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Must-visit places and experiences
Tungnath Temple is the highest Shiva temple in the world at 3,680 metres, one of the five Panch Kedar temples of Uttarakhand, making it one of the top attractions in Chopta and a key highlight of Chopta tourism. Built by the Pandavas in the Mahabharata, it is a small stone structure with a pagoda style roof, reached by a 3.5 km stone paved climb from Chopta, making it one of the most popular things to do in Chopta and an important part of Chopta sightseeing. The temple is closed in winter from November to April when the deity is moved to Mukunath for worship, making summer and autumn the best time to visit Chopta for this trek.
Chandrashila Peak is a 4,000 metre summit just 1.5 kilometres above Tungnath Temple, with one of the finest Himalayan views in Uttarakhand, making it one of the top attractions in Chopta and a highlight of Chopta tourism. The final climb is steep, rocky, and often snow covered, but the summit opens to a 360 degree panorama including Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, and Neelkanth, making it one of the most rewarding things to do in Chopta and a key experience in Chopta sightseeing. Best done at sunrise, making it ideal for a memorable Chopta trip.
Top activities and experiences
light rain
Humidity
64%
Wind
0.86 m/s
Time zone
IST
Currency
INR
Official languages
Hindi, Garhwali, English
Best time to visit
APR-JUN
SEP-NOV
The best time to visit Chopta is April to June for wildflowers and green meadows, September to November for clear Himalayan views, and December to January for snow trekking, making it suitable for different types of Chopta tourism and a well planned Chopta trip.
Rishikesh is the nearest major hub at 210 km, while Haridwar at 225 km is the nearest railhead, making access an important part of any Chopta travel guide and Chopta tour packages, with the final drive being slow and winding.
Yes, the trail from Chopta to Tungnath Temple is a 3.5 km paved path followed by a 1.5 km steep climb to Chandrashila Peak, making it one of the most accessible high altitude treks and one of the best things to do in Chopta and a highlight of Chopta sightseeing.
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Recommended trip duration
2 days
