Trekking in Tungnath

Activity Location: Tungnath

Pick-up/ Drop locations: Chopta(Sari Village)

Trek Distance: 5 Km

Treak Height: 11,385 ft

Trek Difficulty Level: Moderate

About the Tungnath Trek

 The Chopta Tungnath trekking starts from the rustic Sari village, where you will bring a glance at the ancient culture of local people. Move ahead on the Chopta route that is poured with little shrines that exist in the naturalness by the red and yellow flags wrapped on them. When ultimately enter the Tungnath top capture stunning peaks of Nanda Devi, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Dronagiri, Chaukhamba, and Kedarnath. Tungnath is the world’s highest Panch Kedar temple of Uttarakhand. It is located at an elevation of 11,385 ft. During the hiking of Tungnath, you can enjoy a majestic view of Panchachuli, Nanda Devi, Kedarnath. Hiking begins from the rustic Sari village, where you can explore the historical culture of local people, go through the enchanting trail, enthralling treks, and oak forest. Located at the height of 3,470 m, Tungnath is one of the acclaimed Panch Kedar to Lord Shiva in Uttarakhand. Every year a large number of pilgrims visit Tungnath. The shrine was completely covered by snow during the winter. Bird watching in Tungnath is one of the interesting activities, you can see Monal and other types of Birds easily around Tungnath or you can also spot musk deer's in the region. Located at the height of 3,470 m, Tungnath is one of the acclaimed Panch Kedar to Lord Shiva in Uttarakhand. Every year a large number of pilgrims visit Tungnath. The shrine was completely covered by snow during the winter.

About the Trekking Activity

Trekking is an aspect of walking undertaken with the distinct purpose of exploring and admiring the scenery.it usually carries place on tracks in regions of relatively unspoiled nature. Trekking is comparable to meditation when you climb up to a mountain peak.it somehow calms you down. You are with yourself for that sudden moment and there is no other belief that can match that serenity and nearness to oneself.
Trekking is a positive walking experience that is a blend of hiking and walking activity in which one can take a multi-day excursion admiring the panorama of rural areas, rugged ridges & regions, valleys, and palaces.

Best Time to Visit Tungnath

• For devotees, the god is everywhere. As the most precious time to visit the Tungnath temple is summer, which is closed during winters due to heavy snowfall. Apart from that, it's risky to visit in monsoons, due to the risk of landslides. Better avoid it. That’s why the temple is closed mostly in the wintertime of approx. 6 months.

• Tungnath Weather & Climate

• Tungnath in Summer
• Summer is the best time to visit tungnath for the pleasant weather. The average temperature in this season is 16 to 17 degrees Celsius. The whole area covered with the devotees also melted and made the route.
• Tungnath in Winter
• The winter temperature of tungnath is 9 to 25 degrees Celsius. Most tourists came just to watch the snowfall during this season and enjoy the chilly weather. Sometimes the temperature can touch sub-zero and a maximum of 4°C.
• Tungnath in Monsoon 
• Monsoon is the best time for nature lovers. There is a lush greenery area while you doing tungnath temple trekking and beautiful views from the sites.

How to Reach Tungnath

Tungnath By Air: The closest domestic airport from Tungnath is 250km far which is located in Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport after reaching the airport you  have to take Public transportation  or Taxi, Cabs for reaching the Tungnath

Tungnath By Train: Rishikesh is the nearest Railway station which is 240kms from  Tungnath but most tourists are more convenient to reach Haridwar Railway station as it much more number of connected routes and frequent arrival and departures of trains. After reaching Haridwar and Rishikesh you have to approach Chopta through the roadways.

Tungnath By Road: You can drive to Chopta as it is well connected through roads. For visiting the Tungnath first you have to visit 3.5 km away Chopta from you have to do the trekking of 2 to 3 hours. If you are traveling from Delhi by Car, Cab, or Taxi the route should be Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Devprayag - Svinagar - Rudrapraya Guptkashi - Ukhimath - Chopta - Tungnath from Chopta to Tungnath mild trekking. If you want to go by Public transport take the bus from New Delhi  ISBT Kashmere Gate to  Haridwar or Rishikesh the economic fare starts from 250 Rs within 7 to 8 hours. After that take the State transportation buses UTC to reach chopta and after that start trekking for two hours to reach Tungnath. Private Cabs and Taxis are also available for Chopta which will cost you 2500-3000 Rs for the one way.

Things to Carry in Tungnath

• ID Proof: Valid ID card issued by Government.
• Clothing: Warm clothing (Down Jacket/Fleece Jacket, Woollen Cap/Scarf, Hat, Lowers, Woollen & Cotton Socks, Thermal Wears), Cotton Towels, Trekking/Hiking shoes & other comfortable regular wears.
• Toiletries: Lip balm, Wet wipes, Skin Moisturizer, Sunscreen.
• Medical Related: Personal medicines (if any), Mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, Dehydration salt
• Other Optional: Sunglasses, Rubber Slipper, Power Bank, Candy, Dust Mask, etc.

Do`s & Dont`s in Tungnath

           Do`s                                                                                                           

• Do take a raincoat and shoes with a nice grip.
• Do carry a power bank to your electronic devices.

          Don`ts

• Do not perform a trek at night.     
• Do not indulge in any kind of fight with your team members.