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Chandrashila Summit Trek

14/04/2013 01:46

Altitude: 4090 mts/13415 ft
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Season: Round the Year
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Places covered: Delhi - Haridwar - Ukhimath - Deoriyatal - Sari - Chopta - Tungnath - Chandrashila - Chopta

Detail Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive- Delhi

On arrival at Delhi airport meet our representative and transfer to pre booked hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 2 Delhi - Haridwar - Ukhimath (200 kms/7-8 hrs)

In the morning board an AC train for Haridwar at 06:55 hrs. Arrival at Haridwar by 11:25 hrs and then transfer to Ukhimath via Rishikesh, Devprayag (Confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirathi, (the river is named "Ganges" after the Devprayag confluence). Arrival at Ukhimath by evening. Check into TRH. Dinner and overnight stay.
Ukhimath (1370 mts/4500 ft) is on the far side of the Mandakini River Valley and is the winter seat of the Kedarnath shrine, as well as the winter home of the priest who presides over the Kedarnath Temple. After the Kedarnath temple closes for the winters, a movable image of Lord Kedarnath is brought in a special procession to Ukhimath, where it resides until the Kedarnath temple reopens in late April or early May, and is visited by tens of thousands every season. The temples of Usha and Anirudh, & Shiva and Parvati are worth a visit.

Day 3 Ukhimath - Deoriatal (2438 mts/7998 ft)

In the morning one can see snow clapped Himalayan ranges. After breakfast start a trek to Deoriatal , a steep but short climb 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 near the lake. This little mountain lake is positioned in such a way that one can see the reflection of the majestic Chaukhamba peak reflected in the tranquil waters. The changing colours of this mountain assume different shades throughout the morning and at sunset- presenting a photographer with a dazzling array of fine shots! The flat grassy surface and the the tranquility makes this spot ideal for meditation and relaxation! Overnight in tents.

Day 4 Deoriatal - Sari - Chopta

In the morning descend down to Sari village (3 kms) on foot, thereafter, drive to Chopta through dense forest and meadows. The 30 kms drive from Sari Village to Chopta takes no more than 45 minutes. Upon arrival at Chopta set out your tents for overnight stay. In the evening explore the magnificent view of the Himalayas. The surroundings of the Chopta grasslands are untouched and the nearby forests are ideal for little excursions, and relaxation! Overnight in tents.

Day 5 Chopta - Tungnath (3680m) - Chandrasila (4090m) - Chopta

After an early breakfast trek to Tungnath with packed lunch. Tungnath is situated at the height of 3680 mts from the sea level and is the highest Shiva temple in India. The trek is in excess of three kms. Enroute one passes amidst lush green meadows and one can see the entire range of snow capped Himalayas. Upon arrival at Tungnath Temple and visit the temple. After relaxation and lunch, a further ascent of one kms terminates at the Chandrasila peak. The view of not only the snow clad mountains, but also of all the green valleys and deep gorges visible from the mountain top are sights that one will remember for a lifetime; for some say - there is no other place quite like this location in the entire region. Retrace your foot steps back to Chopta for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 Chopta

Spend the day at leisure. The day is spent exploring the beautiful surroundings of this oft referred "Switzerland of Garhwal Himalayas" area. If lucky, catch a rare glimpse of the brown fox, the Kakar and musk deer deer Overnight stay at tent.

Day 7 Chopta - Haridwar - Delhi

After an early breakfast drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar transfer to railway station to catch Dehradun Shatabdi express train for Delhi at 18:05 hrs. Arrival at Delhi by 22:45 hrs and then transfer to airport to catch onwards flight.

Day 8 Delhi Departure

Transfer to airport according to your flight schedule.
Tour & Service End.

Day 1	Arrive- Delhi On arrival at Delhi airport meet our representative and transfer to pre booked hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 2	Delhi - Haridwar - Ukhimath (200 kms/7-8 hrs) In the morning board an AC train for Haridwar at 06:55 hrs. Arrival at Haridwar by 11:25 hrs and then transfer to Ukhimath via Rishikesh, Devprayag (Confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirathi, (the river is named "Ganges" after the Devprayag confluence). Arrival at Ukhimath by evening. Check into TRH. Dinner and overnight stay. Ukhimath (1370 mts/4500 ft) is on the far side of the Mandakini River Valley and is the winter seat of the Kedarnath shrine, as well as the winter home of the priest who presides over the Kedarnath Temple. After the Kedarnath temple closes for the winters, a movable image of Lord Kedarnath is brought in a special procession to Ukhimath, where it resides until the Kedarnath temple reopens in late April or early May, and is visited by tens of thousands every season. The temples of Usha and Anirudh, & Shiva and Parvati are worth a visit.
Day 3	Ukhimath - Deoriatal (2438 mts/7998 ft) In the morning one can see snow clapped Himalayan ranges. After breakfast start a trek to Deoriatal , a steep but short climb 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 near the lake. This little mountain lake is positioned in such a way that one can see the reflection of the majestic Chaukhamba peak reflected in the tranquil waters. The changing colours of this mountain assume different shades throughout the morning and at sunset- presenting a photographer with a dazzling array of fine shots! The flat grassy surface and the the tranquility makes this spot ideal for meditation and relaxation! Overnight in tents.
Day 4	Deoriatal - Sari - Chopta In the morning descend down to Sari village (3 kms) on foot, thereafter, drive to Chopta through dense forest and meadows. The 30 kms drive from Sari Village to Chopta takes no more than 45 minutes. Upon arrival at Chopta set out your tents for overnight stay. In the evening explore the magnificent view of the Himalayas. The surroundings of the Chopta grasslands are untouched and the nearby forests are ideal for little excursions, and relaxation! Overnight in tents.
Day 5	Chopta - Tungnath (3680m) - Chandrasila (4090m) - Chopta After an early breakfast trek to Tungnath with packed lunch. Tungnath is situated at the height of 3680 mts from the sea level and is the highest Shiva temple in India. The trek is in excess of three kms. Enroute one passes amidst lush green meadows and one can see the entire range of snow capped Himalayas. Upon arrival at Tungnath Temple and visit the temple. After relaxation and lunch, a further ascent of one kms terminates at the Chandrasila peak. The view of not only the snow clad mountains, but also of all the green valleys and deep gorges visible from the mountain top are sights that one will remember for a lifetime; for some say - there is no other place quite like this location in the entire region. Retrace your foot steps back to Chopta for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6	Chopta Spend the day at leisure. The day is spent exploring the beautiful surroundings of this oft referred "Switzerland of Garhwal Himalayas" area. If lucky, catch a rare glimpse of the brown fox, the Kakar and musk deer deer Overnight stay at tent.
Day 7	Chopta - Haridwar - Delhi After an early breakfast drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar transfer to railway station to catch Dehradun Shatabdi express train for Delhi at 18:05 hrs. Arrival at Delhi by 22:45 hrs and then transfer to airport to catch onwards flight.
Day 8	Delhi Departure Transfer to airport according to your flight schedule. Tour & Service End.

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Chandrashila Summit Trek | Trekking in Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal)

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