Brahmatal vs Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila
Pick Brahmatal for
snow, camping, adventure
Pick Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila for
nature, first-timers, a spiritual journey, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Brahmatal | Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Lohajung, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Chopta, Rudraprayag |
| Highest point | 3,734 m | 4,000 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 22 km | about 10 km |
| Days on the ground | 6–7 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam / Dehradun | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Possible | Good |
| With seniors | Not advised | Possible |
| Permits | Forest department permit, usually arranged by the operator. | None for Indian citizens. |
Brahmatal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely