Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila vs Har Ki Dun
Pick Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila for
first-timers, a spiritual journey, tight budgets, fewer people, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Har Ki Dun for
camping, adventure
| Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila | Har Ki Dun | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Chopta, Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand, Sankri, Uttarkashi |
| Highest point | 4,000 m | 3,566 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 10 km | about 47 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 7–8 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Dehradun |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Possible | Possible |
| Permits | None for Indian citizens. | Forest entry fee (Govind Wildlife Sanctuary), usually via your operator. |
Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Har Ki Dun: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely