Temple and summit
Darshan at Tungnath
Walk up the stone path from Chopta and visit the temple of Shiva's arms, with small shrines around it.
Sunrise at Chandrashila
Start from Chopta around 4 am with a torch to reach the top for sunrise over Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba.
Around Chopta
Deoria Tal
A walk of about 2.5-3 km from Sari village to a lake that reflects the Chaukhamba peaks on a still morning.
Meadow walks and camping
Spend an evening on the Chopta bugyals; sunsets over the forest are lovely.
Birding
The forests of the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary are rich in Himalayan birds, including the monal pheasant.
Temples on the way
Omkareshwar, Ukhimath
Winter seat of Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar, on the way up from Rudraprayag.
Rudraprayag confluence
Where the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers meet, with a small temple at the sangam.
Things to Do at Chopta: FAQs
Can I do Tungnath and Chandrashila in one day?
Yes. Most people walk up to Tungnath, continue to Chandrashila and return to Chopta in 6-7 hours.
How far is Deoria Tal from Chopta?
Sari village, the start of the Deoria Tal walk, is about 25-30 km from Chopta by road. The walk is about 2.5-3 km one way.
