Tungnath – Chandrashila trek is the most easily accessible trek in high altitude of Uttarakhand Himalaya. Only 4.5 km (one side) ascending walk convey all age people to more than 4000 m high mountain peak (Chandrashila) just close to Gangotri greater Himalayan range. This trek remained open throughout the year except heavy snow fall duration. This soft and pleasant trek has a lot of potential to attract all age and type tourist in every season of the year. As, the total trek lies within beautiful forest of Kedarnath Wild life Sanctuary which gifts an opportunity to be introduced with one of the best locations with splendid land escape views and unique sense of trekking in Himalaya. Easy access through motor able road makes this trek an ultimate destination for short duration visit.
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| Time duration | San Francisco International Airport |
| Total trek length | Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight. |
| Highest elevation point | 4000m |
| Climate | Weather remain gentle in summers but Cold in winters |
| Best time to visit | Every season. |
Tungnath – Chandrashila trek is the most easily accessible trek in high altitude of Uttarakhand Himalaya. Only 4.5 km (one side) ascending walk convey all age people to more than 4000 m high mountain peak (Chandrashila) just close to Gangotri greater Himalayan range. This trek remained open throughout the year except heavy snow fall duration. This soft and pleasant trek has a lot of potential to attract all age and type tourist in every season of the year. As, the total trek lies within beautiful forest of Kedarnath Wild life Sanctuary which gifts an opportunity to be introduced with one of the best locations with splendid land escape views and unique sense of trekking in Himalaya. Easy access through motor able road makes this trek an ultimate destination for short duration visit.
KEDARNATH WILD LIFE SANCTUARY ( 975 KM SQ )
Beautiful dense and diverse forest of Kedarnath Wilf Life Sanctuary where 45 species of big size tress, 121 species of major mammals , 551 species of permanent and migrant birds and innumerable species of flowers, herbs and insects are found in abundance.
Tungnath Temple: – An ancient temple of lord Shiva, called 3rd Kedar among Panch Kedar situated at 3680 mtrs elevation. The only temple of lord Shiva at this height on the earth.
Chandrashila Peak (4000 mtrs height):–
From Chandrashila peak 200 km greater Himalayan range and 360 degree round view make anyone feel being on flight. Chandrashila Peak is very easy to access it is only 4.5 Km. ascending walk (one side).
Devariya tal:-Devariyatal is a 700m diameter lake at 2300m elevation and present a mesmerizing view at the top of a mountain.Devariyatal is surrounded by dense temperate forest of Kedarnath wild life sanctuary and greater Himalaya seems just in hand distance.
Nature:-Wide spread meadows and about 50 km Gangotri greater Himalayan range Just in front of you. The evergreen forest of Chopta seems different in every season. In spring the jungle of Chopta seems reddish because of Rhododendron flowers abundance. In summer and monsoon season denseness of the Chopta forest remains in its extreme then winter comes to cover the Chopta jungle with white sheet of snow. Chopta receives 1 to 10 feet snow in every snowfall season, which remains till December to March. In snowfall season Magpie group conduct snow skiing program and other snow sports activities.
DAY 1- RISHIKESH TO MAGPIE CAMP DUGALBITTA (CHOPTA)
Rishikesh to Magpie Camp Dugalbitta (Chopta) = 190 kms drive along with river Ganga, Alaknanda, and Mandakini consequently.
Day 2- MAGPIE CAMP TO DEVARIYATAL AND RETURN:-
Magpie camp to Devariyatal and return = 26km drive and 5km Trekking ascending and descending (both side)
DAY 3- MAGPIE CAMP TO TUNGNATH – CHANDRASHILA AND RETURN:-
DAY 4- FULL DAY REST AT MAGPIE CAMP:-
DAY 5- DEPARTURE TO RISHIKESH
