Tungnath–Chandrashila Trek

Tungnath–Chandrashila Trek

A short but spectacular Himalayan trek to India's highest Shiva temple

Easy 📍 Uttarakhand 📏 8 km ⛰️ Max 3679m 📅 1 day(s) ✅ No permit required

Best Seasons

Mar Apr May Sep Oct Nov

Start Point

Chopta → Chandrashila Summit (3,679m)

Drive to Chopta from Rishikesh (~200km, 7hrs) or Haridwar via Ukhimath road.

Highlights

Tungnath temple — highest Shiva shrine in the world
360° Himalayan panorama from Chandrashila summit
Rhododendron bloom in March–April

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