Deoriatal - Chandrashila Trek
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About Deoriatal - Chandrashila Trek
- Trek Difficulty: Easy
- Highest Elevation: 7,999 feet
- Trek Duration: 02 Days
- Total Trek Distance: 6 km
- Region: Ukhimath
- Base Camp: Sari Village
- Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Dehradun
- Best time to do: November to June
Deoria Tal, according to a legend it’s a lake where Devas bathed and it is also believed that its the place where Yaksha asked questions to the Pandavas. The trek starts from the Sari village which is a beautiful small village, a cemented gate of forest department welcomes you to Deoria Tal that’s the starting point of the trek. Walking through the dense forest of Oak and Rhododendron you may hear the chirping of birds of different species and might spot some rare Himalayan birds. After you reach the top of the mountain you start descending towards the lake. The open small meadow comes into sight as you cross it you see the scenic lake with forest all around and the stunning Chaukhambha peaks at the backdrop. The mesmerizing sunrise and the reflection of Chaukhamba in the lake is something you can’t miss.
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The Deoriatal Chandrashali trek is a 4 day and 3 night trek. Almost everything is included in the package.
There are a lot of exciting packages available for you for this particular trek. Various discounts are also given to people who come in larger groups. It has got meals and all the camping equipments needed for trekking. You should carry your own water bottles and all the other personal stuff.
Location and how to reach :-
For going to this trek you will have to first reach to Rishikesh from where the trek will start. There are various options to reach Rishikesh they are listed below
- By air – the Dehradun airport called as Jolly grant airport is the nearest airport to Rishikesh which is 35 km away.
- By Bus- if you are travelling from Delhi or NCR then there is a bus depot in Rishikesh where buses from Dehradun, Delhi all come.
- By train- the nearest railway station is Haridwar which is 25 km away from Rishikesh. Trains from all over India come to Haridwar and then from Haridwar you can take a bus to reach Rishikesh.
- By Road- Driving up to Rishikesh is fun as it has got various national highways which is pretty safe to travel.
Route :-
The starting route of this journey will be from Manali. The route of the journey goes like Delhi - Rishikesh - Sari - Deoriatal - Chopta - Chandrashila - Chopta - Rishikesh - Delhi
Itinerary :-
Day 01:- Rishikesh to Sari and then to Deoriatal
- This is the starting day of our trek. So we will try to keep it as light as possible. We will not trek more than few kilometers today. At first trekkers will be taken to Sari from Rishikesh by either Volvo busses or cabs. It is a 192 kilometer drive. After that we will take rest and then prepare ourselves for trekking. It will be 2.5 kilometer trek to Deoriatal from Sari.
- On our way to sari we will be seeing a lot of rivers like Ganga. Sari is a small village. After reaching there you can go to the paddy fields and click pictures there as it looks very beautiful. You can also interact with the local villagers and learn about their culture. The villagers here are very sweet and they are ready to help the tourists all the time.
- The actual trekking starts from Sari to reach Deoriatal. it is bealived that goddesses have come to this lake to take a dip, so this lake is a famous one.
- After trekking a kilometer you will be resting in hawa ghar which the forest department has constructed for the trekkers to take rest. Then you will start trekking after few hours and then you will be getting into the rhododendron and maple forest.
- After crossing the forest you will be seeing the Ukhimat valley. The view is awesome. After this you will reach Deorialtal. Locate a perfect spot and draw your camps you can also take a view of Mt. Chaukhambha from this place. rest the whole night there and prepare yourself for trekking for the next day.
Day 02:- Deoriatal to Chopta
- This day we will be trekking to Chopta via Rohini Bugyal from Deoriatal. A total of 7 kilometers distance will be covered by us which will take approximately 3-4 hours.
- The trail starts from the beautiful rhododendron and maple forest. There you will witness the wildlife. After crossing the forest you will be seeing the beautiful mt. chaukhamba peaks. You will also be seeing the chandrashila peek today.
- As you climb further you will be witnessing some ascents and some descents. You will also be reaching to the top of few mountains and seeing the flag post, and then begin your journey downward of the mountains. You will be crossing a few mountains today and this is going to be the hectic day of all. You will be crossing various mountains also.
- After reaching chopta draw your camps rest the whole night. You can also have a fun night here by doing camp fire, playing atankshari.
Day 03:- Chopta to Chandrashila
- This day we will be trekking to Chandrashila and back to Chopta. We will be trekking 8 kilometers distance which will take approximately 4 hours. We will be going via Tungnath.
- Start this trek as early as possible. The trek to Tugnath is around 4.5 kilometers. Tugnath temple is the third of pach kedars. So this temple is a famous one and considered as very holy. After resting an hour in the Tugnath temple we will begin our climb to the Chandrashila peak which is 1.5 kilometers away from here.
- The climb to the Chandrashila peak is very steep. So take rest in the path and then climb. After reaching to the top of the peak you can see a 360 degree view of the mountains there. Rest there for few hours, enjoy the beautiful scenery in the lap of nature and then begin your descent.
- After getting back to chopta draw your camps and rest the night there. The descents are very easy as compared to the ascents.
Day 4:- Chopta to Rishikesh
- Now we will be going to Rishikesh from Chopta which is a 190 kilometer drive which takes 6 hours.
- Trekking in Himalayas is a beautiful and thrilling experience. You will get to learn a lot of new things and you will make a lot of new friends in the entire journey. It is the best weekend getaway
Difficulty level :-
- This trek is pretty simple to climb. You will not be covering much distance in your entire journey. This is perfect for beginners. But it could be also exhaustive at times.
- Proper exercises should be done before coming to this trek and also it will boost up your stamina.
Weather :-
- The weather is pleasant throughout the year. But if you have decided to visit the place in spring that is from February to May it could prove to be the best time. The view of the beautiful grown leave in the forest is just mesmerizing.
- In winters also the mountain peek will be covered with snow and the tress as well. The weather is really cold in winter. Proper woolen clothes should be carried with you all the time. In monsoon the paths become slippery and really hard to climb. So the perfect time to go is during spring and summer.
Accommodation :-
- Camps will be provided to trekkers . They need not to carry their sleeping bags, as all is available in the package.
Meal :-
- Meal is included in the package but it is advised to carry your own dry fruits and chocolates to keep yourself warm . hot meals are included like breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Inclusion :-
- Wherever transportation is required every transport is included.
- Veg meals.
- Camping equipments like tents, sleeping bags etc.
- Highly trained mountaineers.
- Permits and passes
Exclusion :-
- Personal porters to carry your stuff.
- Insurance of any kind.
- Personal trekking equipement.
ATM points and connectivity :-
- There are ample number of ATMs in Rishikesh. So it is suggested to take sufficient money in Rishikesh only. As you go higher the altitude there are less to no ATM . so always carry good amount of money with you.
Permission/passes/permits :-
- All the forest permits and passes are taken care by the organization. You just need to provide with the documents that are needed for the permit. The Uttarakhand tourism is very supportive in providing passes to all.
Things to Carry :-
- A sturdy backpack which contains all sorts of necessary things. The backpack should be water proof.
- A first aid kit which should have all basic medicines for nausea, vomiting etc. Dettol, sanitizer, bandage etc.
- Water bottle, flasks to store hot water.
- Energy bars and protein bars as in higher altitude walking is really exhausting.
- Extra pair of warm clothes, gloves etc.
- All toiletries product in the bag.
- A walking stick.
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellations are made within 0-30 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such cases the our service partner will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity.
- For all the above choices, you can transfer your tickets to your friends. We would be more than happy to have them on board and you could save your hard earned money.
- The company reserves the right to cancel the trip due to unforeseen circumstances, in case of such cancellation your amount will be refunded back.
Refund Policy
- The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days
- All applicable refunds will be done in traveller's togedr wallet.
COVID 19 additional measures
- Members travelling should practice social distancing.
- If the trek/trip gets cancelled due to any pandemic or government’s order, there would be no refund instead the plan will get postponed.
- Everyone travelling should have the ‘Arogya Setu App’ installed on their phones.
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FAQ
The perfect timing for the deoriatal and the chandrashila trek is in spring that is in the months of February to May. The weather is really very pleasant at that time. Also you will also see some newly grown leaves which is so mesmerizing that you forget to come back to reality.
Yes the Deoriatal and Chandrashila trek is perfect for first timiers. The trek is pretty simple to climb and its like a smooth walk. But in some places the trek has got some sharp ascents, but mostly the whole trail is pretty simple and is suitable for first timers.
If you have already have a trekking experience then Deoriatal trek will be a smooth one for you. You would not require to be much physically fit for this trek. But if its your first time then you should prepare yourself with some small exercises.
Take all kind of clothing that are required for trekking. Along with that carry all the small stuff like sunglasses, cream , lotion, walking stick, water bottles for the trek. Do some research before going to the trek. And enjoy the trek with family and friends.
As this is a normal trek for 4 days and 3 nights, you need to carry rucksack which can accommodate all your important stuff and alsothe rucksack should be waterproof and should have small pockets to carry medicines and small things.
There will be no porters to carry the luggage. One should be responsible enough to carry their own luggage and you should be very much careful with your own things.
You should always wear shoes which are comfortable enough for long journeys and travels. The shoes should also have a good grip and should be suitable for trekking. The shoes should be water proof. Apart from wearing shoes you should always carry an extra pair in case of emergency.
The guide is necessary to let you know all the paths and trails. The guide is a trained mountaineer who has got the power to take decisions in case of critical situations. You should always listen to the guide as he is the best advisor.
The Deoriatal trek Is an easy trek. It is graded as an easy one. One can easily go for this trek with families. This trek is also perfect for beginners. But this could be exhaustive at time. Proper exercises should be done for the beginners.
The Deoriatal trek is one of the perfect treks for solo plan . you can easily spend time with yourself in 4 days and come back. After going to this trek you will not feel like coming back. The lush green bushes and the wildlife just adds to the beauty.
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