Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila vs Kedarkantha
Pick Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila for
nature, a spiritual journey, photography, fewer people, a smaller budget
Pick Kedarkantha for
snow, camping, adventure
| Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila | Kedarkantha | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Chopta, Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand, Sankri, Uttarkashi |
| Highest point | 4,000 m | 3,810 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 10 km | about 20 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 6 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| 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 | Possible |
| With seniors | Possible | Not advised |
| Permits | None for Indian citizens. | Forest entry fee (Govind Wildlife Sanctuary area), usually handled by your trek operator. |
Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Kedarkantha: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely