Camping In Chopta

Location: Chopta

Parking: Available

Accommodation Types: Tents

About The Activity

Escaping from the chaotic hassles of city life and sleeping in a tent while listening to crickets chirping and the flowing stream. Camping at a place surrounded by woods is an adventure but knowing the fact that any wild animal could come across the tent is a little scary but a whole lot of fun. Sitting in the lap of nature, admiring the captivating view of the woods, and listening to the sound of silence with a tranquilizing environment is the dream, isn’t it? Camping in Chopta is a whole new experience that should be on your must-do list. 

About Camping In Chopta

Camping as an activity has drawn a lot of attention from the tourists as they want to be in close proximity to nature and camping helps them explore new places and to take their trip to the next level by setting up camps in the woods and cooking their own food while having a bonfire. Camping in Chopta is quite popular among the tourists as they look for a break from their everyday routine and decide to relax and give their pollution-filled lungs a little fresh air.

Best Time To Visit Chopta

Summers

Chopta sees a large crowd during the summer season. People wanting to escape the heat of the cities to feel the cold soothing breeze of the mountains, come running to hill stations. Thus, Chopta is a hotspot during the summer season. One can find lush green mountains and serene views during the summer months from March to May. Thus the best time to visit Chopta is from March to May.

Monsoon

Chopta experiences monsoon between the months of July to September when the region experiences very heavy and frequent rainfall. Although by the end of September, there is very little rain and the region provides a breathtaking view of the valley.

Winters

Although summers see heavy traffic, Chopta isn’t any less beautiful during the winters. The same destination that looks lush green during the summers, looks very dry during the cold months of November and December.

How To Reach Chopta

Chopta by Air

The nearest airport from Chopta is Jolly Grant Airport at a distance of 226km in Dehradun. There are also bus services available from the airport that take tourists to Chopta.

Chopta by Road

Chopta has a well-connected road network with the major cities of Uttarakhand. The nearest cities are Srinagar and Rishikesh which are connected with the bus terminal in New Delhi thus several busses are also available.

Chopta by Train

The nearest railway station from Chopta is at a distance of 202 km in Rishikesh.

• Auli to Chopta: Distance- 148 km
• Rishikesh to Chopta: Distance- 164 km
• Makkumath to Chopta: Distance- 30 km
• Delhi to Chopta: Distance- 262 km

Things To Carry

ID PROOF: Carry a valid ID proof issued by the government.

CLOTHING: Warm clothing (Down jacket/fleece jacket, woolen cap/scarf, hat, lowers, woolen & cotton socks, thermal wears), cotton towels, trekking/hiking shoes & other comfortable regular wear.

TOILETRIES: Lip balm, wet wipes, skin moisturizer, sunscreen.

MEDICAL RELATED: Personal medicines (if any), mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, dehydration salt.

OPTIONAL: Sunglasses, rubber slipper, power bank, candy, dust mask, etc.

Do’s & Don’ts

DO’S 

• Do keep heavy and warm jackets if you are going during the winter months.

• Do wear clothes in layers

• Do carry nuts and energy bars to keep yourself energetic

• Do wear a mask

• Do carry your sanitizer

DON’TS

• Do not disrespect the authority

• Do not litter anywhere on your path

• Do not argue or fight with the tour leader or anyone.