This place is popularly known as ‘Mini Switzerland’. It lies 29 km from Ukhimath, 254 kilometres from Rishikesh and approximately 450 kilometres from the capital Delhi. The best time to visit is from April to November. Chopta is also a popular destination during the winter months due to the snowfall that the area experiences. Tungnath temple and Chandrashila are covered with snow from December to March. Chopta can be reached from rishikesh via rudrapriyag , kund , ukhimath Or via rudrapriyag , karnpriyag , chamoli , Gopeshwar.
| Route / Area | Rishikesh – Chamoli |
| Duration | 5 Nights / 6 Days |
| Accommodation | Hotel/Lodge & Tents for Outdoor |
| Transport | By Taxi/Traveller as per group size |
The magnificent Himalayas, lush green surroundings, wild flowers & meadows, tranquility, cool air & fresh waterfalls are the elements we are treating our guests to. Come wander the mountains and be awed by its beauty and grandeur.
Being away from the routine of your everyday lives amidst pure nature provides an energy that can bring out your greatest potential. It helps kindle a new found insight into yourself, your habits, your behavior and your basic being. It is a powerful medium which brings out – New thoughts, ideas, and perspectives and helps see everything in a new light.
Beginning of the journey from Delhi at 10:00 pm.
4:00 am stopping at Rishikesh. From Rishikesh there is an 8 hours ride till Gopeshwar ( Base camp) with beautiful views of the Himalayan ranges. The stay will be at an isolated Guest house having organic peach and pears orchids. Enjoy barbeque dinner and overnight stay.
Early Morning – viewing Sunrise and breakfast.
After breakfast, there will be a walk through beautiful dense forests, pretty villages a trek of 5kms.
overnight stay in the camps.
Late night – walk in jungles of the mountains and Dinner. Enjoy bonfire in the middle of the jungle pitch tents and sleep under the billion stars.
Walk to a beautiful waterfall. Take a break and sit near waterfall you may also take a dive into the water and make yourself stress-free. walk down the hill to board the car at Mandal. Ride through Kedarnath wildlife Sanctuary towards Chopta (25kms).Keep the cameras ready as chances of spotting a leopard, Musk deer, Wild boars are high. Lunch at Bulkuna. Overnight stay at tents/rooms on a beautiful view from where you can see ranges of Himalayas hill. But do not forget to bonfire on an isolated hill near jungle you may enjoy your dinner during the bonfire with music.
wake up in the morning and see the sun rising through various hills.enjoy the peaceful environment you may meditate/ or perform yoga on the hill in the fresh air .
After breakfast walk to the jungles of Chopta where you may get a chance to see some musk Deers, Thar Goat, and other animals. You will come across some herbal waterfall coming through the Himalayas and also rock climbing on the Tiger’s Den. Return to the camps and Trek down and pack your bags for a beautiful journey back to Delhi.
Arrival in Delhi by 7:00 am
All meals
Trek guidance
Mountain Rappelling
Mountain Climbing
Stay in Camps/guest house on triple/quad sharing
Bonfire
Anything that is not mentioned.
Meals anywhere on the way or Halt (Rishikesh) while reaching Basecamp.
Porters to carry personal luggage.
Trekking Equipment.
Laundry.
Torch
Rug sack Bags/ or bags which can be carried on shoulders.
Extra pair of shoes.
4 Layers of clothes. As the temperature will be really chilly.
Thermals ( upper lower both )
Fleece/sweatshirt
sweater
snow proof/Windproof jacket
Trekking water-resistant Shoes
Accessories:
Warm caps/ socks
Extra pairs of socks
Warm gloves
muffler
sunglasses
sunscreen (for UV protection)