Places to Visit

Tungnath – The Highest Temple
The highest Shiva temple in the world, Tungnath is situated at an altitude of 3680 meters. Expect an unprecedented view of the Himalayas from here. Tungnath is also one of the famous five Panch Kedar shrines of Uttarakhand. One has to trek to Tungnath, but it is one of the easiest treks recommended for beginners. This village is surrounded by evergreen forests of pine, deodar, and rhododendron.

Deoria Tal – A Quaint Spot
This heavenly lake is located at a distance of 3 km from Sari village. Expect tranquillity and peace here and also a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks. Do go on a village exploration trip alone or with your group to understand and see the lives of the people of the mountains. It will enhance your experience of Chopta tourist places.

Chandrashila – Snow-Covered Hills
This is the summit of the mountain where Tungnath Mandir and Chopta is situated. Chandrashila is perched at an altitude of 4000 meters above sea level. It is one of the best places for Chopta sightseeing. You can have a 360-degree view of the Himalayan peaks from here, including Kedar, Nandadevi, Chaukhamba and Trishul peaks from Chandrashila. According to legend, Chandrashila is the place where Lord Ram meditated after defeating Ravana. Chopta has a lot of myths related to the Ramayan. Chandrashila literally means “Moon Rock”. You can also visit the temple which is dedicated to the goddess Ganga atop Chadrashila. The views offered by Chandrashila trek are mesmerizing which is why people visit this place time and again.

Ukhimath – Praise The God
Known as winter Kedarnath, it houses Lord Shiva when Kedarnath shuts down during winters. You can view the entire Himalayas from here too. A lot of devotees come here to visit this holy temple. Ukhimath is situated at an altitude of 1300 meters. It attracts a lot of travellers all through the year due to the scenic beauty of the place. You can find solidarity here in the midst of spirituality.

Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary – Witness Deer Playing
Situated in Chopta-Gopeshwar road, it extends over an area of 5 sq. km and houses many exotic Himalayan birds and animals. Most famous for musk deer, this is a dense forest. An ideal place for all wildlife lovers, rare Himalayan species can be spotted here. Do carry your binoculars to spot distant animals and birds.

Madhyamaheshwar Mandir – Pay A Visit
Also known as Madmaheshawar, Lord Shiva’s stomach is worshipped here by devotees. This is one of the best tourist places near Chopta. It is situated at an altitude of 3200 m above sea level. The temple is surrounded by the snow-covered Himalayas from one side and alpine green meadows from the other. You can also see the Neelkanth and Kedarnath peaks from this temple.