Our guides near Tungnath
Kedarnath Dham
Shiva's Jyotirlinga at the head of the Mandakini valley
Kedarnath
Shiva's Himalayan Jyotirlinga at 3,583 m, at the end of a 16 km climb
Auli
Snow slopes and summer meadows facing Nanda Devi
Badrinath Dham
Lord Vishnu's Himalayan home between the Nar and Narayan peaks
Valley of Flowers Trek
A Himalayan meadow that turns into a carpet of flowers every monsoon
Brahmatal Trek
Frozen lakes and a front-row view of Trishul
Places around Chopta
| Place | From Chopta | What it is | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deoria Tal | ≈ 25-30 km + 2.5-3 km walk | Lake with Chaukhamba reflection | Apr - Jun, Sep - Dec |
| Ukhimath | ≈ 30-40 km | Winter seat of Kedarnath | All year |
| Kartik Swami | Via Rudraprayag side | Hilltop temple of Kartikeya | Apr - Jun, Sep - Dec |
| Rudraprayag | ≈ 75-80 km | Alaknanda-Mandakini confluence | All year |
| Kedarnath | Via Gaurikund, 16-18 km trek | Jyotirlinga and Panch Kedar | May - early Nov |
| Auli | Via Gopeshwar and Jyotirmath | Ski slopes and meadows | Dec - 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.
