Chandrashila that literally suggests the ‘Moon Rock’ is the summit of the Chandranath Parvat on which the Tungnath temple of Panch Kedar is situated. The majestic Chandrashila summit serves as a vantage point that offers a heavenly panorama of the Great Himalayas.
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Chandrashila is proudly seated at an elevation of 4,000 meters about 13,000 feet above sea level. Many travelers like to commence the exhilarating Chandrashila trek that can be completed by a short gradient of 1.5 km from Tungnath. However, the base camp for the Chandrashila trek is Chopta. Chandrashila is one of the popular treks of Uttarakhand that can be undertaken throughout the year. But sometimes during winters, the trek route remains hidden under the sheath of snow.
Owing to its relative easiness and accessibility, the Chandrashilla summit trek is one of the most frequented treks of Uttarakhand. It offers a mesmerizing 360-degree view of the majestic Himalayan peaks like Kedarnath Dome, Chaukhamba, Trishul, and Nanda Devi. This trek opens up to the verdant meadows, one can absorb the scent of the deodar trees and pay obeisance at the holy Tungnath shrine.
The Chandrashila trek route is a blessing for the weary souls who are in search of peace and tranquillity. This beautiful trek takes one through verdant meadows, deodar forests and the majestic Tungnath shrine. You can also enrapture in spirituality here by visiting the Chandrashila temple, where Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama meditated.
Chandrashila is the summit of Chandranath Parbat at a staggering height of 4,000 meters. There is no accommodation available at the peak, camping is also not permissible. One has to descent 1.5 km down to Tungnath Temple to find any sort of accommodation but that too is limited to a few rooms in an ashram/dhaba and can not be booked in advance. Best is to find a place to stay at Chopta and trek to Chandrashila via Tungnath.
You can find local dhabas in Tungnath and at various spots along the route to Tungnath. These dhabas operate only during the temple season, from May to early November. However, a few dhabas in Chopta remain open throughout the year. Keep in mind that the food options at both Chopta and Tungnath are quite basic. The menu typically includes items like parathas, Maggi, and simple thalis—so don’t expect anything fancy.
It is believed that Lord Lakshman meditated at Chandrashila peak after defeating the demon-king Ravana. Another legend says that moon-god Chandra spent time here in penance.
To know about how to reach Chandrashila from Delhi, refer to Chopta driving directions. Chandrashila summit is a 5 km mild trek which begins from Chopta through Tungnath
Day 01: Rishikesh to Chopta
Take the bus to Ukhimath from Rishikesh that will follow the route via Devprayag-Srinagar-Rudraprayag-Ukhimath or via Rudraprayag-Karnprayag- Chamoli-Gopeshwar. It will take roughly 8-10 hours to reach Ukhimath or Gopeshwar, from where you can hire a taxi to Chopta. You will find resorts, hotels and camps in Chopta for having an overnight stay.
Day 02: Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrashila-Chopta
Wake up early, post breakfast get ready to trek to Chandrashila. On the way, you will see the pristine meadows, shepherds, wild animals, Himalayan birds and rare species of flora-fauna. After trekking for 3.5 kms, you will reach Tungnath temple perched at an elevation of 3,680 meters. It is the highest Shiva temple in the world. On reaching Tungnath, pay obeisance at the temple and admire its old stone architecture. Relax and commence the short 1.5 km trek to Chandrashila Peak.
On reaching Chandrashila, enjoy the stunning 360-degree view of the snow-capped Himalayas. Trek back to Chopta and treat your jaded palates with a scrumptious lunch. Enjoy the beauty of Chopta and overnight stay in chopta.
Day 3: Departure from Chopta
If you going to Delhi NCR have to catch train or flight, try to leave early in the morning after breakfast.
Check out the Chandrashila Trek weather report for December
The minimun and maximum temperature in December in Chandrashila Trek is -7°C and 3°C respectively. The weather is generally chances of snowfall in December and you would feel chilling cold throughout the day. Heavy Woolen clothes are recommended for Chandrashila Trek in December.
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