Chopta- An Untouched Himalayan Destination-India

The divine claimants of Uttarakhand are enough to get any tourist tied in their mask of endearment. 

Grasslands spread over, the dead water flowing river and waterfalls, wild life, various types of

flowers, and the meadows spread over the miles to miles, these views make any tourist realize the dream world. There is such a place in Chamoli's quiet Valley - Chopta Tugnath. This area, situated

at an altitude of fourteen thousand feet, is one of the most beautiful places

of the Himalayas.  In the months of January-February, usually the snow shadows, this beauty of this place is seen only in the months of July-August. In these months, there are velvet grasslands

spread over miles, and the beauty of flowers blooming in them is worth seeing. That is why 

experienced tourists do not hesitate to compare it to Switzerland. The most important thing is that in the entire Garhwal area, This is the only place where Bus/ Vehicle  can be directly accessible to the world of Bugyals (grasslands spread over miles in elevation areas). It means , this extraordinary area

is in the ordinary reach of devotees and tourists. From Rishikesh to Gopeshwar or Rishikesh to Ukhimath, it can be reached here from both the way. Both of these locations are connected by a better road. Chopta is four kilometers from Gopeshwar and twenty four kilometers from Ukhimath.
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On can ravel from May to November. Although the journey can be done in other times but due to snow fall the motor is less and the trekking is more. People go to and enjoy the snow here in the months of January and February.  This is called the area of ​​complete panchkedar. From Rishikesh to Srinagar Garhwal, the journey along the side of the Alaknanda increases. If you reach Rudraprayag, then you the path of Ukhimath. The route is narrow from here. Therefore the driver has

have to enter the Mandakini valley, instead of leaving the Alaknanda, to take to be careful while driving. The route is extremely tempting and beautiful.

Going forward, there is a small town named Agastya Muni, from which the Nandakhat peaks of the Himalayas begin to be magnified. On the road leading to Chopta, the thick forest and bountiful forest

of Bamboo and Burhans are attracting tourists.

Tungnath Temple-

Chopta is situated at a height of twelve thousand feet from the sea. There is a Tungnath temple at a height of thirteen thousand feet after a 3 km trek from here, which is a Kedar among the Panchkedars.The truth is, the true fun of Chopta cannot be experienced without going to Tungnath. A three kilometer walk from Chopta to Tungnath makes an interview with the beautiful world of Buggyals. 

Here is the ancient Shiva temple. If you can take courage after seeing this ancient Shiva temple

then only 1.5 km after climbing the height, there is a peak called Chandrashila, which is located at fourteen thousand feet. Where the beautiful face of the Himalayas, which seems be touched rightly, can make anyone feel astonished.

Deoriyataal-(Deoriya Lake)

After reaching the distance of eight kilometers from Chopta, Deoriya Taal (Lake) can be reached,

which is in the south direction of the Tungnath temple. This Lake is located at a trek of about 3 Kms from main road.The reflection of glacial peaks like Chaukhambha, Nilkanth etc. are visible in this transparent lake. The total diameter of this lake is five hundred meters. Around it there are intensive forests of bamboo and Bursansh, and on the other side there is an open ground. Kasturi deer (Musk Deer) breeding farm is also on the route to Chopta to Gopeshwar. Here tourists observe the beautification of musk deer. In the month of March-April, the blossom flower blows its unique shade throughout this route.  In the month of January-February this entire area is covered with snow. About Chopta, British commissioner Atkinson had said that it was useless to be born on this earth that the person who did not see Chopta in his life. This visit is not less than a thrill for a tourist. You can choose one of these two paths - by driving to Gopeshwar from Rishikesh or reaching from Rishikesh to Ukhimath. The distance from Rishikesh to Gopeshwar is 212 kilometers and the distance from Rishikesh to Ukhimath is 178 kilometers. Chopta is forty kilometers from Gopeshwar, and twenty-four kilometers from Ukhimath, which is connected by road.

Transport facility-

Bus service is available from Rishikesh to Gopeshwar and Ukhimath. Apart from bus service for Chopta from these two places, taxis and jeeps can also be booked.

Accommodation Facilities-

Both Gopeshwar and Ukhimath are the rest houses of Garhwal Mandal Vikas Corporation. Apart from this, there are private hotels, lodges, hospices, which are easily are shops of local people.

available. In Chopta you will also get a accommodation facility here but there are local shoppers and hotelier with small budgets.

Time and season-

From May to November, the journey here is a little easier. Weeks to travel are quite a lot. Whether it is hot clothes with no one in the month, because every month there is its own color and its fun.

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