06/03/2017
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR CHANDRASHILA TREK,
17-19TH MARCH
PRICE: 12,000 rupees ($179 per person)
DURATION: 3 Days, 2 nights
SEASON: All year round
CATEGORY: Moderate
ALTITUDE: 4090metres ( 13000ft)
COORDINATES: 30°29′17″N 79°13′17″E
INCLUSIVE:
• Pick up & drop off - RISHIKESH
• Accomodation (camps)
• All meals - x3 per day, plus snacks and water
• All camping gear (including tents, sleeping bags&hiking gear)
• Guide (Fluent in English)
• Forest camping charges
• Permits and entrance fees
• First aid
NOT INCLUSIVE:
- Insurance
ABOUT THE TREK:
Chandrashila is summit of the Tungnath which literally means "Moon Rock". It is 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea level. This peak provides a spectacular view of Himalayas,especially Nandadevi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba peaks. The beauty of Chandrashila is breathtaking and unforgettable. It is an impressive vantage point that offers 360 degrees panoramic views of the mighty Himalayas.This is a beautiful trek, with difficulty level rated as easy to moderate. On the way to Chopta (trekking starting point) from Rishikesh we will pass through amazing town Devprayag, which is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River.
When we will start our trek to Chandrashila on the way we will pass through Tungnath Temple. Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world. Tungnath is famous for its 1000 year old Lord Shiva temple believed to have been built by Arjuna himself.
BRIEF ITINERARY:
DAY 01: RISHIKESH TO CHOPTA (DRIVE)
DAY 02: CHOPTA TO CHANDRASHILA (TREK)
AND BACK TO CHOPTA
DAY 03: CHOPTA TO RISHIKESH