Chandrashilla Trek — Trek the Himalayas, Uttarakhand
Chandrashilla is a summit of Tungnath. It means “Moon Rock”, it is located at a height of about 4000 metres(13,000ft) above sea level. The peak provides beautiful views of the Himalayas, including Trishul, Kedar Peak, Nandadevi, Chaukhamba Peak and Bandarpanch. There are many legends associated with this site. According to one legend, this is the place where Lord Rama meditated after defeating the king Lankapati Ravana. Another legend says that moon-god Chandra spent time here in penance.
Chandrashilla Trekking route
Take Bus from Rishikesh to Ukimath that will follow the route via Devprayag — Srinagar — Rudraprayag — Ukimath or via Rudraprayag — Karanprayag — Chamoli — Gopeshwar. It will take around 8 to 10 hours to reach Ukimath or Gopeshwar, from where you can take a taxi to Chopta. Here you can find hotels and resorts, camps in Chopta for night stay.
Chandrashilla Top View
Wake up early in the morning and after breakfast get ready to trek to Chandrashilla. On the way to Chandrashilla, you will see the beautiful meadows, wild animals, shepherds, Himalayan birds and rare species of flora and fauna. After trekking for 3.5 Km you will reach Tungnath temple which is the highest Shiva temple in the world at an elevation of 3,680 meters. Stay at the temple and relax there and commence the short 1.5 Km trek to Chandrashilla peak.
On reaching Chandrshilla enjoy the beautiful and stunning 360-degree view of snow covered the Himalayas. Trek back to Chopta and take your lunch. Enjoy the beauty of Chopta and overnight stay in Chopta, Ukimath.
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