Deoriatal, Tungnath/ Chandrashila and Chopta Trek or Bike Ride

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Deoriatal, Tungnath/Chandrashila and Chopta Trek or Bike Ride, ,Uttarakhand

Chopta

Nestled between the majestic Himalayan peaks at an altitude of 2900 mts., Chopta is a land of vast open thick grasslands, most ideal for camping. The nights are especially beautiful with an unobstructed view of the star-studded skies in the absence of "lighting" pollution.

Tungnath/Chandrashila :

Tungnath temple, which is one of the five temples of Lord Shiva known as the " Panch Kedar" and is situated at one of the highest altitude of 3680 mts in Garhwal. 

According to the legend Lord Shiva’s arms are supposed to have emerged here. The trek from Chopta to Tungnath is beautiful and for first one and half kms., we walk through Rhododendron and Silver Oaks’s dense forest. 

Suddenly the valley opens and one finds himself/herself above the tree line and the trail proceeds between green alpine meadows onwards to the Tungnath Temple. After "puja", one km of trek will take you to "Chandrashila" peak. and rewards to the ardent trekkers are the rare & panoramic view of innumerable and eternally snow covered peaks from an altitude of approximately 4000 mts. The trek from Tungnath to this magnificent spot takes one through alpine forest and rhododendron meadows.

Deoriatal :

Deoriatal, one of the most beautiful high altitude lakes which are sprinkled all over the Garhwal Himalayas. Deoriatal situated at an altitude 2800 mts and is an excellent spot for angling and birdwatching. It is most famous for reflection of surrounding snow covered peaks of Chaukhanaba & Kedarnath on its surface at dawn and early in the morning.

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