Chopta weekend trip from Delhi
Meadows, Tungnath and the Chandrashila summit
- By road
- 452 km
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹5,000 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
- By road452 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest airportDehradun (Jolly Grant), 105 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
6°
-4°
9d rain
9d snow
Feb
7°
-3°
8d rain
6d snow
Mar
10°
0°
10d rain
4d snow
Apr
15°
4°
9d rain
May
17°
8°
14d rain
Jun
19°
12°
20d rain
Jul
19°
14°
29d rain
Aug
18°
13°
28d rain
Sep
18°
12°
20d rain
Oct
15°
6°
8d rain
Nov
11°
1°
4d rain
1d snow
Dec
9°
-2°
4d rain
3d snow
A sample 3-day plan
Day 1 — drive in and Deoria Tal
- 12:30 pmLunch at Ukhimath or Sari
- 2:00 pmTrek 2.5 km from Sari to Deoria Tal
- 5:00 pmChaukhamba reflection at sunset, walk down to Sari
Day 2 — Tungnath and Chandrashila
- 5:30 amDrive to Chopta; start the 3.5 km climb to Tungnath
- 8:00 amTungnath temple, about 3,680 m
- 9:00 amClimb 1.5 km to Chandrashila summit (about 4,000 m)
- 12:30 pmDescend to Chopta for lunch
Day 3 — return
- 6:00 amDrive back via Rudraprayag (Alaknanda–Mandakini confluence)
- 10:00 amTea stop at Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda become the Ganga
- 2:00 pmLunch in Rishikesh
- 3:30 pmContinue to Delhi
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Chopta: questions people ask
How far is Chopta from Delhi?
About 452 km by road from central Delhi.
What is the best time to visit Chopta?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
What is the weather like in Chopta?
Warmest in Jun (days around 19°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -4°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 29 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec.
Can I do Chopta in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Chopta covers 3 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Chopta cost?
From about ₹5,000 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Chopta this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.