Chandrashila is summit of the Tungnath. It literally means "Moon Rock". It is located at a height of about above sea level. This peak provides views of the Himalayas, including Nandadevi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba peaks. There are various legends associated with this place. According to one such legend, this is the place where Lord Rama meditated after defeating the demon-king Ravana. Another legend says that moon-god Chandra spent time here in penance.
Accessibility
Bus can be directly taken up to Ukhimath from Haridwar or Dehradun or can take share taxi up to Rudraprayag and then for Ukhimath. which takes about 8 hours to reach from there. There is no taxi service for Chopta from Ukhimath. its better you have to hire a taxi for whole tour if you are 3 or more person, it will cost almost same. Note- : Don't follow google map to Reach Chopta because it will not be correct and you will reach a different Chopta near to Rudraprayag. to Chopta hiring a jeep or shared basis. Chopta is well connected by motorable roads with major towns of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state. Follow NH58 until you reach Rudraprayag and after reaching Rudraprayag follow the route to Kedarnath and take right turn to Ukhimath. Chopta is situated 29 km from Ukhimath. Chopta is also accessible from Gopeshwar. By Rail: The nearest railhead to Chopta is Rishikesh situated 209 km away. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major cities of India. Buses and Taxis to Chopta and Ukhimath are easily available from Rishikesh. By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport of Chopta, situated 226 km away in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state. The remaining journey has to be covered ether in a taxi or in a bus. Taxis are easily available to Rishikesh, Rudraprayag, Ukhimath and Chopta from Jolly Grant Airport. Another possible route is through Haridwar, Rudraprayag then Ukhimath finally to Chopta.
Chandrashila treks are one of the most popular treks among Indian trekking enthusiasts. The trek to the peak is 5 km. The trek route that starts from Chopta takes one to Tungnath, from here it is a kilometer long, and a steep trek. Though shorter in distance, steep climbing makes this trek rigorous. This trek is undertaken throughout the year although during winter season due to snowfall this trek becomes hard as road to Chopta gets closed. Trekkers use a different route during this period.
