Trekking In Garhwal » Snow Winter Trekking

Area: Garhwal Himalayas Duration: 5 Days Altitude: 4090 mts/13415 ft Grade: Easy Season: Round the year Chopta is one of the most beautiful and picturesque spots in the whole Garhwal. The breathtaking view of the Himalayas is treat for the eyes as well as soul. Chopta is situated on the Gopeshwar - Ukhimath road at a distance of about 40 Kms. from Gopeshwar Chopta is 2900 mts high.

Chandrasila Trek is one of the popular treks that can be undertaken round the year, in Garhwal Himalayas except during heavy snowing months of December & January. Chandrasila summit is a rock face above the temple of Tungnath, the highest of all the temples in the Himalayas. It is a short but rigorous hike beyond the temple. The Chandrasila summit affords the most beautiful view of the Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedar Peak and Chaukhamba peaks.

December 29th: Delhi - Haridwar
Take an AC Train from Nizamuddin Railway station at 23:30 hrs for Haridwar. Overnight journey.

December 30th: Haridwar - Chopta (230 kms/8-9 hrs)
Arrival at Haridwar by 04:00 hrs in the morning. On arrival at Haridwar met our representative and drive to Chopta via Rishikesh, Devprayag (Confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirathi, from Devprayag the Holy river Ganges started), Rudraprayag (Confluence of Alaknanda & Mandakini River). Breakfast and lunch enroute. Arrival at Chopta by evening and brief about the camping, tent allocation. By night dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

December 31st: Chopta -Tungnath (3680 ft/12070 ft) - Chandrasila (4090 mts/13415 ft) - Chopta
After an early breakfast trek to Tungnath with packed lunch. Tungnath is situated at the height of 3680 mts from the sea level the highest in India. The trek is three kms upward. Enroute you will find lush green meadows and you can see the entire range of snow clapped Himalayas. Upon arrival at Tungnath Temple and visit the temple. After relax one further one kms trek to Chandrasila peak. Later trek back to Chopta for a gala dinner and unlimited snacks till midnight. Overnight stay in camps.

January 01st: Chopta
Full day at Chopta, enjoy the scenic beauty of Mini Switzerland of Garhwal. One can catch the magnificent view of the snow clapped peaks.

January 02nd: Chopta - Haridwar - Delhi
After a relaxed breakfast, leave for Harsil, a drive of 152 kms. En route, stop at Uttarkashi for lunch. On the way stop at Gangnani for a hot water spring dip. Then continue drive towards Harsil, one of the most beautiful valleys in the world, and arrive at the Char Dham Camp, set amidst an apple orchard in Dharali village, 2 kms away from the Harsil cantonment. On arrival check in for dinner and overnight stay.

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