Chopta Chandrashila Trek – A Himalayan Trail That Touches the Sky
Chopta Chandrashila Trek is a very scenic and spiritually abundant trek of the Indian Himalayas. Chopta which is also known as a Mini Switzerland of India is a quiet village located in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. The trek is a perfect combination of adventure, spirituality and Himalayan charm hence the trek is one of the best winter treks in India to both the beginners and experienced trekkers. About the Chopta Chandrashila Trek It is a wander through fairyland -- through the deep oak and rhododendron woodland, the snow-white meadows and the old temples. The completion of the trip is Chandrashila Summit, which is a high peak of about 13,000 ft., where one can get a 360deg view of some of the most grand Himalayan peaks - Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedarnath, and Chaukhamba. This trek has its base at Chopta , which is at the elevation of 8, 790 ft. On the way, it goes through Tungnath, the largest Shiva temple in the world, and to Chandrashila the name that means Moon Rock. The path is not ...