Sari, Deoriatal Syalmi, Baniya, Kund, Chopta, Chandrashila Trek
Description
Chandrashila is at an elevation of 4,000 meters (13,000 ft.) above sea level. Many trekkers like to commence the exhilarating Chandrashila trek that can be completed by a short gradient of 1.5 km from Tungnath. However, the base camp for the Chandrashila trek is Chopta. Chandrashila is one of the popular treks of Uttarakhand that can be normally undertaken throughout the year. Though at times during winters, the trek route remains hidden under the sheath of snow. The difficulty of the Chandrashila trek is Easy to Moderate, Total distance covered will be 27 km, Max Altitude gained during the trek will be 12,083 ft. Chandrashila is the summit above Tungnath temple. It literally means "Moon Rock". This peak provides scenic views of the Himalayas, including Nandadevi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch, and Chaukhamba peaks. There are various legends associated with this place. According to one such legend, this is the place where Lord Rama meditated after defeating the demon-king Ravana. Another legend says that moon-god Chandra spent time here in penance.
Location Map
Garhwal Himalaya.
Package Itinerary
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1Day 1Dehradun to Sari. A seven-hour drive from Dehradun via Devprayag, the holy site of the confluence of rivers Bhagirathi and Alakananda will take you to Sari, the base camp for this trek. A small village with about 100 houses, Sari enchants visitors with its neat paddy fields, stunning vistas, and warm people. If you are lucky, you will be able to spot the summit of Mt Chandrashila from here.
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2Day 2Sari to Deoriatal. Begin your trek to Deoriatal from Sari. It's a gradual climb up the mountains. Continue your trek passing by a forest of maple and rhododendron. On arrival Deoriatal, check in to the camp for dinner and a night stay. Deoriatal, a beautiful lake surrounded by snow mountains, is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
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3Day 3Deoriatal to Syalmi via Rohini Bugyal. Located in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, the route from Deoriatal to Chandrashila is a pleasure trip for wildlife lovers. The journey of this day is through a beautiful trail of rhododendron and maple trees. You can have glimpses of Kedar Dome and Chaukhamba peaks through the trees. In March and April, the trail will be full of red and pink rhododendron flowers. You will pass by Rohini Bugyal, a pretty meadow surrounded by beautiful rhododendron forest and a view of the Kedar dome and the Kala Parvat peaks, on your way to the Syalmi campsite.
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4Day 4Syalmi to Baniya Kund. On this day, you will cover 6 km, during which you will pass through a ridge top called Tikidi Khal, which is covered in dense forest cover and a small beautiful meadow. Overnight stay and dinner at Baniya Kund.
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5Day 5Leave Baniya Kund to Chopta by car and then Trek to Chadrashila peak via Tunganath and Back to Sari. The path between Chopta and Tungnath runs on a well-defined concrete-bound trail and is about 3 km. Stop at the Tunganath temple, before making your way to Chandrashila peak. The peak is 1.5 km above the temple complex. There is also a small temple at Chadrashila peak. Trek back to Chopta by evening. The descent is comparatively easy and will not take more than 2-3 hours. Stay at Chopta Camp.
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6Day 6Leave Chopta after breakfast and drive back to Dehradun, a distance of around 200 km and it will take you about 5 hours to cover it. Once at Dehradun continue your onward journey home with splendid memories and blessings from the trip.
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