Chopta Tourism

Type of destination: Hill Station

Chopta is a picturesque hamlet which is still unexplored by travelers, and is also famous as 'Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand'. Nestled in the laps of the Himalayan ranges, it is located in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand state in India. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2600 meters above sea level, Chopta is surrounded by dense forests and offers majestic views of the snow-clad Himalayan ranges. It serves as the base for trekking to the famous Tungnath Mandir, which is the highest Shiva temple in the world, and further to Chandrashila Peak. The region is part of the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and is rich in flora and fauna, including rare species of birds and musk deer. Chopta's natural beauty is enhanced by its lush green meadows and pristine environment. It is an ideal spot for trekkers, nature lovers, bird watchers, and solitude seekers. The approach to Chopta retains the charm of being untainted by commercialization, thus offering an experience of the peace and tranquility of the untouched mountains.

Top 5 Reviews on Chopta

Yourguide89

Wrote on 21st Apr, 2023

Best place to visit

Chopta is also referred to as Mini Switzerland for its meadows and lush green pastures is located on an altitude of 2700 meters. Chopta is rich in flora and fauna with dense forests around and a varie..

Rajan_patna

Wrote on 27th Mar, 2023

Excellent location for Himalayan and sub Himalayan bird photography.

Excellent location for Himalayan and sub Himalayan bird photography. Stay is better a little away from Chopta as there is no electricity in Chopta. However, Tunganath trek is more convenient from ther..

Manas1920

Wrote on 3rd Sep, 2022

Amazing

Thank you Team Baaromaas, for organising fabulous Chopta Tugnath trek , it was life time experience, the guide assigned Mr.Latesh Rawat was extra ordinary, the entire trekking crew including guide an..

vivek_jain_gwalior

Wrote on 5th Jun, 2022

Place with stunning natural views

Place with stunning grassland meadows in summers and views of snow capped peaks all the year round. Tungnath Temple, the highest Shiva temple in the world, is just a 4 km trek from this place. Further..