Deoriatal - Chandrashila Trek

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.