Chandrshila Trek

Rishikesh – Khimath – Devariyatal – Chopta – Tungnath – Chandrashila

Since most of the peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas are difficult to scale in the winter, a climb to a mini peak. Chandrashila, in Chamoli district is arranged by GMVN. This includes scaling, skiing and trekking through a route of rich flora and fauna, lakes and meadows full of fresh snow during winters.The grassy slopes which are covered with snow, makes it an ideal ski course.

180 kms. drive to Ukhimath with pack lunch. Dinner and overnight in TRH Ukhimath.

8 kms. Trek to Devariyat – with pack lunch. In the afternoon 8 kms. trek back to Ukhimath. Dinner and overnight in TRH Ukhimath.

Drive 35 kms. to Chopta with pack lunch. Dinner and overnight in TRH Chopta.

5 kms. trek to Chandrashila via Tungrath 5 kms. trek back to Chopta. Dinner and overnight in Chopta.

Local sightseeing. After lunch 35 kms. drive to Ukhimath. Dinner and overnight in Ukhimath.

180 kms. drive to Rishikesh. Lunch enroute. Arrival Rihikesh. Tour concludes.

Since most of the peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas are difficult to scale in winter, a climb to a mini peak, Chandrashila, in Chamoli district of Uttar Pradesh, is arranged by GMVN. This includes scaling, skiing, and trekking, through a landscape teeming with exotic flora and fauna, lakes and meadows, full of fresh snow. The grassy slopes covered with snow, make it an ideal ski course.

Drive 185 kms to Guptakashi ( 1319 m ) from Rishikesh. From here, the view of Chaukhamba peak, is simply magnificent. Night halt at tourist bungalow.

Drive 14 kms to Okhimath and 8 kms to Deoriatal. Trek 16 kms to Dogalbitta, through dense forests. Night halt at Dogalbitta.

Trek 9 kms to Chopta ( 3000 m ) on snow covered slopes, where a base camp is established.

Attemp Chandrashila peak ( 3679 m ) via Tungnath; trek 7 kms and return to base camp, or acclimatize for the next day's attempt.

After breakfast, drive 252 kms to Rishikesh via Gopeshwar.