Chandrashila
Accessibility
Chopta is accessible by bus and is also connected by motor roads with the major towns of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state.
The nearest railhead to Chopta is Rishikesh situated 209 km away.
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Chopta, situated 226 km away in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state.
Trekking
Chandrashila trek is one of the most popular treks among Indian trekking enthusiasts. The trek to the peak is 5 km. The trek begins from Chopta to Tungnath (highest Shiva temple in the world), which is 3. 5 km long trek route , from here, Chandrashila is 1.5 kilometer away , and a steep trek. Though shorter in distance but steep climbing makes this trek rigorous.
This trek is undertaken throughout the year although during the winter season due to snowfall this trek becomes hard as road to Chopta is closed. Trekkers use a different route during this period (Deoria Tal - Duggalbitta - Tungnath - Chandrashila).
See also
References
- ^ "Chopta - Chopta Uttarakhand Hill Station Travel Guide 2021".
- ^ "Trek: Chandrashila Top, Camping and trekking in Himalayas". Archived from the original on 1 September 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-18.