Chopta & Tungnath — Mini Switzerland ofUttarakhand.
Distance
470 km
Duration
2 days
Climb
3,200 m
Chopta & Tungnath — Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand.
Two days from Rishikesh through the sacred confluences of Devprayag and Rudraprayag to the alpine meadows of Chopta — nicknamed 'Mini Switzerland' for its rolling grasslands beneath the Chaukhamba peaks. Tungnath at 3,680m is the world's highest Shiva temple, reached by a 3.5km trek from Chopta. The route follows the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, sacred to Hindus and bursting with rhododendrons in spring.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance470 km
Days2
Total climb3,200 m
DifficultyModerate
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2 days, 2 moods.
A suggested split across 2 days with 10 waypoints to discover along the way.
RishikeshStart · Yoga capital on the Ganges. Take NH7 north towards Devprayag. Best to start by 7am to beat pilgrim traffic.
Devprayag SangamScenic Point · Sacred confluence where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers join to form the Ganges. The two waters meet in distinct colours.
Srinagar GarhwalRestaurant · Old royal capital on the Alaknanda. Last sizeable town with petrol stations and dhabas before the mountains. Try ras-bal sweets.
RudraprayagScenic Point · Second great confluence (Alaknanda + Mandakini). Famous for Jim Corbett's 'Man-eater of Rudraprayag' leopard story.
UkhimathOvernight · Overnight in Ukhimath at 1,317m — winter seat of the Kedarnath deities. Quiet guesthouses with mountain views.
Chopta MeadowsScenic Point · Alpine bugyals (meadows) at 2,680m nicknamed 'Mini Switzerland'. Rhododendron forests bloom red in April-May.
Tungnath Trek BaseMountain Pass · World's highest Shiva temple at 3,680m, 1,000+ years old, fifth and highest of the Panch Kedar. 3.5km trek one-way from Chopta. Park bikes safely.
Rudraprayag ReturnScenic Point · Pause at the river confluence for chai. The descent through the Mandakini valley is faster than the climb.
DevprayagRestaurant · Late lunch at the sangam. The Ganges-blessing temple here is the headwaters' pilgrim heart.
RishikeshEnd · Return to Rishikesh in time for the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.
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