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Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek
Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek is an extremely picturesque trek in the Garhwal Himalayas and it can be undertaken throughout the year
Highlights
- Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek is one of the most convenient treks to start with. This is considered to be one of the best treks for beginners.
- Chandrashila Trek is snow-clad during the winter months from December to the middle of March. At this point in time, the weather is very cold and the trek is difficult for the rest of the season. Life will come to a standstill witnessing the amazing landscapes and snow-clad mountains all around you.
- Sunrise and sunset are jaw-dropping and really worth watching. The fiery sun rays falling on the peaks in the vicinity will leave you with a complete surprise. You will come across many alluring landscapes. You will certainly be amazed at the astounding beauty of this place.
Overview
Chandrashilla Trek
Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek is a rock face above and beyond the temple of Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world. The trail is tricky with its abrupt climbs and sudden changes in the terrain. The snow-filled hills are majestic and leave you in awe, the eeriness along with the surreal beauty brings everything to a standstill. The trail is surrounded by an imposing forest of oak, deodar, and rhododendron that shadow a rich bed of flowering plants. This under-rated, untouched beauty provides a 360-degree view of some of the most astounding views of the Garhwal Himalayas. This trek is great for people who want to start trekking in the Himalayas. It's also a visual delight which attracts not only trekkers but also photographers around the world to capture the beauty.
The best time to do Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek is from January to May and again from October to December. It starts to snow in the month of November and the intensity increases day by day. With the arrival of January, there is already 5 to 7 feet of snow layering the ground. The weather is quite pleasurable during the daytime but it tends to get worse by the night. Winters are chilly and summers are pleasant at this place. The Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek temperature varies from -15 to 15 centigrade during the winter season while it revolves around 10 to 30 degrees centigrade during the summer season. Deoriatal Chandrashila trek height incorporates a maximum elevation of around 13,600 feet. The total Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek distance is around 30 kilometers and it takes around 5 days in order to complete the trek.
Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek Difficulty Level
This trek is very famous when it comes to beginners. Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek difficulty level is actually considered to be low and hence it comes under the easy to moderate trek category. It is a perfect mix of easy and difficult trails. If you want to experience a Himalayan trek for the first time, Deoriatal Chandrashila trek acts as your perfect go-to option. It is naturally crafted in such a way that a beginner in the Himalayas would never lose their way.
Deoriatal Chandrashila trek with Trekmunk
We will assure the trekkers a heavenly experience throughout their venture out into the wild. As per the chandrashila trek reviews suggest, Trekmunk is one of the best trekking companies in India that provides you with the best trek leaders having loads of experience in the mountains. The total cost package of this trek costs around 9,000 bucks which will accompany all inclusions such as accommodation, food, travel gears, permit, and an experienced trek guide. You can find the Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek Map and Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek Images here.
A lot of people claim to find this trek very interesting to refresh themselves amidst their daily routine life filled with boredom. You are assured to get an amazing company of wanderlusts alongside you. You might feel that going with strangers won't be fun but believe us, you will certainly descend the trek with your hand over their shoulders promising to trace more peaks together in the future. This trip provides you with complete assurance to enhance your relationship with nature. The blistering wildlife and amazing landscapes will take you on a journey to heaven. The trek to the summit is tough but returning back from that ambiance to the same old life will be even tougher. So what are you waiting for? Get ready with your backpack and book the amazing Deoriatal Chandrashila trek 2020 with us right now. Trek the Himalayas with Trekmunk and turn your dream into reality.
Best Time to visit Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek
The best time to do Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek is from October to December and again from January to May. It starts to snow in the month of November and the intensity increases day by day. With the arrival of January, there is already 5 to 7 feet of snow layering the ground. The weather is quite pleasurable during the daytime but it tends to get worse by the night. Winters are chilly and summers are pleasant at this place. The temperature in Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek varies from -15 to 15 centigrade during the winter season while it revolves around 10 to 30 degrees centigrade during the summer season. The whole region and the surrounding hills in the vicinity will provide a picturesque setting. You will get to witness the snow-laden ranges of the mighty Garhwal Himalayas.
Brief Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Drive from Dehradun to Sari
On the way to Sari from Dehradun, your drive to the trek destination will take around eight to ten hours including a comfortably timed break for breakfast and lunch. The distance of the whole journey from Dehradun to Sari is around 231 Kms journey and it will take approximately 8-10 hours to reach Sari via road. The 8-10 hours journey will be exhausting but throughout the trail, you will never run out of alluring views, so don’t sleep as you might miss out on a view that you will cherish forever. We will come across many confluences of rivers and spectacular landscapes all along the drive.
Once we reach Sari, it will mark the end of day 1 on this trek to Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek. We will take a rest and stay overnight. Dinner will be served at night and in order to have an ample amount of rest, we will suggest you sleep early.
Meals : Dinner Only
Accommodation : Hotel/ Homestay
Time Taken : 7-8 hours
Altitude : 6,600 ft.
Distance : 231 km
Day 2 : Trek from Sari to Deoriatal
The next step on the way to Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek is 3 kilometers from Sari to Deoriatal. Deoriatal is situated at an altitude of 7,800 feet and it takes around 3 hours to reach here from Sari. The trail passes through dense rhododendron forests, maple trees, few streams and finally, opens out to beautiful meadows. Although the journey starts from Haridwar, the actual trek commences from Sari village. After having an early start to the day with a healthy and delicious breakfast, you will commence your trek towards Deoriatal.
After having breakfast, the amazing trek will begin and will be around 3 km long. You can have a small sightseeing tour around the campsite if you wish. Once you start your trek, you can see the reflection of amazing surroundings in the crystal clear lake. Therefore it is often called ‘two worlds at one place’. Your trek to Deoriatal will be lined by the holy rivers Ganga and Alaknanda.
The trail is considered to be easy with a combination of ascent and descent. A well-organised trail of rocks will open you to the elegant view of the Chandrashila summit. From here, the Tungnath temple looks like a speck of colour. There are almost no water sources throughout the 3 km walk. So, make sure you have enough reserve water in your bottles to meet the water demand of your body. This place is considered to be a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers. The chirping of the birds and blossoming of the flora will take you on a journey that you never thought existed while living your rich city life. A warm and delicious lunch will be served when we shall reach the Deoriatal campsite by the lake.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 2 hours
Altitude : 7,800 ft.
Distance : 3 km
Day 3 : Trek from Deoriatal to Syalmi via Rohini Bugyal
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 7- 8 hours
Altitude : 8,700 ft.
Distance : 15 km
Day 4 : Trek from Syalmi to Baniya Kund
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 7-8 hours
Altitude : 13,700 ft. at top
Distance : 8 km
Day 5 : Trek from Baniya Kund to Chandrashila via Tungnath and back to Sari
We will trek from Baniya Kund to Tungnath and Chandrashilla peak on this day. This trek will be13 Kms and usually takes 7-8 hours. Enjoy the mountain vegetation and trees en route. Overnight stay will be at Chopta.
We shall start our day as early as possible. After a delicious breakfast, we will set out on the journey to Chandrashila top from Baniya Kund. We can witness the beautiful sunrise from the Tungnath top. The trail from Chopta to the Tungnath Temple runs on a well-defined concrete bounded path. The trail will be a little tougher today with challenging steep climbs. During winter, you will find a thick layer of snow covering the whole trail. There are no water points throughout the trail. So, make sure you carry a sufficient amount of water with yourself. After crossing the steep slope, you will reach the summit of the Chandrashila peak. Here, you can get a 360-degree view of the Kumaon and Garhwal mountain ranges with snow-clad mountains in the entire vicinity. The renowned peaks consist of – Nanda Devi, Kedar Dome, Trishul, Dronagiri and Nanda Ghunti. You can also witness the glimpses of Gangotri and Thalay Sagar right at the edge
You will feel like you are in heaven being surrounded by these many mountain peaks in the vicinity. We will spend some time embracing the beauty of the setting and glorifying the magnificence of nature. After this, we will make our way back to the Sari base camp and this will mark the end of the longest and the most hectic day of our trek. So, we will have dinner at the campsite and proceed to sleep as soon as possible without incorporating any further delay.
Meals : Breakfast Only
Accommodation : Not Included
Time Taken : 7-8 hours
Distance : 205 km
Drive from Sari to Rishikesh
After breakfast, all you have to do is drive to Rishikesh.
Throughout the whole return journey to Dehradun, we assure you will keep thinking about the whole trek. The pristine snow-laden mountains and the serene cascade of water bodies will keep flashing continuously. The inclusion of such beauty on the heart will compel you to become a travel nomad who is in seek of nature’s love. Deoriatal Chandrashila trek will be imprinted in your heart forever. You are certainly going to return back with a happy heart and a self promise to visit this beautiful place again and again.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : NA
Time Taken : 7-8 hours
Altitude : NA
Distance : 190 KM
How To Reach
We can arrange a cab for you from the pickup point in Dehradun, you will be liable to pay for this. All the trekkers joining the trek can share the cab cost. For communications purposes, we will create a Whatsapp Group before the departure date of the trek and will share the details regarding the transportation. The drop at Dehradun after the trek will be arranged in a similar way.
How to reach Deoriatal Chandrashilla Trek Base Camp (Sari) :
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Dehradun and is easily accessible, it is just 25 km away from the city. Daily flights from New Delhi are available to this airport. You will have to take a bus or a cab to reach Sari.
By Train
Dehradun railway station. Overnight trains that hail from Delhi are Nandadevi Express and Dehradun Express. People often prefer railways over airways because with trains you get to see the landscape in its full glory, it is also cheaper and you will definitely enjoy your way till Dehradun. You will have to take a bus or a cab to reach Sari.
By Road
Regular bus service is available from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate which plies government buses that are safe and you can rely on them more than the private buses. You will have to take a bus or a cab to reach Sari.
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