India · Trekking

4-Day Chopta and Tungnath Trek from Haridwar with Ganga Aarti

4 Days Round trip from Haridwar Hard pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, and Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple in Haridwar
02 Witness the serene Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
03 Admire the scenic confluences of Devprayag and Rudraprayag en route to Chopta
04 Stay overnight in a camp amid the serene surroundings of Chopta
05 Trek to Tungnath and Chandrashila for panoramic Himalayan views
06 Discover the spiritual charm of Rishikesh and its peaceful ashrams

Explore the spiritual sites of Haridwar, including Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, and Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple, and experience the serene Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Admire the scenic confluences of Devprayag and Rudraprayag on the way to Chopta, then trek through beautiful mountain trails to Tungnath and Chandrashila. Stay amid the serene surroundings of Chopta and enjoy panoramic Himalayan views. The journey also includes a visit to Rishikesh before returning to Haridwar.

Early in the morning after breakfast, start the 3.5 km trek to Tungnath and continue 1 km further to Chandrashila.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Rudraprayag

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Haridwar's Sacred Temples and Ganga Aarti

Visit the holy places in Haridwar:
- Mansa Devi Temple
- Chandi Devi Temple
- Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple
- Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Day 02

Journey to Chopta via Devprayag and Rudraprayag

Travel to Chopta.
Explore Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Ukhimath on the way to Chopta.
Stay overnight at a camp.

Day 03

Trek to Tungnath and Chandrashila

Early in the morning after breakfast, start the 3.5 km trek to Tungnath and continue 1 km further to Chandrashila.
Return to Chopta and stay overnight in Chopta.

Day 04

Return to Haridwar via Rishikesh

Visit Rishikesh and return to Haridwar.

Where this trip takes you

Chopta camp, Tungnath shrine, Chandrashila ridge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Haridwar 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation
Parking
Toll tax
Camp
Breakfast
Guide

What's Not Included

Lunch and dinner
Entry tickets
VIP tickets
Any type of tickets
Guide tips

What to bring

Water bottle
Medicine
Good-grip shoes
Warm clothes

Know before you go

Tungnath is situated at a high Himalayan altitude, so please check your health, breathing, and heart condition before the trek. It is advisable to practice walking and trekking in advance.
Chopta: This charming site, at an altitude of 2500 m, lies on the Gopeshwar-Ukhimath road, about 23 km from Ukhimath and 40 km from Gopeshwar. It affords breathtaking views of the Himalayan ranges and is considered to be one of the beautiful sites of the Garhwal region.
Tungnath: The sacred Tungnath Temple, at an altitude of 3680 meters atop Chandranath Parbat, is the highest shrine among the Panch Kedars and marks the site where the arm of Lord Shiva appeared. The magnificent temple, with a 16-door dome, enshrines a Shivlinga and an idol of Adi Guru Shankaracharya. The temple of Nanda Devi is another important shrine at Tungnath. The peak of Tungnath is considered very sacred, as it is the source of three springs that form the river Akashkamini. The amazing Akashlinga waterfall is truly spectacular, as it seems to descend directly from heaven. The shrine of Tungnath closes during the winter, and the priests move to Mukunath, about 19 km away.
Chandrashila: The shrine of Chandrashila, or the "moon mountain," is another worthwhile site near Tungnath. The beautiful trek to Chandrashila passes through scenic surroundings and takes about 1 hour from the temple.

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