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Things to do in Chopta
10 sights, walks and activities, 4 of them free.
- Things to do
- 10
- Free
- 4
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Ideal stay
- 3 nights
Things to do in Chopta
Guided Tungnath–Chandrashila trek
₹1,000–₹1,300 per person6 hours
A trail through rhododendron forest to Tungnath, among the highest Shiva temples, then on to Chandrashila's summit view.
Representative photo · Photo by ankit mishra on Pexels
Chopta camping with meals
₹1,500–₹1,900 per personOvernight
Representative photo · Photo by Chirag Purohit on Pexels
Deoria Tal lake trek from Sari
Price on requestHalf day
Representative photo · Senthilnath G T, XS. Gtsenthilnath at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Birding walk for the Himalayan Monal
Price on request3 hours
Representative photo · Anjan Kumar Kundu · CC BY 4.0
Winter snow walk at Chopta
Price on requestHalf day · Season Dec–Mar
Representative photo · Vaibhav78545 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Good to know
- Tungnath's doors close for winter around Bhai Dooj (6 Nov in 2025) and reopen around late April–May; the deity winters at Makkumath.
- January–February snow often blocks the road; you may need to walk from Duggalbitta or Baniyakund.
- Permits: No permit for Indians.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Chopta?
Guided Tungnath–Chandrashila trek; Chopta camping with meals; Deoria Tal lake trek from Sari; Meadow walk to Baniyakund; Sunset over Chaukhamba and Kedarnath; Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath.
What can you do for free in Chopta?
Meadow walk to Baniyakund; Sunset over Chaukhamba and Kedarnath; Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath; Sari village walk.
Can you do adventure activities in Chopta?
Yes: Guided Tungnath–Chandrashila trek (₹1,000–₹1,300); Chopta camping with meals (₹1,500–₹1,900); Deoria Tal lake trek from Sari (price on request); Guided Rohini Bugyal hike (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Chopta?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Chopta?
3 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.