Day 2
Trek to Tungnath Temple and Chandrashila
Hours |
Next day, after breakfast, we will start trek to Tungnath and then to Chandrashila Summit. It is best to start early in the morning from Chopta to Tungnath, which is the highest Shiva Temple in the world, located at a height of 3,680 meters. The temple is one of the Panch Kedars and is tucked in the lap of the Chandrashila peak. It is believed that Tungnath is more than 1000 years old and holds a legend that corroborates some of the incidents depicted in the Mahabharata epic. From Tungnath temple, a further ascent of an hour terminates atop the Chandrashila summit where one can capture the silvery sheen of the Himalayan range dotted with several peaks and also of all the green valleys and deep gorges. Evening back to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 3
Chopta – Haridwar
5.5 Hours |
184 Kms
Today's trek covers a distance of minimum 9 km, both ways in 6 hours, an altitude from 3003 mt to 3860 MT, an altitude gain of 850 Mt.
The trail goes along with the Puspawati river, and through a forest of Rhododendrons and Bhojpatra.
Amazing view of Mt. Ghori and Rataban Peaks on the way.
Dinner & Overnight stay in hotel, Ghangria.Start early morning trek (7 Km) to reach "Hemkund Sahib", situated at an altitude of 4,329 mts. Afternoon trek down to reach Ghangaria for overnight stay. Evening is free for rest and relaxation. Overnight stay.
Day 4
Haridwar to Delhi Departure
Hours |
Morning you can take a holy dip in the river Ganga. After breakfast check out from the hotel and depart for Delhi. On arrival transfer at Delhi airport / railway station for your onwards journey.