Hike from Chopta to Chandrasila peek

I went on a short hike to Chopta last weekend. Dehradun – Rishikesh – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Ukhimath – Chopta (260KM mountain drive) – Tungnath (one of Panch Kedar’s) – Chandrasila (4.5KM hike, 4k+ mtrs msl).

We were 8 in 2 cars, Polash’s family in his Wagon-R, Amol Shyam, Deepak Sareen with Akul and me in my Indica-Xeta.

The hike was not very difficult one, with well layed stone road by PWD. But we made it true hike bypassing the roads and cutting the hill across. We spend the full day climbing up, staying on top and returning, yes full day, but well spend

Driving from Rishikesh to Srinagar

Halt for Lunch at GMVN guest house after Rudraprayag

Chopta, few km more..

Campfire at Dugal Bitta guest house, apple and pototo barbecue,
thanks to the German company – boots below the table

Chaukhamba peak, view from Mayadeep guest house in Chopta

Isn’t the view really cool as the climate?

One for the road

Tired? No way!! In her cradle

And at the peak, panorama by Polash

For us, it was a fully day hike. But the 65 year old man who runs Ganesh Hotel (we call it Ganesh Resort, International!!!) up there near the temple said he climbs up in 15 mins and down in 5 mins!! even at this age – amazing, isn’t it?

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October 6, 2006 - Posted by ajithc | Outing

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Nice site. Inspired me to go to Chopta. But you should give more information especially route after Rudra prayag.

Comment by Sunil Ojha | April 12, 2007 | Reply
Good to hear from you.
Check this out, blog from my colleague

http://unfit4outdoor.blogspot.com/2006/10/gods-of-tungnath-and-chandrasila.html

Comment by ajithc | April 12, 2007 | Reply
send the address or hotel maya deep in dogholvita in the orad of chopta. address & phone no?????????

Comment by rajib | November 20, 2007 | Reply
I recently trekked to Tungnath, and totally agree with your writings… The place was awesome..!!

Saurabh Makkar
http://justwantedtoadd.blogspot.com/

Comment by Saurabh Makkar | June 10, 2008 | Reply
Sir,
our phon & fax no is 01364233463 mob. 9412029486
Email- Address is mayadeed_chopta@rediffmail.com
I am the owner of the Hotel Mayadeep Guest House Dugalbhita

Thankas
From
G. S. Rawat

Comment by G.S.Rawat | June 30, 2008 | Reply
Heaven in the earth visit us- http://www.mayadeepchopta.com

Comment by gajpal singh rawat | October 28, 2008 | Reply
Nice to hear about this hotel. We are planning for Chopta this December. Nobody was able to answer about any Hotels. We want 2 double bed rooms (One 4 bed dormatory will also do) this time (end of December). If room is available this time please do let us know.

thanks

Comment by Antara | November 15, 2008 | Reply
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