Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek

When you will reach the Railway Station of Rishikesh, you will be picked up by us at around 6:30 a.m. You will reach Sari(6,600 ft) in around 7-8 hours. Rishikesh- the hub of yoga is the pilgrimage city of Uttarakhand and provides amazing viewpoints throughout the city. Holy river Ganga flows in the city and embarks the city as a sacred place. Every year millions of people across the world come here to learn yoga, to take a holy dip in the river Ganga, to capture the beautiful sites of the city, to experience the various adventurous sports in thecity. Throughout your journey, you can see beautiful views of the Himalayas located in the Garhwal region. Most probably, you will reach Sari Village by 6:00 p.m.

Sari Village is a little beautiful village that comprises huts, water streams, agricultural fields.You can explore the nearby market of the village and can buy anything if you find something great.

Your second day will be of Deoriatal trek(7,800 ft). It will take about 1 hour to complete this 3 km distance. Trek will be easy to moderate. The trail will be rocky. You can even see the summit of Chandrashila and Tungnath Temple from the Deoriatal trek. You can take a break for some time where you feel like capturing the scenery or feel nature. You will see a bundle of rhododendrons across the trek.

Then gradually by moving forward you will attain such height where you won't be able to see any village behind. Then finally you will reach your destination & will see crystal clear water of Deoriatal. You will reach here by afternoon. You will be served delicious hot lunch and then the day is yours. Post lunch you will be having the whole day to explore the place up to the hilt. You will find inner peace over this place which will make you happy inside out. You will stay here overnight in a lakeside camp. Feel the clear sky above you in the tranquil surroundings and have a wonderful sleep.

Do not miss the early morning scene at Deoriatal. The rays of the sun when embarking on the Chaukhamba which is in the background will fill the next level of energy in you. On your third day, you will get to know more about Chaukhamba. As you begin your day third, you will find colorful Rhododendron especially red & pink color. After some time you will be following the path towards Rohini Bugyal and Chopta. You will have to cross a few forests thickened with oak trees & some rhododendrons. You may also discover some small wild animals.

After trekking for about half an hour, you will reach Bhagdwal temple. Now, this temple is known to be the joint venture of three treks namely Sari Village, Ukhimat, and Rohini Bugyal. Then eventually you will address Chandrashila & massive Kala parvat. You may also find some water streams from where you can fill your water bottles. Moving ahead, after reaching the destination you will see a meadow & a few Shepards’ huts. Spend the whole night here.

This day you are gonna have a new experience. It is suggestable to start the hike as soon as possible so that you don't miss the glorious sunrise from the top of the Tungnath. The trek from Chopta to Tungnath temple is concrete-bounded and is easy to access. Then your hike will start which will have quite steep climbing and some really sharp turns. Continuing the hike, you will finally be able to see the Chandrashila peak. If you hit this place in winters then you will see mountains covered with snow all around.

After reaching the steep end, you will discover a heart-warming view of the Garhwal & Kumaon mountains standing still in a stunning manner. Some of the peaks you will discover from here are Nanda Devi, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Dronagiri, Chaukhamba, and Kedar. After spending some time here, then climb down and return to Baniyakund campsite. Night to spend at a campsite in Baniyakund.

Time to go back home. You will take your way back from Chopta road to Rishikesh. You will reach Rishikesh after around 6-7 hours in the evening time.