Chopta, Uttarakhand: Swiss Tent Camping in the Valley
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Things to do nearby.
Chopta is a base for exploring the Tungnath / Chandrashila trek, a 4-hour climb to the highest Shiva temple in the world. The area is also known for its stunning views and opportunities for hiking.
From Chopta, you're within reach of other attractions in the region:
- Auli: (skiing December-March, otherwise oak-rhododendron meadows)
- Valley of Flowers: (UNESCO, July-September only, Govindghat trailhead)
- Jim Corbett National Park: (tigers, Ramnagar gate, October-June)
- Mukteshwar Temple & Chauli Ki Jali: (350-year-old Shiva temple, cliff edge)
- Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat / Parmarth Niketan: (Rishikesh, every evening)
Getting there.
The nearest airports are Pantnagar (PGH) (0km — for Kumaon) and Dehradun (DED) — Jolly Grant (0km — for Garhwal).
The closest railheads are Kathgodam (0km — the Kumaon railhead) and Haridwar (0km — the Garhwal railhead).
Road hubs include Nainital (0km), Rishikesh (0km), Mukteshwar (50km), and Chopta (220km).
Best time to visit.
The Western Himalayas are beautiful year-round. The best time to visit is March-June (clear skies) and September-November. The monsoon season (July-August) can bring landslides. High-altitude areas like Chopta may close due to snow from December to February.


