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Chopta, Uttarakhand — time-blocked plans from the same verified data as the full guide. If a section isn't here, it isn't in the data — nothing is padded in.
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Chopta in a day — Tungnath + Chandrashila sunrise
Start Tungnath trek at 4am for Chandrashila sunrise. Chopta is the base (2680m). Tungnath temple (3680m) is 3.5km uphill, moderate trek. Chandrashila summit (4000m) is 1.5km beyond Tungnath. Total 5km each way, 4h round trip for fit hikers. Reach Chandrashila by 6am for first light on Nanda Devi, Trisul, Chaukhamba peaks — arguably the most spectacular sunrise panorama in Uttarakhand.
Tungnath temple — the highest Shiva temple in the world, one of 5 Panch Kedar temples. Morning aarti at 7:30am if timing works. Descend to Chopta by 10am.
Back at Chopta — breakfast-lunch at Chopta Meadows Resort or any trekker dhaba. Rest. The sunrise trek is genuinely tiring at altitude.
Deoria Tal (15km from Chopta, 30 min drive + 2km easy trek from Sari village) — the alpine lake where Yudhishthira's Yaksha dialogue is said to have occurred. Tranquil reflection of Chaukhamba mountain. 90 min visit. Return Chopta.
Chopta's few resorts + camps are quiet evenings — meadow walks until sunset + basic dinner. Bed early.
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Chopta winter (Dec–Mar) has heavy snow — Tungnath trek becomes technical snow hike with micro-spikes required. Monsoon (Jul–Sep) brings leeches + rain. Apr–Jun + Oct–Nov are ideal seasons. Bad weather + Tungnath closed: Deoria Tal is lower + more accessible. Indoor fallback: hotels only (Chopta is essentially a meadow camp area, not a town).
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Day 1Arrival Chopta
Arrive from Rishikesh (200km, 7h) via Devprayag + Rudraprayag + Ukhimath. Check in at a meadow camp or resort (Chopta Meadows, Magpie Eco Camp). Short evening meadow walks.
Day 2Tungnath + Chandrashila full day
Pre-dawn Chandrashila sunrise trek + Tungnath + return.
Day 3Deoria Tal + exit
Deoria Tal morning + return to Rishikesh/Delhi.
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Day 1Rishikesh or Haridwar start
Overnight at Rishikesh before the drive up to break journey.
Day 2Drive to Chopta
Arrive Chopta late afternoon. Short meadow walk. Rest.
Day 3Chandrashila + Tungnath
As 3-day day 2.
Day 4Deoria Tal camp overnight
Deoria Tal camp overnight. Sunrise reflection of Chaukhamba on the still lake is unmissable.
Day 5Return + Rishikesh
Descent to Sari + drive back to Rishikesh. Overnight Rishikesh; Delhi next morning.
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- Deoria Tal3-4 hours
- Tungnath Trek from Chopta3-4 hours
- Chandrashila Peak5-6 hours
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- Magpie Jungle Camp Restaurant · Duggalbitta
garhwali thali with mandua roti
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- Auli by Infosys · Luxury Resort₹18,000–₹35,000 per night
- Maple Leaf Resort, Chopta · Mid-range Resort₹4,500–₹8,000 per night
- The Hosteller Chopta · Hostel/Homestay Hybrid₹2,000–₹5,500 per night
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- How many days do you need in Chopta?
- NakshIQ keeps day-by-day plans for 1, 3 & 5 days in Chopta. The longest plan runs: Day 1 — Rishikesh or Haridwar start · Day 2 — Drive to Chopta · Day 3 — Chandrashila + Tungnath · Day 4 — Deoria Tal camp overnight · Day 5 — Return + Rishikesh.
- Can you see Chopta in one day?
- There is a one-day plan — "Chopta in a day — Tungnath + Chandrashila sunrise", in 5 time blocks (Pre-dawn, Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening). It opens with: Start Tungnath trek at 4am for Chandrashila sunrise. Chopta is the base (2680m). Tungnath temple (3680m) is 3.5km uphill, moderate trek. Chandrashila summit (4000m) is 1.5km beyond Tungnath. Total 5km each way, 4h round trip for fit hikers. Reach Chandrashila by 6am for first light on Nanda Devi, Trisul, Chaukhamba peaks — arguably the most spectacular sunrise panorama in Uttarakhand.
- What does a 3-day Chopta itinerary cover?
- Day 1 — Arrival Chopta; Day 2 — Tungnath + Chandrashila full day; Day 3 — Deoria Tal + exit.
- What if the weather turns in Chopta?
- Chopta winter (Dec–Mar) has heavy snow — Tungnath trek becomes technical snow hike with micro-spikes required. Monsoon (Jul–Sep) brings leeches + rain. Apr–Jun + Oct–Nov are ideal seasons. Bad weather + Tungnath closed: Deoria Tal is lower + more accessible. Indoor fallback: hotels only (Chopta is essentially a meadow camp area, not a town).