Bhagwati Devi Mandir
Bhagwati Devi Mandir, Rains to Kundi, Rains - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
Chopta
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Safety & current conditions in Chopta
Generally safe to travel
Advisory
No active alerts. Carry layers, keep emergency contacts handy and check local conditions before you set out.
Live weather
28°C
Partly cloudy
Mountain weather changes quickly. Treat this as a planning signal, not a final safety clearance - confirm locally before you set out.
Overview
The "mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand" - alpine meadows and rhododendron forest that serve as the base for the Tungnath-Chandrashila trek and the Deoria Tal lake, with Chaukhamba views.
DIY Snapshot
DIY difficulty
Easy
Best for
Slow travel, Nature, Trek
Ideal days
2 days
Best season
Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov
Budget
βΉ6,000-βΉ11,000
Local transport
Moderate
Internet
Patchy
Safety comfort
High
Languages
Hindi, Garhwali
Plan it yourself
The DIY deep-dive
DIY route options
The classic route
Base around Chopta and run the standard 2-day plan - the easiest, most dependable version of the trip.
Quick trip or slow stay
Squeeze it into a weekend, or give Chopta an extra day or two - slowing down is the whole point of an offbeat place like this.
What most travellers miss
- Download offline maps and share your plan first - the mobile network here is patchy to none.
- Stay in a local homestay over a hotel - it is the real draw here, and proper hotels are few.
- Time it for March to June, September to November. Outside that window, snow, weather or road closures can cut access.
Where to base yourself
Chopta
The main base - most stays, food and transport, and the easiest to reach.
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Bhairav Mandir
Bhairav Mandir, Rains to Kundi, Rains - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
Nag and Naini Mandir
Nag and Naini Mandir, Rains to Kundi, Rains - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
Havankund
Havankund, Rains to Kundi, Rains - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
Naini Mata Mandir, built in 2017
Naini Mata Mandir, built in 2017, Rains to Kundi, Rains - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
Shiv Mandir
Shiv Mandir, Rains to Kundi, Rains - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
Nanda Devi Mandir
Nanda Devi Mandir, Bhangota to Kundi, Dungri - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
holy grass
holy grass, Rains to Kundi, Rains - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
Bhumiyal Dev Mandir
Bhumiyal Dev Mandir, Rains to Kundi, Rains - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
Jhala Mala Mata
Jhala Mala Mata, Rains to Kundi, Rains - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
Naini Mata Mandir
Naini Mata Mandir, Bhangota to Kundi, Dungri - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
Traditional sacred spot of Naini Devi
Traditional sacred spot of Naini Devi, Bhangota to Kundi, Dungri - 246453, Uttarakhand, India
Hotels & food in Chopta
Stay
SATI LODGE AND RESTAURANT
SATI LODGE AND RESTAURANT, NH7, NandaprayΔg - 246449, Uttarakhand, India
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Stay
SHREE CHINTAMANI HOMESTAY
SHREE CHINTAMANI HOMESTAY, NH7, Gopeshwar - 246401, Uttarakhand, India
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Food
ZILA PANCHAYAT CANTEEN
ZILA PANCHAYAT CANTEEN, NH107A, Gangalgaon - 246401, Uttarakhand, India
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Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Trek – 2-Day Itinerary
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Uttarakhand
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₹199
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