Chopta is 160 km / 6-7 hr from Dehradun; sedan one-way from Rs 3,000, 2-day round Rs 5,000-5,500. Tungnath trek 3.5 km; temple closes early-mid Nov 2026; Sept-Oct best window. Anaya Cab +91 80776 11583.
Chopta Tungnath 2026: The Complete Weekend Trek Bill — Taxi Fares, Trail Timing and Camp Plan
Chopta is where Dehradun goes when someone says "let's do something different this weekend" — and comes back saying "yaar, this is prettier than Kedarnath". The world's highest Shiva temple (3,680 m), the 360° panorama from Chandrashila above it (4,000 m), and the Milky Way over the tents at night. Here is our operating playbook: fares, timing, and the things Google won't tell you.
Fares & Vehicle Selection
| Option | Fare | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan one-way | from ₹3,000 | rate card, 4 people |
| 2-day round (with halt) | ₹5,000-5,500 | driver halt included |
| Ertiga 2-day | ₹6,500-7,000 | split across 6-7 people |
| Crysta 2-day | ₹8,000-8,500 | comfort, winter-ready |
Trail Timing Locals Know
- 5 AM start = clear summit: reach Chandrashila by 9-10 AM; after that clouds fill the valley
- Temple darshan: 7 AM-12 PM and 3-7 PM (closed 12-3 PM)
- Forest entry: ~₹150 (3-day validity); ponies available at Chopta for seniors
- Dec-Mar snow treks: guide + microspikes mandatory — we arrange verified local guides
More winter ideas: the Auli snowfall season guide and our weekend trips list.
2-Day / 3-Day Formats
| Format | Plan |
|---|---|
| 2-Day | Day 1 drive + sunset meadow; Day 2 5 AM summit, back in Dehradun by night |
| 3-Day | adds a Deoria Tal lake morning (2 km trek) or an Ukhimath temple stop |
Driver's tip: network goes patchy after Duggalbitta; camps at Chopta run on cash. September-October nights drop to 5-10°C — pack a real fleece, not just a Dehradun hoodie.
After the Kapat?
The temple closes in November (the deity moves to Makkumath), but Chopta turns into the snow-trek capital from December to March — the same window as our Auli snowfall trips. For combine options see the Kedarnath route guide. Bookings: +91 80776 11583.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rate card pe one-way Rs 3,000 se; 2-day round with halt Rs 5,000-5,500.
Expected early-mid November (Bhai Dooj ke aas-paas).
Haan - 3.5 km paved trail; pony available; 5 AM start karo clear views ke liye.
Temple band, lekin Dec-Mar snow treks guide ke saath chalte hain.