Circuit · Uttarakhand
Kedarnath & Chopta
Kedarnath, Tungnath and Deoria Tal — pilgrimage and big views in one loop.
- Places
- 3
- Altitude
- 1,980–4,000 m
- Fly / train to
- Dehradun / Rishikesh; Dehradun
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,300
When to go
- ❄︎Jan
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- Mar
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- Dec
Best for most places here: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov. Each place here needs 4–5 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila
A short climb to the highest Shiva temple in the world and a 360° Himalayan summit.
Deoria Tal
A short climb to a forest lake that mirrors Chaukhamba on a still morning.
Kedarnath
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, reached by a 16 km walk (or pony, palki or helicopter).
What to pack for Kedarnath & Chopta
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
- Down or padded jacket
- Woollen cap that covers the ears
- Woollen socks, 2–3 pairs
- Quick-dry trekking pants, 2 pairs
- Quick-dry T-shirts, 2–3
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Rain cover for your bag
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Insulated flask
- Dry bags or zip pouches
- Trekking poles
- Energy bars and dry fruit
- Tissue roll, hand sanitiser and wet wipes
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Kedarnath & Chopta: questions people ask
Which places are in the Kedarnath & Chopta circuit?
The Kedarnath & Chopta circuit in Uttarakhand covers Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila, Deoria Tal and Kedarnath. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Kedarnath & Chopta?
March to June and September to November suit most places in Kedarnath & Chopta. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Kedarnath & Chopta?
Travel to Dehradun / Rishikesh or Dehradun, then continue by road.
How much does a Kedarnath & Chopta trip cost per day?
About ₹2,300 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Kedarnath & Chopta, and which is the highest?
Deoria Tal is the easiest (easy–moderate). Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila is the highest at 4,000 m.