Camping in chopta and lets you meet nature much closer to encounter its pure and pristine form. The trekkers and the campers can find solicitation and pacification in Chopta and spend some lucrative and creative times at their grand edges. Besides, spending a few days or nights in the Jungle camping Chopta, snow camping Chopta, rejuvenates ones mind, body, and soul. Enjoy camping in Chopta for the best natural exploration in the Garhwal, Himalayas and have fun in Tungnath Trek at its peak and suitable for fun and better months.
The Brahma Kamal, beautiful flowers, delightful Himalayas, and spring- all this wealth of nature fills the heart with indescribable joy and happiness. In the morning view of Chopta, little clouds float like a pink feather from some gigantic flamingo. The red rim of the Sun pushes itself over the snow-laden Himalayas. In summer light woolens and in winter heavy woolen is required while planning a visit to Chopta Uttarakhand.
Chopta hill station (village) is located in the Chamoli and Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal) state and is popularly being called as “mini Switzerland” since the presence of undulating meadows and a spectacular views of the majestic Himalayan peaks, at an elevation of 2690 m above the sea level. Chopta village is an unspoiled beautiful natural destination that offers wonderful views of the majestic Himalayan peaks like – Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba and Trishul. It is surrounded by dense forests of pine, deodar and rhododendron, a part of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and close to the Himalayas in the Chamoli district. Having a pollution-free environment, it takes you into the laps of nature and you will feel relaxed. Green forests and Bugyal give peace to your mind and soul. Chopta is surrounded by beautiful and dense forests of Pine, Oak, and Birch.
There is a majority of 40+ species and there you can feel the real essence of nature, forest, and the environment. Camps in Chopta are surrounded by wonderful dense forests of different species of trees. The camp offers an amazing view of Chandrashila Peak in the east which tempts and also inspires everyone to trek in the upper Himalayas. Chopta is the base campsite for all the trekkers that come near the Chopta hills. The wide green fields or alpine grasslands called “Bugyal”, invites you to put down your tents (if you have your own). For laying your own tent, you must have a permit from the forest department of Chopta. Chopta camping is the most incredible experience when we proceed towards the world’s highest Shiva temple, the Tungnath temple at an altitude of 3680 m.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight) / Delhi – Haridwar (By Train)
Arrive Delhi.
Meet-assist & transfer to hotel for wash and change.
Half day city tour of Delhi.
Evening transfer to railway station for overnight train to Haridwar – Dep. @ 23:30 Pm.
Day 02 Haridwar – Ukhimath (By Road) (1370 mts / 4500 ft)
Arrival at Haridwar by early in the morning at 04:00 hrs. Upon arrival at Haridwar transfer to Ukhimath 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 Ukhimath by evening. Check into TRH. Dinner and overnight stay. Ukhimath 1370 mts / 4500 ft is on the other side of the Mandakini River Valley from Guptkashi a relatively short steep walk by foot, or a much longer way by road. Ukhimath is the winter seat of Kedarnath, as well as the winter home of the priest who presides over his worship. After the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, a movable image of Kedarnath is brought in procession to Ukhimath, where it resides until the Kedarnath temple reopens in late April or early May.
This picture shows the outer gateway to the temple complex, which is not only brightly painted and decorated, but two full stories tall the wall also serves as the back wall of buildings inside. The stones piled at lower left were for some sort of construction project, which was in full swing when I visited since summer is the “slow” season ritually speaking, it made sense for the place to be torn up them. And the nearby buildings are clearly residential, since a young girl is visible at upper right.
Day 03 Ukhimath – Deoriatal (By Road) (Trek will take 3- 4 hrs)
In the morning you can see snow capped Himalayan ranges. After breakfast start your trek to Deoriatal through dense forest of Rhodendron and lots of wild flowers and ferns. The trek will take 3- 4 hrs to reach Deoriatal. Upon arrival at Deoriatal set out the tents for overnight stay.
Day 04 Deoriatal – Sari – Chopta (By Road) (33 kms / 2 hrs 20 Min)
In the morning trek down to Sari village 3 kms and from here drive to Chopta through dense forest and meadows. Its 30 kms drive from Sari Village. Upon arrival at Chopta set out your tents for overnight stay. In the evening explore the magnificent view of the Himalayas.
Day 05 Chopta – Tungnath – 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 capped 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 dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06 Chopta–Haridwar (By Road) / Haridwar–Delhi (By Train) / Dep. Delhi
After an early breakfast drive to Haridwar. Breakfast & Lunch enroute. Upon arrival at Haridwar transfer to railway station to catch Dehradun Shatabdi express train for Delhi at 18:05 Pm. Arrival at Delhi by 22:45 Pm & transfer to airport for flight back to home.
| City | Night (s) | 5* Hotels |
| Delhi | WC | Radisson Blu Paschim Vihar |
| Delhi -Haridwar | 01 | OverNight Train |
| Ukhimath | 01 | Camp |
| Deoriatal | 01 | Camp |
| Chopta | 02 | Camp |
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 04 nights accommodation in Hotel/Tent as per program.
– Delhi – Haridwar 01 Over night train.
– On trek we will use Dome / Alpine tents to make the accommodation comfortable.
– Train: AC Train / AC Coach ticket from Delhi to Haridwar & back
– Transport: Mahindra Max car from Haridwar.
– Meals: While on trek all meals will be provided. The food would be mix of Indian, Chinese & Continental.
– Camping equipment like tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, mess tent, camping stools, table, toilet tent etc.
– Mules / Porters: For carrying rations, vegetables and some amount of personal gear of the clients one bag not weighing more than 12 kgs.
– Professional local trekking guide and kitchen staff would accompany the group
– Entry & permit fee for the park.
– 01 SGV accompanying tour escort throughout the tour on 06 pax onwards
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing and excursions by private AC vehicle and driver.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.