Chopta

Chopta

Are you crazy about exploring new hill stations? There are so many hill stations across Uttarakhand and some of them are still unexplored. One such picturesque hamlet that is still to be explored is Chopta which is beautifully located in the lap of Himalayan range. Chopta offers beautiful views of the Himalayan range including Nanda Devi, Trishul and Chaukhamba. The place is located at an elevation of 2680 meters above the sea level. Chopta is rich in flora and fauna and situated amidst of the thick forests of pine and deodar.

Chopta is a small hamlet that reconnects you with nature. This beautiful hamlet will also connect you to new culture, life, customs and traditions of villagers. It is also known as Mini Switzerland. Whether you are a newly wedded couple or a nature-lover, you must visit Chopta and this is going to be your best decision.

If you are an adventure lover, you can also plan trekking tour to Chandrashila and Tungnath from Chopta. Tourists from different parts of country visit Chopta to experience amazing scenic trekking tours. During summer, trekking route is covered with a white sheet of snow. Chopta is also an ideal place for camping to enjoy the beauty of nature. Have an amazing camping experience with your family and friends in Chopta to make it a life-time memory.

Chopta is easily accessible as it is located on the road connecting Guptkashi and Gopinath. Carry light woolens in summer season and heavy woolens in winter if you are planning your visit to Chopta. You may witness heavy snowfall from December to February. Occasionally roads are also blocked if there is heavy rainfall. Enjoy the sip of tea and gaze at the snow clapped mountains with your partner hand-in-hand.

Places to See in Chopta

Through Chopta is not known to everyone, it is a beautiful hill station and trekking place that has great potential to attract tourists. It is still to be explored by many of us but visiting Chopta will definitely be a great experience. Given below are some popular tourist destinations in and around Chopta.

  • Tungnath Temple
  • Chandrashila
  • Kedarnath Mandir
  • Kalpeshwar Mandir
  • Thangu Valley
  • Gurudongmar lake
How to Reach Chopta

Chopta is one of the amazing destinations that is still hidden away from the major tourist routes. A visit to this town will introduce you with some amazing bounties of Mother Nature. You can travel to Chopta by different modes of transportation as per the convenience.

Reaching Chopta By Air: The nearest airport to Chopta is Jolly Grant Airport which is situated at a distance of 221 Km. This airport is well connected to Delhi with regular flights. Further Chopta is well-connected by motorable roads from Airport. Taxis and buses are readily available.

Reaching Chopta By Road: This is the most convenient and enjoyable mode of transportation. No matter where you are in Uttarakhand, you can easily find bus services for the Chopta town. A good road network connects Chopta to the key tourist spots of the state. Also Chopta is situated on the road connecting Guptkashi to Gopeshwar.

Reaching Chopta By Train: Rishikesh is the nearest railway station situated at a distance of 202 Km. Frequent trains run for Rishikesh from different cities of northern region and other parts of the country. Taxis and buses can be easily hired from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag, Chopta and all the nearby places.

Places Near Chopta

While travelling to Chopta, we recommend you to travel some nearby places as a day trip from Chopta to make your trip more enjoyable. Add these nearby places to your itinerary and make your visit a life time memory.

  • Kalimath
  • Madhmaheshwar
  • Deoria Tal