India /Uttaranchal /Rudraprayag / Chopta

Chopta is a small settlement and valley that is located in the Indian state of Uttranchal. This region is very popular among tourists, mainly because of the number of options it provides for exploring. The entire region is a haven of beauty, and the ones among you who are looking for a good place to relax, without the hustle and bustle of a typical tourist hotspot can visit Chopta valley and gaze in awe at the many peaks located a short distance away from the valley. The valley is a great place for adventure buffs and trekking enthusiasts, because trekking is a popular activity in the valley. During your trip to Chopta valley, you can take a trek to the nearby region of Deori Tal. Deori Tal is a very famous lake that is surrounded entirely by forests on all sides. This lake lies under the Chukhumba peak, and a to this lake can be taken provided you receive proper services from a guide in the region. You can stay near the lake for as long as you want to as many tourists camp out here. You can also take a trek to the temple in Tungnath. This trek can be easily completed without any guidance, as the roads to this temple are well paved and set. The temple at Tungnath is located at an altitude of 3660 metres. The region of Chopta is located at an altitude of 2500 metres, and this region experiences a temperate climate. Summers in the region of Chopta are moderate and not too hot, while winters are very cold.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 246442

STD Code: 1364

Info Website: http://www.chopta.in/

Best Time to Visit:  April – June, September – November

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By Air : Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Chopta situated at a distance of 221kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Chopta is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Chopta.

By Train : The nearest railway station to Chopta is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated 202kms before Chopta on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Chopta is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh.

By BUS : Chopta is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttrakhand state. Buses to Rishikesh and Srinagar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Chopta are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand like Rishikesh, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Gaurikund, Srinagar, Gopeshwar etc. Chopta is situated on the road connecting Guptkashi with Gopeshwar.

By Taxi : Chopta is well connected by a road network and national Highway. The tourist can reach to Chopta by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

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Basant Panchami ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  January-February ; Details:  In the month of January-February, Basant Panchami is celebrated to mark the beginning of spring and the festivities include performances of local dances like Thadiya dance and sing regional songs on the occasion of Basant Panchami.

Dussehra ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  October ; Details:  In October, Dussehra, the main festival in Chopta is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. Celebrating the victory of good over evil is a festival of Dussehra where in the first nine days are celebrated as Navaratri and the tenth day is celebrated as Dussehra. Navaratri marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over demon, Mahishasur.

Diwali ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  November ; Details:  Diwali is yet another important festival celebrated with lots of enthusiasm. It is a festival of lights. During this festival, Mela, a typical dance form of this region is performed by the local people.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Chopta is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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