Deoria Tal vs Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila
Pick Deoria Tal for
tight budgets, camping
Pick Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila for
a spiritual journey, snow
| Deoria Tal | Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Sari, Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand, Chopta, Rudraprayag |
| Highest point | 2,438 m | 4,000 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 20 km | about 10 km |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May, Jun | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Possible |
| Permits | Forest camping fee at the lake. | None for Indian citizens. |
Deoria Tal: 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