Deoriatal Camp
Camping
Day 1
Chopta Winter Trek - 4 Days (Rishikesh, Sari, Deoriatal, Tungnath & Chandrashila)
Four days to 4,000 m through the rhododendron. The same route on larger batches, camping at Sari instead of the lake when the forest department restricts it.
Stonefoot Trails
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Trekking
Four days to 4,000 m through the rhododendron
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
RudraprayagChaukhamba reflects in Deoriatal at first light, which is the only reason to camp up here rather than in the village. Rohini BugyalOak, rhododendron and moss the whole way. Tungnath templeTungnath at 3,680 m is the highest Shiva temple anywhere and the summit is another twenty minutes above it.
Itinerary
Chaukhamba reflects in Deoriatal at first light, which is the only reason to camp up here rather than in the village.
Rishikesh, Sari, DeoriatalHow the day runs
- 8 hrs6:30 AM — up through Rudraprayag
- 2 hrs3:00 PM — the short climb to the lake
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationDeoriatal Camp
Included Activities
- Shared transport from Rishikesh
- Lakeside camp
- All meals from dinner
LANDMARKS Rudraprayag Sari village Deoriatal Start point Rishikesh, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 06:00 - 07:00Oak, rhododendron and moss the whole way. In April the rhododendron is fully out and the forest is red.
Deoriatal, ChoptaHow the day runs
- 7 hrs8:00 AM — the ridge and forest traverse to Chopta
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationChopta Camp
Included Activities
- Tented camp at Chopta
- All meals
LANDMARKS Rohini Bugyal Chopta meadows Tungnath at 3,680 m is the highest Shiva temple anywhere and the summit is another twenty minutes above it.
Chopta, Tungnath, ChandrashilaHow the day runs
- 2 hrs5:00 AM — 3.5 km of stone steps in the dark
- 1 hrs7:00 AM — the last 320 m to the summit
- 3 hrs9:00 AM — back down to camp
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationChopta Camp
Included Activities
- Tented camp
- All meals
LANDMARKS Tungnath temple Chandrashila summit Nanda Devi Trishul Chaukhamba Back in Rishikesh by evening.
Chopta, RishikeshHow the day runs
- 8 hrs7:00 AM — the long drive back down
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Transport to Rishikesh
- Day 1Shared transport from Rishikesh
- Day 1Lakeside camp
- Day 1All meals from dinner
- Day 2Tented camp at Chopta
- Day 2All meals
- Day 3Tented camp
- Day 4Transport to Rishikesh
- Day 1 · 1 nightDeoriatal Camp
- Day 2 · 2 nightsChopta Camp
- Day 1Rishikesh to Sari6:30 AM — up through Rudraprayag
- Day 4Chopta to Rishikesh7:00 AM — the long drive back down
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Chopta Camp
Camping
Days 2, 3
What you'll eat
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners across 4 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 4.
- DinnerServed on days 1–3
- BreakfastServed on days 2–4
- LunchServed on days 2–3
8 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.5/5
Based on 6 reviews
Review summary
Food4.2/5
Guide4.3/5
Itinerary3.8/5
Transport4.3/5
Accommodation4.2/5
Tour operator4.5/5
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Manav Sethi – Delhi2025-09-29 · Verified booking
Long transfer at both ends that isn't obvious from the listing. Budget a day either side. Guides answered every question, including the daft ones.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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James Whelan – Zurich2025-09-29 · Verified booking
Well organised from the pickup onwards. The daily distances were honest about what they'd be. Sleeping under canvas at that height is cold work and the kit was up to it. The team read the group well and adjusted without making a thing of it.
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Vikram Bose – Pune2025-09-29 · Verified booking
The route is beautiful and the pacing was sensible — nobody was rushed on the climb. Camp was pitched and the kitchen going by the time we walked in each evening. Plenty to eat and they were happy to work around a gluten allergy. Good value for what's included.
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Laura Whitfield – Toronto2025-09-29 · Verified booking
Well organised from the pickup onwards. The daily distances were honest about what they'd be. Sleeping under canvas at that height is cold work and the kit was up to it. Plenty to eat and they were happy to work around a gluten allergy. Would send friends their way.
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Thank you for travelling with us — glad the route worked out.
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Priya Nair – Kochi2025-09-29 · Verified booking
Second trek with this operator and they've kept the standard up. Solid operator.
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Hannah Lindqvist – Berlin2025-09-29 · Verified booking
Well organised from the pickup onwards. The daily distances were honest about what they'd be. Tents were warmer than expected and the camp was set up before we arrived. The cooking was a genuine surprise — better than most places we'd have picked ourselves.
Reply from Stonefoot Trails
Appreciate the honest feedback; we're looking at the pacing on that section.
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