Easy Guide: Chopta to Tungnath Distance 3.5 km Himalayan Trek

Tungnath Temple is located in Chopta. To reach Tungnath Temple, Chopta to Tungnath Distance is 3.5 km by trek, one has to undertake a 3.5-kilometer trek from Chopta base campsite.

It is not possible to reach Tungnath Temple by vehicle. To visit Tungnath Temple, you must first reach Chopta, which can be accessed via road travel from Rishikesh or Haridwar.

Tungnath Temple

Tungnath Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located 4 kilometers from Chopta. According to beliefs, Lord Shiva was displeased with the Pandavas due to the massacre in the Mahabharata.

To please Lord Shiva, the Pandavas had the Panch Kedar temples constructed, one of which is the Tungnath Temple. This temple is the highest among the Panch Kedar temples, situated at an altitude of 3,460 meters, and was built approximately 5,000 years ago.

Location & Overview

• Chopta is a serene region of meadows and evergreen forests in Uttarakhand, India.
• It is part of the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and serves as a base for trekking to Tungnath, the third temple of Panch Kedar.

Trekking Destinations

• Tungnath Temple: Chopta to Tungnath Distance is  3.5 km (2.2 mi) by trek route.
• Chandrashila Peak: Tungnath to Chandrashila Peak is  1.5 km (0.93 mi) from Tungnath temple, rising to over 4,000 metres (13,000 ft).

Scenic Beauty

• Chopta offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan range, including Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Chaukhamba.
• The region lies at an elevation of 2,680 metres (8,790 ft) above sea level.

Flora & Fauna

• Surrounded by forests of pine, deodar, and rhododendron.
• Rich in biodiversity, home to rare birds and musk deer.

Natural Appeal

• An unspoiled natural destination in the lap of the Uttarakhand Himalayas.
• Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and trekking enthusiasts.

Rishikesh to Tungnath by Bus

To reach Tungnath from Rishikesh, first, you need to take a bus from Rishikesh to Kund. The distance from Rishikesh to Kund is 175 kilometers, which usually takes 5 to 6 hours. The local bus fare ranges from ₹350 to ₹400.

After reaching Kund, you need to go to Ukhimath. Taxi services are available from Kund to Ukhimath, with a shared fare of ₹50 per passenger. The distance is 12 kilometers.

From Ukhimath, you can easily reach Chopta via shared taxi, with a fare of ₹100 per passenger. From Chopta, the Tungnath Temple is accessible by a 3.5-kilometer trek, which takes approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Delhi to Chopta by Road

The distance from Delhi to Chopta is 455 kilometers. It generally takes 10 to 11 hours to reach Chopta from Delhi. You can travel to Chopta by private and government buses, taxis, or personal vehicles.

By Bus
Bus Route: Delhi → Meerut → Rishikesh → Ukhimath → Chopta → Tungnath

Delhi to Rishikesh by Bus

To travel to Chopta by bus from Delhi, you must first reach Rishikesh. The distance from Delhi to Rishikesh is 230 kilometers, taking about 5 to 6 hours. The local bus fare ranges from ₹300 to ₹350.

Rishikesh to Ukhimath by Bus
From Rishikesh to Ukhimath, 3–4 local buses are available between 5 AM and 10 AM. The distance is 180 kilometers, taking approximately 5 to 6 hours. The bus fare is around ₹350.
Note: After 10 AM, no buses go to Ukhimath, so if you plan to travel later, you will need to choose alternative transport.

Ukhimath to Chopta

To reach Chopta from Ukhimath, shared taxi services are available. TheUkhimath to Chopta distance is 30 kilometers, taking about 1 hour. If you book the entire taxi, the fare is ₹1000; otherwise, it costs ₹100 per passenger in local sharing jeeps or taxi.

What  to see around

Ukhimath Temple

At a place called Ukheemath in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, the Omkareshwar Temple is located. This temple is known for its uniqueness, architecture, and is also famous as the wedding venue of Aniruddha and Usha.

Additionally, at this very place, Lord Bhole Nath appeared to Emperor Mandhata in the form of Omkar, due to which the temple was named Omkareshwar.

This place is also known as the winter residence of Baba Kedarnath and Baba Madhmaheshwar, among the 12 Jyotirlingas. According to mythological beliefs, the marriage of Usha (daughter of Banasura) and Aniruddha (grandson of Lord Krishna) took place in this temple.

Guptkashi Temple

In Guptkashi, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is located. It is also a major halt for the Kedarnath pilgrimage. It is believed that after the Mahabharata war, when the Pandavas killed the Kauravas, they incurred the sin of killing their own kin (Gotra Hatya).

To atone for this sin, the Pandavas set out in search of Lord Shiva. However, Bhole Nath did not want to meet the Pandavas, so he kept hiding from them. According to belief, Bhole Nath disappeared from this very place, which is why it is called Guptkashi.

Triyuginarayan Temple

In the Kedarnath Valley, Uttarakhand, the Triyuginarayan Temple is located. Although the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is known as the wedding venue of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Every year, thousands of people visit the temple to get married. Near the garbhagriha (sanctum), an eternal fire pit has been burning for centuries, known as the Akhand Dhuni, where newlywed couples place wood into the havan kund and take the ash with them. In the temple premises, there are four kunds: Saraswati Kund, Rudra Kund, Vishnu Kund, and Brahma Kund.

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Kalimath Temple

It is on the banks of the Saraswati River, the Kalimath Temple is located, which is considered one of India’s major Shakti Peethas. In the temple, Goddess Mahakali is present along with her sisters Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati.

This is described in the Skanda Purana, in Kedar Khanda, Chapter 62. The temple priest, Ramesh Bhatt, mentions that 88,000 sages and rishis, including Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, worshipped Mahakali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati here.

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