चोपता
Uttarakhand · Rudraprayag / Garhwal · 2,680m
उत्तराखंड का मिनी स्विट्ज़रलैंड — बुरांश के बुग्याल, हिमालय के नज़ारे, और 4000 मीटर चोटी का सबसे आसान रास्ता।
Why Special
चोपता 2680 मीटर पर एक बुग्याल है — बुरांश के जंगल, हिमालय का पैनोरमा, और चंद्रशिला 4000 मीटर तक पहुँचने का सबसे आसान बेस।
Who Should Think Twice
Infrastructure concerns
BSNL only — limited signal, no 4G data
Festivals & Events
Tungnath Temple Opening
MayMay (Akshaya Tritiya)
The kapaat (doors) of the world's highest Shiva temple at 3,680m open with Vedic rituals,ثم the deity is carried in a palanquin procession from Makkumath winter seat.
Tungnath is the highest of the Panch Kedar temples; the opening ceremony draws devotees who trek 3.5 km through rhododendron forests.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Gopeshwar District Hospital 40km (25 km)
Ambulance: 108 (slow — remote area)
Police: Gopeshwar Police Station 40km
Getting There
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Gopeshwar 40km
Stay: Camping is the main option — bring your own or rent
Tents, basic lodges, forest rest house+ options ()
Helpline: 1077 (UK Disaster Helpline)
The stay decisions worth flagging in Chopta.
No luxury chains operate in Chopta. The market runs on budget Swiss camps, eco-lodges, and homestays—all solar-powered, most with intermittent connectivity. The road from Rishikesh (200 km) is narrow and slow; factor 6–7 hours from Dehradun. Advance booking is non-negotiable for May–June and September–October.
Snowpod (₹6–12k/night) costs ₹3–9k more per night than Humming Bird By Aaryam (₹3–5k). That delta buys you a pinewood igloo with a private stargazing deck instead of a mountain-facing hotel room—a meaningful physical difference if the night sky is your reason for coming to Chopta. If it isn't, Humming Bird's 8.2/10 rating and bonfire setup deliver the core Chopta experience without the premium.
Snowpod (Snowpod Makkumath / Snowpod Baniyakund)
We pick Snowpod as the experience slot because it is the only property in the dossier that was built around a specific night—the one where the Milky Way is overhead and you are horizontal on a private deck rather than sharing a bonfire with strangers. April puts you at Baniyakund (summer location), which means the site is freshly operational. Organic on-site meals remove the need to drive anywhere after dark. Nothing else in Chopta's market offers a dedicated stargazing structure at this price p
Humming Bird By Aaryam
We pick this over Himalayan Homestay Huddu Valley because Humming Bird has 8.2/10 on Booking.com from verified 2025 reviews, a proper restaurant, and mountain-facing balconies—all at ₹3–5k. The homestay costs ₹1–1.5k less per night but relies on OTA-only booking and limited year-round staff. For the ₹1–1.5k difference, you get a dining room, bonfire-on-request, and a property that answers the phone. If you're travelling with kids, Humming Bird's MakeMyTrip-documented family catering is the speci
No location pick here that's worth the flag. See alternatives below.
Kaafal Cottages
We pick Kaafal over Magpie for the xfactor slot because the Airbnb OMG! global design award is a verifiable, external signal of genuine oddity—not a marketing claim. Three berry-shaped dome cottages with a 1-bedroom plus attic loft, an in-house cook, and 5–30 minutes to Chopta, Deoria Tal, and Ukhimath. Magpie is a strong camp (146+ Tripadvisor reviews, #1 in Duggal Bittha) but its Swiss deluxe tents are a format you can find in 40 other Uttarakhand camps. You cannot find a berry dome anywhere e
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Neighborhood guide
Where to base yourself, by vibe.
Daily Budget Reality
Budget
₹1,200Mid-range
₹3,600Luxury
₹8,000💡 Base for Tungnath/Chandrashila trek; camping and basic lodges only; no luxury; trek guide ₹500-1000/day
Crowd Intelligence
⚠ Avoid weekends — crowded with day-trippers
Best days: Mon-Thu
Tungnath trek very popular — trail gets congested on weekends May-Jun. Chandrashila summit sunrise slots fill fast.
Food & Dining
Cuisine: Basic North Indian, maggi
Maggi and dal chawal at trailhead. Carry your own food for the trek.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Chopta is a small meadow settlement at 2,680m known as the Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand. It is the base camp for the trek to Tungnath (the highest Shiva temple in the world at 3,680m) and Chandrashila peak. The area is sacred in Hindu mythology and sits within the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary.
क्या पहनें
Trekking gear and warm layers essential. If visiting Tungnath temple at the top, dress conservatively — cover arms and legs as a sign of respect. Remove shoes at the temple.
खाद्य सुरक्षा
Very basic food — a handful of seasonal dhabas serve rice, dal, Maggi noodles, and chai. Safe but extremely limited. Carry energy bars and snacks. Only bottled water.
सामान्य धोखाधड़ी से सावधान
- Pony operators on the Tungnath trek quoting prices per direction then demanding round-trip payment at the top
- Seasonal tent operators at Chopta overcharging for basic camping — compare prices at multiple camps
- Guides claiming the Chandrashila trek is dangerous without a guide to secure hiring — it is well-marked
कार्ड और नकद
Cash only. No ATMs anywhere nearby. Nearest reliable ATM is in Ukhimath (25 km) or Rudraprayag (60 km). Carry all cash you need.
अंग्रेज़ी बोली जाती है
low — almost entirely Hindi and Garhwali. A few trekking guides speak basic English during peak season.
फ़ोन और SIM
BSNL works intermittently in Chopta. Jio and Airtel have no coverage. You will be largely offline.
निकटतम दूतावास
Delhi — approximately 430 km by road
Standard Indian e-Visa covers Chopta. No special permits required but Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary entry fee applies.
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