Kedarnath vs Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila
Pick Kedarnath for
family trips
Pick Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila for
nature, first-timers, photography, fewer people
| Kedarnath | Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Gaurikund, Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand, Chopta, Rudraprayag |
| Highest point | 3,583 m | 4,000 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 32 km | about 10 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 4–5 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Possible | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Possible |
| Permits | Char Dham registration with Uttarakhand Tourism is mandatory — check the current process before you travel. | None for Indian citizens. |
Kedarnath: 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