Chopta travel guide

Mini Alps

Chopta, Uttarakhand

Chopta is a serene Himalayan meadow region in Uttarakhand, often called Mini Switzerland, known for alpine bugyals, trekking routes, birdlife, and panoramic Himalayan views, serving as the base for Tungnath and Chandrashila treks and attracting nature lovers, trekkers, and travelers seeking solitude.

Best time to visit Chopta

Apr–May and Oct for clear views and the Tungnath trek; Mar–Apr for rhododendron bloom. Dec–Feb is snow and cold; Jul–Aug is monsoon, with landslides.

MonthVerdictTemperatureRainCrowdsWhat to expect
Januarymixed-7–4 °C35 mmmediumDeep snow, sub-zero nights; Tungnath shrine shut for winter
Februarymixed-6–6 °C40 mmmediumHeavy snow and sub-zero nights; trails need snow gear
Marchgood-2–10 °C35 mmmediumSnow melting at the meadow; rhododendrons start to bloom
Aprilbest2–14 °C30 mmmediumClear days, cold nights; rhododendrons in bloom
Maybest6–17 °C50 mmhighMild days, good views; busiest month for the Tungnath trek
Junegood9–19 °C110 mmmediumGreen meadows; showers build and the monsoon sets in late
Julyavoid11–18 °C260 mmlowHeavy rain; landslides cut roads in the Mandakini valley
Augustavoid11–17 °C230 mmlowRain most days; cloud hides the peaks; slides likely
Septembergood8–16 °C130 mmlowRain easing; views clear in the second half; some slide risk
Octoberbest3–13 °C25 mmmediumCrisp, clear views of the peaks; cold nights
Novembergood-1–10 °C5 mmlowCold and dry; nights below freezing; few visitors
Decembergood-4–7 °C10 mmmediumCold; snow on the meadows; busy at New Year

How many days to spend in Chopta

Two days cover the Tungnath and Chandrashila trek and Deoria Taal; a third gives time to rest at altitude or visit Sari village.

How to reach Chopta

Getting around

Chopta is a stretch of meadow and forest along the road, with no town centre. Hire a taxi from Rishikesh or Ukhimath; Tungnath and Chandrashila are reached on foot.

Things to do in Chopta

  1. Kedarnath — Temple (5 h · Free entry)
  2. Badrinath — Temple (3 h · Free entry)
  3. Ganga Arti Ghat Rishikesh — Aarti (1 h · Free entry)
  4. Har Ki Pauri — Ghat (1.5 h · Free entry)
  5. Ganga Aarti Sthal, Haridwar — Aarti (1.5 h · Free entry)
  6. Jim Corbett National Park — Park (3.5 h · ₹3,380 (day safari permit, Jhirna/Bijrani))
  7. Ski Resort Auli — Skiing (5 h · Paid entry)
  8. Yamunotri — Temple (4 h · Free entry)
  9. Gangotri — Temple (3 h · Free entry)
  10. Triveni Ghat — Ghat (1 h · Free entry)
  11. Rafting Camping In Shivpuri Rishikesh — Rafting (4 h · Paid entry)
  12. Kempty Fall Road — Falls
  13. Maa Mansa Devi Temple, niranjani akhada, Haridwar — Temple (2 h · Free entry)
  14. DHIKALA ZONE RESTAURANT — Safari
  15. Ropeway To Auli — Ropeway (1.5 h · ~₹1,000 (two-way))
  16. Nanda devi view point — View (30 min · Free entry)
  17. Mall Road — Market
  18. Lakshman Jhula — Bridge
  19. Mahadev Mandir — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
  20. Gun Hill, Mussoorie — Hill (1.5 h · Paid entry)
  21. Shri Maa Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar — Temple (2.5 h · Free entry)
  22. Bijrani Range — Safari
  23. Parmarth Niketan Ashram — Ashram (1.5 h · Free entry)
  24. The Beatles Ashram — Ashram (1.5 h · Paid entry)
  25. Kunjapuri Temple — Temple (2 h · Free entry)
  26. Kaudiyala Rafting Start Point — Rafting (4 h · Paid entry)
  27. Lal tibba — Peak (2 h)
  28. Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar — Temple (45 min · Free entry)
  29. Ganga Ghat — Ghats (1 h · Free entry)
  30. Haridwar market — Market (1.5 h · Free entry)
  31. Girija Devi Temple — Temple (1.5 h · Free entry)
  32. Lohachaur Tourism Zone,Corbett National Park,Durga Devi Gate. — Safari (4 h · ₹3380 day safari permit (Durga Devi gate))
  33. Gurson Bugyal — Meadow (4 h)
  34. Peak View Hotel — View
  35. Shri Tungnath Temple, Panch Kedar — Temple (5.5 h · Free entry)
  36. Chopta — Meadow
  37. Gaurikund — Temple
  38. Joshimath — Town
  39. GUCCHUPANI ROBBERS CAVE — Cave (1.5 h · Paid entry)
  40. Deoria Taal — Lake (5 h)
  41. Kasar Devi Temple Almora — Temple (2 h · Free entry)
  42. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary — Wildlife (4 h · ₹150)
  43. The Himalayan Cottage — Views
  44. Ram Jhula — Bridge
  45. Rajaji Tiger Reserve — Wildlife (4 h · ₹150)
  46. Patna Waterfall — Falls (1.5 h · Free entry)
  47. Aastha Path Rishikesh — Path (1 h · Free entry)
  48. Camels Back Road — Walk
  49. Atal Udhyan Mussoorie — Garden (1.5 h · Paid entry)
  50. Jharipani Waterfall — Falls (2 h)
  51. Benog Wildlife Sanctuary — Wildlife (3 h · Paid entry)
  52. Chardukan Mussoorie — Cafes (1 h · Free entry)
  53. Bharat Mata Temple, Haridwar — Mandir (1.5 h · Free entry)
  54. Shree Daksheshwar Mahadev - Daksh Prajapati Temple — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
  55. Jungle Safari Rajaji National Park — Safari (4 h · ₹1,800 per person (5-hour tour))
  56. Kosi River — River
  57. Auli Laga Joshimath — Town
  58. Kuari Pass Trek — Trek (8 h)
  59. Vishnuprayag — Prayag
  60. Chandrashila — Summit (7 h · Rs 150)
  61. Vasudhara Falls — Falls (4.5 h · Free entry)
  62. Harsil — Valley
  63. Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir — Temple (1.5 h · Free entry)
  64. Indira Market Dehradun — Market (1.5 h · Free entry)
  65. Rudradhari Waterfall — Falls (2 h)
  66. TerraMD India — Temple
  67. Vashishtha Gufa Ashram — Cave (1.5 h · Free entry)
  68. Mussoorie Lake — Lake (1.5 h · ₹30)
  69. Bhatta falls — Falls (1.5 h)
  70. Nag Tibba — Trek (10 h)
  71. Adventure Park Mussoorie with Paragliding, Zip Line, Camping, Nature Walk, Wildlife safari , Bungee Jump, Forest Bath — Adventure (4 h · Paid entry)
  72. Yagyashala, Shantikunj Haridwar — Ashram (1.5 h · Free entry)
  73. Saptrishi Ashram, Haridwar — Ashram (1 h · Free entry)
  74. Saptarishi Ghat — Ghat (1 h · Free entry)
  75. Vaishno Devi Temple (Mata Lal devi Ji) — Temple (45 min · Free entry)
  76. Kalagarh dam — Dam (1.5 h · Free entry)
  77. Gori Kund Hot Spring Venue Tapovan — Village (1 h · Free entry)
  78. Shri Kalpeshwar Temple, Panch Kedar — Temple (2.5 h · Free entry)
  79. Madhyamaheshwar Temple Trek — Temple
  80. Kalpeshwar Waterfall — Temple (3 h · Free entry)
  81. Sonprayag — Prayag
  82. Uttarkashi - Gangotri Road — View
  83. Auli — Pass (4 h · Paid entry)
  84. Sahastradhara — Falls
  85. Lachhiwala Range — Picnic
  86. Clock Tower — Tower
  87. Jhula Devi Temple — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
  88. Katarmal Sun Temple — Temple (1.5 h · Free entry)
  89. Anasakti Ashram — Ashram (1.5 h · Free entry)
  90. Tibetan Buddhist Temple — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
  91. Shri Bilvkeshwar Mahadev Temple Niranjani Akhada — Temple (45 min · Free entry)
  92. Dhangarhi Gate and Museum — Museum (1 h · Paid entry)
  93. Urgam — Valley
  94. Sunset point — Sunset (30 min · Free entry)
  95. Rohini Bugyal — Meadow (6 h)
  96. Kausani Tea Estate — Tea (1 h)
  97. Yog Niketan Ashram — Ashram
  98. Pawan dham — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
  99. Ganga Beach — Riverbank (2.5 h · Free entry)
  100. Mahaseer Fishing Camps — Fishing
  101. Auli lake — Lake (1 h · Free entry)
  102. Hanuman Chatti — Temple
  103. Barkot — Town
  104. Dehradun Zoo — Park (2 h · Paid entry)
  105. Golf Course Ranikhet — Golf (1.5 h)
  106. Haidakhan Babaji Temple — Temple (1.5 h · Free entry)
  107. Sari Village — Village (2 h · Free entry)
  108. Landour Bakehouse — Market (45 min · Free entry)
  109. Phata — Helipad
  110. Bhalu Dam — Dam (1 h · Free entry)
  111. Baniyakund — Village
  112. Kausani — Market
  113. Garjiya Temple Bridge — Bridge

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Chopta?

Apr–May and Oct for clear views and the Tungnath trek; Mar–Apr for rhododendron bloom. Dec–Feb is snow and cold; Jul–Aug is monsoon, with landslides.

How many days are enough for Chopta?

2–3 days. Two days cover the Tungnath and Chandrashila trek and Deoria Taal; a third gives time to rest at altitude or visit Sari village.

How do I reach Chopta?

By air: Dehradun/Jolly Grant (DED) — 290 km by road. Nearest airport with scheduled flights. By train: Rishikesh (RKSH) — 240 km by road. Nearest main station; Haridwar (HW) has more trains. By road: From Haridwar — 270 km. Road runs via Rishikesh, Rudraprayag and Ukhimath.

What are the top things to do in Chopta?

Kedarnath, Badrinath, Ganga Arti Ghat Rishikesh, Har Ki Pauri, Ganga Aarti Sthal, Haridwar, Jim Corbett National Park.

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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.