Chandrashila Trek
It is a popular trek that can be undertaken round the year, except during heavy snowing months of December & January. Chandrashila summit is a rock face above the temple of Tungnath, the highest of all the temples in the Himalayas.
It is a short but rigorous hike beyond the temple. The Chandrashila summit affords the most beautiful view of the Nandadevi, Trishul, Kedar Peak and Chaukhamba peaks.
If the sky is clear you get the feeling of sitting in a sea of mountains. So start early in the morning and you might be able to catch a clear sky. The Oak forest through which you trek to the summit abounds in wildlife, especially foxes, pheasants, musk deer, and leopards.
But it is safe, as the animals keep away from the trail. We begin at Chopta, which is one of the most mesmerizing alpine meadows in Garhwal Himalayas; what's more, it also offers excellent camping opportunities. This makes hiking and walking in this region quite special.
And if we're here in the month of March, there are good chances that as we climb from Ukhimath to Chopta we may get the rare opportunity to see Rhododendron flowers in shades varying from crimson-red to bright white.
This specially designed hiking and trekking tour to Chandrashila in Garhwal Himalayas is a combined effort of a team of certified mountaineers and travel agents in India aiming at making travel economical and affordably cheap for the budget trekker walking in the Himalayas as well as maintaining quality at par with the world-class standards. We feel our job, as tour operators and trek guides, is to design treks giving our customers a memorable experience in trekking adventure.
Itinerary (Chandrashila Winter Summit Trek):
Rishikesh - Ukhimath - Devariya Tal - Chopta - Tungnath - Chandrashila - Ukhimath - Rishikesh
Max. Altitude: 3680 m
Grade: Moderate
Time: Round the year
Duration: 7 days
Average Walking time: 5-6 hours per day
Day 1 (Rishikesh, Garhwal Himalayas India):
Arrive Rishikesh. Meet Gypsy Feet representative. Chandrashila Trek starts. Dinner & overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 2 (Ukhimath):
On day 2 of Chandrashila Trek, we drive to Ukhimath 180 kms with hot lunch en route. Dinner & overnight in Ukhimath.
Day 3 (Ukhimath):
8 kms trek to Deoriyatal with packed lunch. Return trek in the afternoon to Ukhimath. Dinner & overnight in Ukhimath.
