A very suitable spot for beholding the title of Mini Switzerland, Chopta is a trekker’s heaven. An unscathed beauty of Uttarakhand. it serves as a base camp for trekking to Tungnath and Chandrashila.
The treks of these regions are of moderate type where mediocre trekkers can brush up their skills and gain some experience. Chopta covers a small angle in the pie chart of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary’s area.
Located at an elevation of 8,790ft, Chopta offers awe-inspiring views of Nanda Devi, Chaukhmaba and Trishul peaks. It is the proud home to some rare species of birds and hence bird watching is quite an adventure here. Apart from birds, there is also a rich diversity of flora and fauna in Chopta.
This small land of meadows is accessible by roads, rails as well as air. The NH58 highway will lead you to Rudraprayag from where you can follow the Kedarnath route and go for Ukimath in the way.
Chopta is just 40kms from Ukimath. The Rishikesh railway station is 100kms away from Chopta and is the nearest. If you wish to go by flight the Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun is the nearest.
Spring is the season to witness the radiant colors of Chopta. After shedding its snow cover, this spot breathes fresh with blooming flowers and different types of fauna can be spotted here and there.
Summer stays from March - May, is pleasant and comforting. Monsoon spans over July - September, a good time to visit. Winter ranges from October - February, the magical time when Mini Switzerland comes alive.
Although Chopta is a small piece of land, you will find ample things to do there and your time will fly like anything. Your stay will be filled with tranquil scenes, core-thrilling adventures and tongue licking local food. Find below the list of some fun filled activity you can enjoy in Chopta:
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In today’s scenario of hocus-pocus, take out some quality time to enjoy with friends or family by visiting the nature’s marvel called Chopta.
