QUICK OVERVIEW
Date
Apr 6-12
Arrival Airport
Dedradun
Accommodation
Homestay/ Hostel
Duration
6 nights
Meals
All meals during the trek
Group size
12-14
CHANDRASHILA SHORT ITINERARY :
Note : Itinerary has pictures from all seasons. The picture of snow are from winter trek. Other seasons won't have this much snow and will be much easier too.
DAY 01 : ARRIVE RISHIKESH BY EVENING
Usually I ask people to reach delhi and take an overnight bus. But now I will suggest take the direct flight to Dehradun. This way , you will be less tired also for the trek. We will walk through the famous Laxman JHULA bridge , have some snacks and sit beside the river for a while. Today evening , we will have the briefing about the trek so that even if you forgot to bring something, you can still go and procure it.
DID YOU KNOW?
Word Chandrashila means moon rock. This peak is located on Chandranath Parvat. This point offers the magnificent anomic view of the great Himalayas.
DAY 02 : RISHIKESH TO SARI
We will start the road trip to our base village today After breakfast , we will move, along the holy Ganges and Alaknanda river, to Sari : my favourite village in the Himalayas. Today our hike is of only 20 minutes to first campsite from the roadhead.
You will also be given practical information on – How to trek and How to backpack
Post dinner , we will go for a stroll in the village and watch the clear sky and galaxy bands.
DAY 03 : TREK TO DEORIATAL
Post Breakfast , we will start our trek ( 2 hours ) and you will reach one of the best campsites in the Himalayas by 12 in the afternoon. It boasts the view of mighty Mt. Chaukamba ( 7138 M ).
Here , we will learn
- How to pitch a tent and use other trekking equipments
- How to navigate when lost ( surprise surprise !! )
- How to make your own fire
DID YOU KNOW?
According To Mythology, It Is Believed That This Is The Same Place Where Lord Rama Meditated After Winning Over Ravan.
DAY 04 : TREK TO CHOPTA
I cannot tell you how much I love this portion of the trek .This is the most alive jungle you will come across, I promise you will be trekking through one of the densest areas too- Kedarnath wild life sanctuary As much as you will love mountains , you will love this forest more.
We will be spending some time dipping our feet in a stream in between the jungle and relax by the middle of the day. We will be carrying a day pack with packed lunch and other required items , you will have an option to send the heavy backpack back if you want
DID YOU KNOW?
Offers a mesmerizing panoramic view of peaks such as Kedarnath dome, Trishul and nanda Devi.
DAY 05 : CHANDRASHILA PEAK (3600M, 5KM)
A scenic trek, today's hike will take you to the Tungnath Temple. An ideal place to seek mental peace, this temple is popular among the locals and trekkers as well. Moving further from the temple; after a short break, you will be heading to Chandrashila Summit that attains a towering height of 3,600m. We will plan to reach the summit for the sunrise . Enjoy some of the most stunning and panoramic views of the Mt. Kedar, Mt. Chaukhamba , Mt. Nandadevi and other nearby peaks before trekking back to Chopta.
While in this region, you can also see Himalayan monals and griffons.
DID YOU KNOW?
The best winter trek in the country that’s suitable for everyone
DAY 06 : DRIVE FROM CHOPTA TO RISHIKESH
After the breakfast, we will go to this pretty village school. I taught here for a while during my tenure in the mountains. Each of you can bring something to give the kids here- pen, pencil ,books, chocolates. We will divide our batch into teams and teach in different classes.
Today morning, an exciting drive through the scenic passes and terrains of Chopta will take you back to Rishikesh. We will celebrate our successful trek in Rishikesh