Which district is Chopta?
Chopta is located in district Chamoli, Uttarakhand, INDIA.
Is Chopta open for tourism?
Due to the outbreak of CoronaVirus the Rudraprayag District has stopped all trekking and travel activities in Chopta Region which includes Duggalbitta, Tungnath, Sari Village, Deoriatal and other places till 31 March 2020.
Where is Chopta Hill?
Uttarakhand
Chopta Hill Station is in Uttarakhand Chopta is a small region of meadows and evergreen forest area which is a part of Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary located in Uttarakhand. Chopta is also referred to as Mini Switzerland for its meadows and lush green pastures is located on an altitude of 2700 meters.
Does Chopta have snow?
Chopta witnesses snowfall from November to March and the temperature is between a minimum of −15 °C and a maximum of 15 °C. It starts snowing in the month of November and increases significantly day by day. By January it is a 4- to 7-foot-thick layer of snowfall.
Why is Chopta famous?
Chopta is famous for its monuments of historical and religious importance — from Chandrashila to the Tungnath Temple and more. It is also home to rare species of animals, plants and birds and welcomes birders as well as trekkers and other adventure sports enthusiasts.
Is Chopta Tungnath open now?
The Tungnath temple will be open for pilgrims on 17 May 2021. In 2020, Tungnath Temple was opened on 20 May 2020. The doli of Shri Tungnath ji will start its journey from Mukkumath & reached Tungnath temple via Chopta and Duggalbitta. Last year, Tungnath temple was closed for winters on 6 November 2019.
Are there two Chopta in Uttarakhand?
Chopta is a small region of meadows and evergreen forest area, a part of Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary located in Uttarakhand state, India and a base for trekking to Tungnath, the third temple of Panch Kedar which lies 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) away….
| Chopta | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Elevation | 2,608 m (8,556 ft) |
What is famous Chopta?
Chopta is is a popular hill station and is famous for its picturesque snow-capped mountains and adventure activities such as skiing, trekking, bird watching and more!
Can we stay at Tungnath?
Once u reach Tungnath, every second roof is a home stay. Next day get up early in the morning and trek 1.5 km to Chandrashila Peak, overlooking 360 degress of the mountain and especially Chaukhamba Peak, Bandoor Pooch, Trishul etc.