Chopta is a small but beautiful hill station in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state. Surrounded by alpine meadows and evergreen forests, Chopta is only 2680 m (8793 ft) above sea level. Alpine meadows and evergreen forests, as well as giant trees of deodar and rhododendron, can be seen in this small hill station in Uttarakhand. Embark on a journey to the picturesque Chopta Chandrashila Trek and witness the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas.
UKHIMATH
It is a holy city in Uttarakhand and one of the best places to visit in Chopta. The place has many temples dedicated to various deities like Parvati, Shiva, Saraswati, etc. One of the most famous temples of Ukhimath is known as the Omkareshwar Temple and during the winter months, it serves as the home o Kedarnath. The place is famous for a variety of religious processions and one of them is the time when the idols of Kedarnath and Madhyameshwar temples are brought to Ukhimath during the winter season. The place also offers a very beautiful view of the snow-capped mountains and other Himalayan peaks.
TUNGNATH
Tungnath is one of the very famous Shiva temples of Uttarakhand. It is the highest Shiva temple in the whole world and its height makes it one of the most beautiful temples. Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, laid the foundation of Tungnath. You can visit Tungnath under Panch Kedar Yatra. The Chopta Chandrashila Trek from Chopta to Tungnath is one of the famous treks in Uttarakhand.
DEORI TAL TREK
Deoria Tal is a lake situated on the Ukhimath-Chopta road in Uttarakhand about 3 kilometers uphill from Mastura and Sari villages. At an altitude of about 2387 meters. It is a short but very enjoyable trek. This place is a very beautiful tourist place and a must-visit place in Uttarakhand. The Deoria Tal lake has been mentioned in several Hindu religious books, and is also associated with an important period of the Mahabharata period. as a bold approach Deoria Tal Lake is an easy trek for an inexperienced trekker, and most trekkers start their trek from this point to visit Tungnath and Chandrashila. Deoria Tal is not only known for all its natural beauty but is also known to be a very popular camping spot in Chopta Uttarakhand. Most of the trekkers trek till Deoria Tal and stay overnight at the camp near the lake and return the next day.
ROHINI BUGYAL
Rohini Bugyal is another must-see attraction of Chopta. Rohini Bugyal, which is surrounded by the deep forest of Chopta Valley, literally means “meadow of green”. While walking to Chandrashila mountain via Deoria Tal, one can halt via Bugyal. It is an ideal place for a camping trip. If you are adventurous, make it a point to visit this meadow with your friends and spend some alone time. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Chopta.
SARI VILLAGE
Sari village situated at an altitude of 6554 feet is one of the offbeat places in Uttarakhand. This village serves as the base camp for Deoria Tal, and Chopta and also leads to Tungnath Temple. The panoramic view of Sari village is worth seeing. Peach and apple orchids are the main attraction of Sari village.
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