Chopta
The Tungnath–Chandrashila trek is arguably the most rewarding short trek in Uttarakhand and one of the most beautiful in the entire Indian Himalayas. Tungnath at 3,680 metres is the highest Shiva temple in the world and the highest of the Panch Kedar shrines. The 1.5-km additional climb from Tungnath to Chandrashila summit (4,130 m) rewards with a 360-degree panorama of Kedar-Dome, Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi, Bandarpunch, and Kedarnath — one of the finest Himalayan vistas accessible on a day trek.
The trail is well-worn and clearly marked. In October–November the rhododendron forest turns to spectacular autumn gold and amber — some of the best trail photography in Uttarakhand.