Situated in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand,Chopta is known as 'Mini-Switzerland'.
Chopta is situated on Chandra Parvat and is famous for Tungnath Mandir dedicated
to Lord Shiva and Chandrashila peak. It is a
beautiful place that is untouched by commercialization and thus remains
unexplored by majority of the tourists and visitors. The trek to Tungnath
temple starts from here.
Chopta offers splendid view of the surrounding Himalyan ranges which
comprises Trishul, Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba. Situated at
an altitude of 2680 meters above sea level, it is rich in diverse variety of
flora and fauna. One is mesmerised to see Chopta sitting in the lap of
thick forest of rhododendrons, deodar and pine.
Chopta falls on the route of Char-Dham Yatra, on the road
which connects Gopeshwar and Guptakashi, thus very easily accessible.
Stay at Chopta is economic with affordable
hotels available here. Garhwal Vikas
mandal also have their guest house which can be rented if available. The
climate is mostly cold with temperature dropping down to negatives in winter.
Though unexplored, Chopta is one
of the recommended places to be in Uttarakhand. So next time when you plan
holidays in Uttarakhand make sure Chopta
is in your list.
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