Chopta & Tungnath
group trips.
the highest Shiva temple in the world, an hour above a meadow
Chopta is a meadow at 2,700m surrounded by rhododendron forest, with Tungnath — the highest of the Panch Kedar temples — an hour's walk above it. Keep going for another 45 minutes and Chandrashila gives you Nanda Devi, Trishul and Chaukhamba in one sweep.
- trips running
- 2
- length
- 4–7N
2 trips to Chopta & Tungnath.
before you book
Planning a Chopta & Tungnath trip.
Best time to go
March to June and September to November for clear Himalayan views. December to February if you want it under snow, which is when the Chandrashila summit is at its best and the walk is at its hardest.
Getting there
Haridwar or Rishikesh is the railhead; Chopta is around 8 hours further by road. Dehradun is the nearest airport.
What people get wrong
Tungnath is 3.5km uphill from Chopta on a paved path, and Chandrashila is another 1.5km of proper climbing above it. Plenty of people stop at the temple, and that is a perfectly good day.
Chopta & Tungnath questions.
- What is the best time to visit Chopta & Tungnath?
- March to June and September to November for clear Himalayan views. December to February if you want it under snow, which is when the Chandrashila summit is at its best and the walk is at its hardest.
- How do I reach Chopta & Tungnath?
- Haridwar or Rishikesh is the railhead; Chopta is around 8 hours further by road. Dehradun is the nearest airport.
- How much does a Chopta & Tungnath trip cost?
- Chopta & Tungnath trips are priced individually from each boarding city — send us a message and we will come back with a quote for your city and dates.
- Can I book a Chopta & Tungnath trip as a solo traveller?
- Yes. Every batch is a fixed-date group departure, so you book one seat rather than a private tour. Solo travellers are matched into a twin-share room with someone of the same age group and gender — there is no single supplement.
- What should I know before booking Chopta & Tungnath?
- Tungnath is 3.5km uphill from Chopta on a paved path, and Chandrashila is another 1.5km of proper climbing above it. Plenty of people stop at the temple, and that is a perfectly good day.