Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Trek - A Himalayan Weekend Adventure

The best weekend trek with natural beauty, adventure, and spirituality

The Chopta – Tungnath – Chandrashila Trek is a short yet highly rewarding Himalayan trek ideal for beginners and nature lovers. Starting from Haridwar, this 3–4 day journey takes you through dense forests, vibrant meadows, and ancient temples — culminating at Chandrashila Peak (4,000 m) with breathtaking 360° views of the Garhwal Himalayas. It’s one of the best weekend treks in Uttarakhand with spiritual highlights and panoramic summit experiences.
This popular trek in Uttarakhand is a blend of natural beauty, adventure, and spirituality. The trail leads you to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world, and further to Chandrashila Peak, offering views of Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Kedarnath, and Trishul.
The route is accessible for most months of the year (except heavy snowfall season) and is perfect for a short escape from cities like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun or Delhi-NCR.

Trek Highlights
Distance: Approx. 5 km from Chopta to Chandrashila (via Tungnath)
Altitude: Up to 4,000 meters
Witness sunrise or sunset from Chandrashila summit
rhododendron forests and alpine meadows