Often referred to as 'Mini Switzerland', Chopta is a small region of meadows and evergreen forest area which is a part of kedarnath wildlife sanctuary located in Uttarakhand state, India and a base for trekking to Tungnath, third temple of Panch Kedar, which lies 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) away, located about 210 kilometers from Rishikesh and 465 kilometers from Delhi.
What makes Chopta different from all the other hill stations of India is its untouched natural existence; how little crowded it is. Devoid of any human interference.Chopta is the place to see if one is looking for calm & tranquility.
Chopta is the base for various trekking destinations like Tungnath, Chandrashila and more.For nature lovers and trekking enthusiast, Chopta is a must visit destination in Uttarakhand State of India.
Chopta is the epicenter of all Panch Kedars (famous Shiva Temples), two on left sides (Kedarnath and Madmaheshwar) and 2 on the right side (Rudranath and Kalpeshwar) and one at the top of Chopta (Tungnath), which is the highest Shiva temple in the world. Thus the positive energy at this place is unmatched.
Chopta is one of the best weekend destination amidst the lap of nature and surrounded by might Himalayan ranges famous for trekking, camping, bird watching.
Attractions in Chopta
Places to See in Chopta and Near Chopta
What makes Chopta different from all the other hill stations of India is its untouched natural existence; how little crowded it is. Devoid of any human interference.Chopta is the place to see if one is looking for calm & tranquility.
Chopta is the base for various trekking destinations like Tungnath, Chandrashila and more.For nature lovers and trekking enthusiast, Chopta is a must visit destination in Uttarakhand State of India.
Chopta is the epicenter of all Panch Kedars (famous Shiva Temples), two on left sides (Kedarnath and Madmaheshwar) and 2 on the right side (Rudranath and Kalpeshwar) and one at the top of Chopta (Tungnath), which is the highest Shiva temple in the world. Thus the positive energy at this place is unmatched.
Chopta is one of the best weekend destination amidst the lap of nature and surrounded by might Himalayan ranges famous for trekking, camping, bird watching.
Attractions in Chopta
- Dense forest of Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary, where temperate and alpine trees are found in abundance. Trees like, oak, pine, burans and many other big size Himalayan species occupy major land part of Chopta Uttarakhand region.
- 41 prominent peaks ( Meru-Sumeru, Ganesh parwat, Chaukhamba, Bandar poonch, Neel kanth, Trisuli, Nanda Devi etc.) with 180 degree view of Greater Himalaya panoramic and 360 degree round close view of mountains.
- Innumerable species of flowers and herbs and there are lot of things which are rest to be named or identified.
- More than 551 species of birds and 121 species of big size mammals.
- Grass land patches (Bugyal/ Meadows) amidst dense forest of Chopta.
- Small streams, rivulets, fall.
- Gentle alpine grassland slops.
- Atrimuni fall
Places to See in Chopta and Near Chopta
- Tungnath Mandir
- Chandrashila
- Gopeshwar
- Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary
- Ukhimath
- Deoria Tal