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CHANDRASHILA SUMMIT TREK:
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Chandrashila
Trek is one of the popular trek that can be undertaken round the year,
in Garhwal Himalayas except during heavy snowing months of December
& January. Chandrashila summit is a rock face above the temple
of Tungnath, the highest of all the temples in the Himalayas. It is a
short but rigorous hike beyond the temple. The Chandrashila summit
affords the most beautiful view of the Nandadevi, Trishul, Kedar Peak
and Chaukhamba peaks.
Duration : 6 Nights
Best Time : April-May-June &
Sep-Oct.
Grade : Easy
DAY 01: ARRIVAL DELHI:
Upon arrival at New Delhi International airport,
meet to our represtative, transfer to hotel for overnight.
DAY 02: DELHI-HARIDWAR (TRAIN)- RISHIKESH:
Early in the moring, board train to Haridwar, Upon arrival meet to our
assistace, follow drive to half day Temples sightseeing. Late evening
witness the "Arti" Ganga ceremony. Than drive to Rishikesh, on arrival
check in hotel for overnight.
DAY 03: RISHIKESH-UKHIMATH (1400m) (220 kms, 8-9
hrs DRIVE)
Very early in the morning, long drive to Ukhimath, en route stop for
photos as Deopriyag, Rudrapriyag and Deoprayag (Confluence of Alaknanda
& Bhagirathi, from Deoprayag the Holy river Ganges started),
Rudraprayag (Confluence of Alaknanda & Mandakini River).
Breakfast and lunch enrooted. Arrival at Ukhimath by evening. On
arrival check in guest house. Check in to guest house or basic hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Ukhimath is on the other side of the Mandakini River Valley from
Guptkashi a relatively short steep walk by foot, or a much longer way
by road. Ukhimath is the winter seat of Kedarnath, as well as the
winter home of the priest who presides over his worship. After the
Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, a movable image of Kedarnath is
brought in procession to Ukhimath, where it resides until the Kedarnath
temple reopens in late April or early May.
DAY 04: UKHIMATH - DEORIATAL (2438 M) 4-5 HRS TREK:
After breakfast start your trek to Deoriatal through dense forest of
Rhodendron and lots of wild flowers and ferns. Upon arrival at
Deoriatal set out the tents for overnight stay.
DAY 05: DEORIATAL SARI VILALGEV- CHOPTA : 1 HRS
TREK+DRIVE HRS:
In the morning trek down to Sari village and from here drive to Chopta
through dense forest and meadows. Its 30 kms drive from Sari Village.
Upon arrival at Chopta set out your tents or basic guest hosue, for
overnight stay. In the evening explore the magnificent view of the
Himalayas.
DAY 06: CHOPTAL -TUNGANTAH (3680M) - CHANDRASHILA
- CHOPTA (4-5 HRS TREK)
After an early breakfast trek to Tungnath with packed lunch. Tungnath
is situated at the height of 3680 meters from the sea level the highest
in India. The trek is three kms upward. Enrooted you will find lush
green meadows and you can see the entire range of snow clapped
Himalayas. Upon arrival at Tungnath visit the temple. After relax one
further one kms trek to Chandrasila peak. Later trek back to Chopta for
dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 07: CHOPTAL - HARIDWAR - DELHI:
After an early breakfast drive to Haridwar. Breakfast & Lunch
enrooted. 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. |
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