Chopta Tourism and Travel Guide
Chopta is a village located in Uttarakhand state, India and a base for trekking to Tungnath, third temple of Panch Kedar, which lies 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) away. Located at a distance of 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Tungnath is Chandrashila, a rising to over 4,000 metres (13,000 ft).Chopta is an unspoiled natural destination lying in the lap of the Uttarakhand Himalayas and offers views of the imposing Himalayan range including Trishul, Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba. It is located at an elevation of 2,680 metres (8,790 ft) above sea level. Chopta village is surrounded by forests of pine, deodar and rhododendron and is rich in flora and fauna.
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Best Time to Visit Chopta
Peak season: (March-June) The weather conditions in the summer season remains cool and it is advised to carry plenty of woolens as the nights can get quite cold.
Shoulder season: (July-October) Chopta receives a decent amount of rainfall which makes for the lush sceneries all-year round.
The trek is challenging during these months as the trails are slippery with the probability of landslides being very high.
Off-Season: (November to February) The entire area is laden with snow during these months making it a tough for the trekkers.
Budget for Chopta
For Budget Travellers: INR 400 - 600 a day
- Accommodation in hostels and guesthouses: INR 400 -600
- Food in local cafes and street eateries: INR 50 - 150
- Public Transport in buses and auto rickshaws: INR 15 - 80
- Sightseeing: INR 10 - 50
For Mid-range Travellers: INR 700 to INR 1000 a day
- Accommodation in mid-range hotels and resorts: INR 700 - 1000
- Food in mid-range cafes and restaurants: INR 250 - 500
- Local transport in local taxis or car rentals: INR 200 - 400
- Treks and Hiking packages: INR 1000 and upwards
- For Luxury Travellers: INR 3500 and upwards
For Luxury Travellers: INR 3000 and upwards
- Accommodation in 4* or 5* hotels: INR 3000 and upwards
- Food in upscale restaurants and bars: INR 700 and upwards
- Local transport in private taxis: INR 2000 and upwards
- Guided tours: INR 1500 and upwards