Duration
4 days
Max altitude
13,123 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Region
Garhwal
Overview
The gentlest way to bag a proper Himalayan summit. Chandrashila's pre-dawn climb hands you Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedar and Chaukhamba in a single 180° sweep.
- Sunrise summit view of Nanda Devi
- Tungnath — highest Shiva temple
- Perfect weekend trek from Delhi
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Haridwar → Chopta
- 2
Chopta → Tungnath → Chandrashila → Chopta
Summit day
- 3
Chopta → Deoriatal → Sari
- 4
Sari → Haridwar
Elevation profile
Peaks at 13,123 ftIndicative profile — actual daily gain depends on weather and acclimatization pace.
What's included
- Guesthouse & tented camps
- All meals
- Trek leader
Not included
- 5% GST
- Transport (₹2,500)
- Personal expenses
How to reach Sari village
Your base for this trek. Common pickup on Day 1 morning; drop-off on the last day evening.
- Airport — Jolly Grant (DED)
- Railhead — Haridwar (HW)
- Road — 8 hr / 220 km from Haridwar. Shared Tempo Traveller included in the trek price.
Things to carry
The honest list — 8 kg on your back is plenty for this trek. Winter trek: pack for −15 °C at camp.
- Ankle-length waterproof trekking boots (worn in)
- Down or synthetic jacket rated to −10 °C
- Waterproof-breathable shell jacket
- Two full sets of thermal base layers
- Three pairs of merino or synthetic socks
- Insulated + liner gloves, wool cap, sun cap
- Category 3 UV sunglasses (Category 4 on snow above 4,000 m)
- One-litre insulated flask + one reusable water bottle
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Personal medication + basic strip (paracetamol, ORS, band-aids)
- Government photo ID (original)
We provide, so leave at home:
- · Tents, sleeping bags and mats rated to trek altitude
- · Micro-spikes and gaiters on snow sections
- · Full medical kit with pulse oximeter and portable oxygen
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Questions about Chopta Chandrashila
The ones our trek leads get asked most.
- Yes — it is the softest entry to a Himalayan summit. Summit day gains only 400 m from Tungnath and the total trek is 4 days with 2 easy walking days.