Uttarakhand · Trek

Chopta & Tungnath

Meadows leading to the world's highest Shiva temple, Tungnath.

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Altitude (approx.)2,680 m
From Delhi (approx.)450 km
Best timeApr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Ideal stay3–4 days
Our trips here173+ trips

About Chopta & Tungnath

Chopta is a meadow base for the 3.5 km trek to Tungnath (about 3,680 m), the highest of the Panch Kedar and the highest Shiva temple in the world. A further climb reaches Chandrashila peak for 360° views.

Deoria Tal lake is nearby.

Places to see

  • Tungnath temple
  • Chandrashila summit
  • Deoria Tal
  • Chopta meadows
  • Rhododendron forests in spring

Weather and best time to visit

Best time: April to June and September to November

Summer (Mar–Jun)

5–18°C

Monsoon (Jul–Sep)

Not advised

Winter (Nov–Feb)

-10–2°C, snow; Tungnath temple closed

Temperatures are approximate and vary with altitude and year. Mountain roads can close after heavy rain or snow – we check conditions before every trip.

How we take you there

Pickup from Delhi NCR or any city you choose, with an experienced hill driver. Approx. 450 km from Delhi. For this high-altitude route we recommend an SUV or Innova Crysta.

SUV / MUV6–7 passengers Innova Crysta6–7 passengers Tempo Traveller12, 17 or 26 seats

Combine with nearby places

Rudraprayag district

Kedarnath

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a Char Dham shrine beneath snow peaks.

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