Watch the Impeccable Sunrise at Chandrashila Peak (Tungnath), Uttarakhand

Are you planning to take an adventure trip in India with your friends or family? There are a lot of uncomplicated trekking alternatives in India wherein you can enjoy a fun time as a part of your vacation. Even though earlier family camping and trekking familiarity will be exceedingly useful, nonetheless with the assistance of practised kid-friendly conduct easy treks along with your kids.

India offers varied tourism options for all kinds of people having varied preferences and one such favoured destination is Chandrashila Peaklocated in the lush and mesmerizing valley of Uttarakhand.

A view of Tungnath Temple from Chopta Trek.

Know More About Chandrashila peak (Tungnath) Uttarakhand

• Chandrashila literally denotes “Moon Rock”. It is positioned at a height of about 4,000 metres above sea level.
• There are a variety of folklores linked with this Chandrashila. As per one of the most famed myths, this is the place wherein Lord Rama meditated subsequent to overpowering Ravana the demon king. Yet another legend states that the moon-god Chandra spent time in this place in reparation.
• Chandrashila peak is one of the most well-known treks that attract family holders largely to carry out adventurous trek at any point of the year, with the exception of when it is profoundly snowing all through the months between December to January.
• While carrying out trekking in Chandrashila peak visitors get the awe-inspiring view of the gorgeous Nandadevi peak, Trishul peak, Kedar Peak, and Chaukhamba peaks.
• The Chandrashila acme slanders above the Tungnath temple, wherein you can make a small stop in this temple before starting the trek.

Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world and is one of the five and the highest Panch Kedar temples.

Temple situated on Chandrashila Peak.

Reaching Chandrashila - By Road

Visitor can board buses directly till Gopeshwar or Okhimath from Dehradun or Haridwar the total journey takes about 10 hours to reach. After reaching these spots Chopta can be reached by engaging a jeep or taking it on a shared basis. One more probable road is in the course of Haridwar, Rudraprayag subsequently Ukhimath ultimately reaching Chopta. To reach Chandrashila an extra 1.5 kms has to be trailed along a very sharp incline.

Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini.

Trek Commences At Chopta

• The trek starts at Chopta which is located about 35 kms away from Ukhimath, and is effortlessly accessible by highway.
• It is to be noted that Chopta is not electrified at this time, as it is positioned in the Kedarnath sanctuary, and it is a boon in masquerade since herein you can enjoy the blissfulness of nature without much intrusion from the human race.
• Chopta is an enticing paddock, presenting exceptional locale for encampment.
• The trek commences with a climb, and it keeps on becoming sharp as the trek nears the Tungnath temple.
• The preliminary leg of the trek route has wholesome stretches of Rhododendron jungle which blossom which creates a heaven like atmosphere in late March to mid May.
• The pasture can be embarked upon where the jungle finishes, and envelops the complete extend till Tungnath.
• Colossal rocky crags are observable, as the trekkers near Tungnath.

Chopta offers amazing views of the imposing Himalayan range.

Chopta is popularly known as ‘Mini Switzerland’ in Uttarakhand.

Captivating Attraction For The Trekkers

Chandrashila Peak – Cloud blanket around the hills at early morning hours.

Sunrise at Chandrashila – Only few fortunate trekkers can get this view.

Sunrise at Chandrashila – The sunrise at Chandrashila peak is really beautiful.

View from Chandrashila Peak

Another View from Chandrashila Peak

The sight of majestic peaks from Chandrashila during full moon nights is enthralling, as are the sunrises and sunsets, when all the mountain peaks are set ablaze and set the spirit on a grandiose experience. The trek is charismatic and soul purging. It offers the sense of oneness with the environment which leaves an eternal effect on the psyche and essence of the person. An experience that is difficult to express in words but felt by the heart, so there should not be a second thought in planning the next family holiday to the tantalizing Chandrashila peak (Tungnath) based in Uttarakhand.

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