Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek

Duration: 3 days of trek; Haridwar to Haridwar in 5 days.

Grade: Easy

Physicality: 4.5/10

Trail Length: 20 Km

Highest Point: Chandrashila ~ 3800 m/12500 ft.

Seasons: April to June and September to January.

Further Option: From Tunganath one can trek towards Rudranath.

Access: Trek’s starting point is Sari and the endpoint is Chopta.

Railway station: Haridwar (STN Code: HW)

 Airport: Dehradun (DED) or Delhi

Exciting Opportunities Await! Join Us for the Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek!

Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Deoriatal Chandrashila trek with our upcoming scheduled dates. Here’s how you can join us:

Check the Dates: Simply visit our website and navigate to the booking form or REGISTER NOW section to view the scheduled fixed departure dates. These dates are highlighted according to our 5-day itinerary.

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Customize Your Experience: If the available dates don’t align with your group’s schedule, don’t worry! You can opt for the Custom date mode and fill out the displayed form to select a date that works for you.

Plan Ahead: Take a glance at our TREK CALENDAR to see all the available dates at once.

Travel Logistics:

Departure: Plan to arrive in Haridwar by Day 1 morning, preferably no later than 7 am, or consider reaching the previous night to ensure a smooth start to your adventure.

Return: On Day 5 evening, around 6 pm, we’ll head back to Haridwar. Make sure to arrange your tickets for both the inward journey and the return accordingly.

Getting to Sari Village (The Trek Base)

By Train: Haridwar (Station Code: HW) is the nearest rail station. It is well-connected by trains from Delhi. From Haridwar, travelers can arrange their own transport to reach Sari village.

By Air: The nearest airports are in Delhi (DEL) and Dehradun (DED). From Delhi or Dehradun, travelers can reach Haridwar by train or taxi, and then proceed to Sari village.

From Haridwar to Sari Village:

• We offer pickup services from Haridwar to Sari village and back. The cost is approximately Rs. 6000 for a Tata Sumo/Mahindra Maxx type vehicle and Rs. 9000 for a Tempo Traveller. Alternatively, travelers can reach independently by taking a direct bus to Ukhimath from Haridwar early in the morning. From Ukhimath, private vehicles can be booked to Sari, which is 15 km away.

Return from Chopta: From Chopta, travelers can hire a cab to Ukhimath (20 km away) in the morning. From Ukhimath, they can change for Rudraprayag and then take a bus to Haridwar.

How to Reach Haridwar: For treks in Garhwal, reaching Haridwar is typically the starting point. Rishikesh, another gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas, is just 25 km away. Travelers can reach Haridwar by train or bus from New Delhi.

By Train: Several trains run daily from New Delhi to Haridwar, including DDN JANSHTBDI (Train No. 12055), NANDA DEVI EXP (Train No. 12205), UTKAL EXPRESS (Train No. 18477), and MUSSOORIE EXP (Train No. 14041). Sleeper class (SL)/Second Sitting class (2S) tickets are recommended to avoid waitlisted tickets.

By Bus: Govt. Road Transport buses are available from Kashmiri Gate ISBT in Delhi. Privately operated buses can be booked online. Overnight Volvo/A.C/Push back bus services are available.

From Jolly Grant Airport: Jolly Grant Airport near Dehradun (Airport code: DED) is 35 km away from Haridwar. Flights are mostly via Delhi.

Accommodation in Haridwar: For trekkers arriving the day before the trek, accommodation options in Haridwar vary from premium to budget. State-run GMVN operates Hotel Rahi, a reliable choice for standard accommodation. Online booking is available through the GMVN website.

Departure from Haridwar: Travelers typically reach Haridwar from any trek base by 7/8 pm. They can then catch a train after 9 pm or use the regular bus service mentioned above to reach Delhi or continue their journey homeward on the same night.

Note: The distances and altitudes provided are approximate, offering an overview of the trekking itinerary.

Trek Fee: ₹ 11,950 (Sari to Chopta) + 5% GST.

Note: This trek is usually organized as a customized private tour for smaller groups, allowing you to choose your preferred start date.

Inclusions:
One-night lodge accommodation at Sari (Day 1) on a sharing basis, including dinner.

One-night tent or basic lodge/Dhaba accommodation at Deoriatal on a sharing basis.

One-night Chopta accommodation in a small lodge/Dhaba on a triple/quad sharing basis (very basic rooms without attached toilets).

One-night Tunganath accommodation (during the season from May to Oct) in a small lodge/Dhaba on a triple/quad sharing basis (basic rooms without attached toilets). Otherwise, a two-night stay at Chopta.

All meals during the trek from Day 1 dinner to Day 4 dinner (breakfast, lunch, dinner, along with tea/soup).

Experienced Trekking Guide with profound knowledge of the trails.

All permit fees, camping charges, and forest levies.

Basic Medical & First Aid kit.

Travel Insurance Policy covering illness and AMS (For Indian nationals up to 60 years of age, covering trek and return journey to Haridwar for a maximum of 7 days).

Exclusions:

Transportation from Rishikesh to Sari and return from Chopta or Baniyakund to Rishikesh (₹ 7,500 for a Tata Sumo and ₹ 11,000 for a Tempo Traveller, one way).

Personal Rucksack/Backpack carrying personal belongings (optional horse carriage service available at Sari or Chopta at an additional cost).

Tips or gratuities to the support staff.

Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” or personal.

Booking:

• We assume that you have read and understood our “Terms & Conditions” (https://greenvalleyhimalayas.com/terms-and-conditions) before Booking a trek/tour.
• To reserve your place in a scheduled Fixed Departure trek or a Customised/Private trek pay 25% of the TREK/TOUR FEE as the initial “Booking Deposit”. You can pay by Net banking/Draft/Cheque/Credit/Debit/AMEX cards. This will ensure your participation in the desired trek and we will reserve your place on the scheduled date. You need to pay the remaining amount at least 15 days before the Trek Starting Date.
• If you book a Trek/Tour before 14 days or less from the Trek/Tour Starting Date, you need to pay the full TREK/TOUR FEE.

 Cancellations:

• “Booking Amount” i.e.25% of the TREK/TOUR FEE is Non-Refundable at any stage.
• If in case you are not able to make it due to unavoidable reasons (s), we provide you avery flexible choice of Shifting to another trek within the next one year. One year is counted from the starting date of the trek/tour you booked initially with us.
• In case you postpone your trip you need to inform a minimum of 15 days before the trek/tour starting date. (Though we suggest to inform us earlier if know)
• In case you postpone a trek/tour 15 days before the scheduled Trek/Tour Starting date or prior, you may shift to another group of the same trek/tour scheduled in the same season or within the next one year. You may shift to another suitable route also. For changing any, you need our approval first. Your request must be in written communication through your registered email with us.
• If you cancel/postpone a trek/tour from 14 days to 8 days before the tour starting date, your Booking Amount is Non-Refundable. We will not take any requests for shifting dates. We will charge 50% of the amount as Cancellation Charges and process a refund of the remaining 50%. You may also shift to another group within next year but 25% Booking Amount will be deemed as Cancellation Charge and the rest amount will be transferred to the shifted group.
• If you cancel a trek/tour 7 days (i.e. a week) before the Trek/Tour Starting Date or later, there will be NO REFUND.
• In case of any unforeseen incident including but not limited to natural calamities like flood, earthquake, landslide, forest fire, or any political unrest, if we are compelled to cancel the trek/trip, you will be entitled to redeem the full amount for the same/similar kind of trek/trip within next one year.

If you need more clarifications write to info@greenvalleyhimalayas.com