A meadow camp on the Ukhimath–Gopeshwar road and the start of the 3.5 km trail to Tungnath, the highest of the Panch Kedar temples, with the Chandrashila summit 1.5 km above it. Tungnath's doors open from late April or May to early November; in winter its deity moves down to Makkumath and snow lies on Chopta from December to March.
Part of a longer route
Chopta sits on a curated circuit — most people visit it as one stop of several.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Chopta, by time of day.
Morning
- Tungnath temple trek (3.5 km) and darshanMay–Oct4h · strenuous
- Chandrashila summit sunrise trek5h · strenuous
- Deoria Tal lake hike from Sari village3h · moderate
Afternoon
- Chopta bugyal meadow walk2h · easy
About 14h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day2h out
- Chopta bugyal meadow walk · afternoon, 2h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day3h out
- Deoria Tal lake hike from Sari village · morning, 3h
Final day in Chopta — adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Chopta tripMust-see highlights
Tungnath — highest Panch Kedar temple (3.5 km trail)
Chandrashila summit sunrise (1.5 km above Tungnath)
Chopta bugyal meadows
Rhododendron forests in bloom in spring
Deoria Tal lake
Snow treks for the experienced (December–March)
Makkumath, Tungnath's winter seat
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Rishikesh 205 km · Jolly Grant (DED) 225 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Nov, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
April – June, September – November
How to get here
Rishikesh → Chopta
cab · 7h
₹5,800
approx.
Rishikesh → Ukhimath
bus · 9h
₹450
approx.
Ukhimath → Chopta
shared_jeep · 1.5h
₹200
approx.
Nearby attractions
Chopta questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Chopta?
The best months are April, May, June. April – June, September – November February scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Chopta?
Most people spend 2 days in Chopta. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 14 hours of activity.
How do you get to Chopta?
The nearest railway station is Rishikesh (205 km) and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant (DED) (225 km). The cheapest common route is Ukhimath → Chopta by shared jeep, about ₹200 per person one way.
How much does a Chopta trip cost for 2 people?
2 days for two: ₹5,702 budget, ₹12,960 mid-range — stay (one room), food, local transport and entry, at typical rates; in November stays run about 30% higher. Travel to Chopta is extra — from about ₹200 a person by shared jeep from Ukhimath. Stays start at ₹2,000 a night and food is about ₹400 per person a day.
