Chopta-Tungnath Trail

Trail · Himachal & Uttarakhand

A 4-kilometer trail from the meadow hamlet of Chopta up to Tungnath, the world's highest Shiva temple at 3,680 meters, through oak and rhododendron forest with maple scattered near the ridge. Post-monsoon skies clear in October and the meadows around the trail turn a distinct gold before the temple closes for winter.

Best for: a half-day forest hike with a temple at the top

Don’t miss

  • world's highest Shiva temple, 3,680m
  • oak, rhododendron and maple forest
  • 4km, 3-4 hour climb from Chopta
Typical year

Peak: October 1–October 31

Climatological window from published records. The weather model’s elevation extrapolation isn’t reliable on this terrain, so this is the long-run normal rather than a season-specific forecast.

Source: https://toursclubindia.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-chopta-tungnath-a-month-by-month-guide

When to go to Chopta-Tungnath Trail

Peak usually arrives somewhere between October 1 and October 31. At 3,336 m, it turns before the lower ground nearby.

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Frequently asked

When does Chopta-Tungnath Trail peak?
In a typical year, color peaks around October 1–October 31. The weather model's elevation extrapolation isn't reliable on this terrain, so this is a climatological window (source: https://toursclubindia.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-chopta-tungnath-a-month-by-month-guide) rather than a season-specific forecast.
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