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Chandrashila
Summit Trek - Chandrashila Summit Trekking
Chandrashila Summit Trek (Himalayan Encounter)
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 and 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.
Chandrashila Summit Trek Itinerary:
Day 01: RISHIKESH / SIYAL SAUR 6-7HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP:
After breakfast drive to Siyal saur.The entire drive today is
along the Ganga, Alaknanda, and Mandakini river. We stop at
Devparyag,the historical town situated on the banks of Bhagirathi
and Alaknanda river to see the confluence . We stop at Rudraparyag
for lunch. After lunch we drive through the Mandakini valley along
the river. Arrive Siyal saur(840mt)and camp. Meals and overnight
camp.
Day 02: SYALSAUR/OKHIMATH/DEORIYA TAL 5-6 HOUR TREK OVERNIGHT CAMP :
Early morning after break fast 1/2hour drive to Okhimath (1370 mts/4500
ft), Okhimath is the winter seat of Lord 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 Okhimath, where it resides
until the Kedarnath temple reopens in late April or early May.
Visit temple and trek to Deoriya tal(2360mt). Initiaiiy the trek
goes through the village trail giving you a chance to have a close
encounter with the settlement pattern, dress jwellery and life
style of mountain people, Latter the trek gose through the thick
forest , one the last stretch we come close to the tree line to
reach the lake. Enjoy the outstanding view of great Himalayan
peaks in the lake, Meals and overnight stay in camp.
Day 03: DEORIYATAL /CHOPTA 6-7 HOURS TREK OVERNIGHT CAMP - (2700 mts):
In the morning enjoy the sun rise and you can see snow clapped
Himalayan ranges. After breakfast start your trek to Chopta
through dense forest of Rhododendron and lots of wild flowers and
ferns. The trek will take 6- 7 hrs to reach Chopta. Upon arrival
at Chopta set out the tents for overnight stay. Meals and
overnight stay in camp.
Day 04:CHOPTA/CHANDRASILLA/CHOPTA 6-7 HOURS TREK
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In the morning after breakfast trek to Lord Tungnath. The entire
trek is a gradual ascent through the dwarf Rhododendron bushes.
One encounters Mt.Chukhamba (A mountain with four pillars) from
different angles. Arrive Tungnath (3650mt) the highest Hindu
pillgrimise temple in the Himalayas. Those who are fit enough can
climb up to Chandrasilla (4200 mt). Arrive
Chandrasilla and enjoy the 360 degree of panoramic view of Greater
Himalayan peaks as wall as the valley behind. Experience the godly
vibrationas and trek back to Chopta. Meals and overnight stay camp
Day 05: CHOPTA / TALLI / RISHIKESH TREK - 2 HOURS
DRIVE 7-8 HOURS :
After an early breakfast trek down to Talli, The entire trek today
goes through the thick forest and chances of encountering rare
Himalayan flora are very high Enjoy the rare species of Himalayan
birds in the forest. Later drive to Rishikesh, Arrive Rishikesh
and tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.
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