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Chopta Valley

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Day 01 : Rishikesh to Sari village via Tilwara / Siyalsaur (7 hrs drive)

Trek to Devriatal (1800m / 5904ft; 2 kms; 1 hr trek)

After breakfast we drive to Sari Village, our starting point on the trek… Devriatal is again a picture perfect place for trekkers and nature lovers with its variety of birds and the great views of the Himalayas including Chaukhamba, Kedar, Neelkanth, Kirti stambh and many unnamed peaks are visible from there) Overnight camping at Devriatal.

Day 02 : Devriatal to Chopta – (3000m / 9840ft; 12 kms; 5-6 hrs)

After breakfast we start our trail from Devriatal to Chopta, which is around 12 kms, walk of almost 5-6 hrs. A gentle climb on the ridge connecting to meadows of Chopta and other northeast meadows towards Madhmaheswar. Today’s walk passes through dense semi alpine forest of Rhododendron and oak, there is also a possibility of seeing some wildlife as Barking deer and sambar & lots of Himalayan birds. After a few ups and downs, a final climb will take you at the best camping spot and fabulous views of Himalaya, a beautiful sunset to Chopta (3000m). Overnight camping at Chopta.

Day 03 : Chopta to Chandrasilla and back – (4130m / 13564ft; 8 kms/ 4 – 5 hrs both ways)

After breakfast we do a day excursion from Chopta i.e. trek to Chandrasilla top via Tungnath temple which is one of the “PANCH KEDAR”. The pathway is gentle with few zigzag climb till the Tungnath. A steep (1km) climb leads towards Chandrasilla peak (4130m), which best known for its breath taking views of Himalayas with views of Nanda devi, Trisul, Dunagiri, Hathi peak, Neelkanth, Choukhamba and all connecting peaks towards Gangotri range can be seen from the top. We descend down to our base. Overnight Camping

Day 04 : Chopta to Rishikesh

After breakfast we trek down from Chopta to Talla (6km downhill; 2hr), get back to our vehicles and drive 6hr to rishikesh.

Trip ends.

Trip includes:

Transportation to and from rishikesh, all meals veg, all camping gears, guide and porters for 10kg of personal baggage.

All entry fees as required in Kedarnath musk Dear Park.

 

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