Old stone Tungnath temple, the highest Shiva temple, in Rudraprayag district (photo: Akshay Syal, Unsplash)

Places to Visit Near Tungnath and Chopta

Deoria Tal, Ukhimath, Kartik Swami and the Panch Kedar temples are all within reach of Chopta, and Kedarnath and Auli make longer trips.

LakeDeoria Tal
Temple townUkhimath
Panch KedarMadhyamaheshwar
Snow slopesAuli

Our guides near Tungnath

Places around Chopta

PlaceFrom ChoptaWhat it isWhen
Deoria Tal≈ 25-30 km + 2.5-3 km walkLake with Chaukhamba reflectionApr - Jun, Sep - Dec
Ukhimath≈ 30-40 kmWinter seat of KedarnathAll year
Kartik SwamiVia Rudraprayag sideHilltop temple of KartikeyaApr - Jun, Sep - Dec
Rudraprayag≈ 75-80 kmAlaknanda-Mandakini confluenceAll year
KedarnathVia Gaurikund, 16-18 km trekJyotirlinga and Panch KedarMay - early Nov
AuliVia Gopeshwar and JyotirmathSki slopes and meadowsDec - Mar, Apr - Jun

Distances are by road and approximate.

Places Near Chopta: FAQs

What is the best add-on to a Tungnath trip?

Deoria Tal. It is close, easy and has one of the best mountain reflections in Garhwal.

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