Route to Tungnath at a glance
The road beyond Ukhimath climbs through forest and can be closed by snow in mid-winter. Drive in daylight.
By road from Rishikesh
Drive up the Badrinath highway to Rudraprayag, turn towards Kedarnath along the Mandakini, and go up to Ukhimath. From there a forest road climbs to Chopta. The total is about 200-220 km, 7-9 hours with stops.
Uttarakhand Roadways buses and shared taxis run from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag and Ukhimath. There is no regular bus to Chopta; hire a taxi from Ukhimath.
- Start from Rishikesh by 6 am to reach Chopta before dark.
- Fill fuel in Rudraprayag or Ukhimath.
By train or air
The nearest railway stations are Rishikesh / Yog Nagari Rishikesh and Haridwar. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun. From any of them, it is a full day by road to Chopta.
From Delhi
Take an overnight bus or train to Rishikesh or Haridwar (about 230-250 km), then continue by road the next morning. Plan to reach Chopta on the evening of the first day.
- Many people break the journey at Rudraprayag or Ukhimath.
How to Reach Tungnath: FAQs
Is there a direct bus to Chopta?
No regular bus. Take a bus or shared taxi to Ukhimath and hire a taxi up to Chopta.
How far is Chopta from Rishikesh?
About 200-220 km by road via Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Ukhimath, 7-9 hours.
Is the road to Chopta open in winter?
Usually, but heavy snowfall can close it for days between late December and February. Check locally before you travel.
