Soaring at a height of 13000 ft Chopta Valley is a popular place in Uttarakhand and an all-year holiday destination. Call it a bird watcher’s paradise, an amazing trek location, a place of panoramic views of snow-capped mountains or a pilgrimage place, Chopta valley has a lot more in store. Holding the credit of being the most beautiful place with spellbinding views Chopta valley has kept its pristine beauty intact for years. Pleasant weather in summers and 360-degree views of snow-capped mountains in winters makes this place no less than a paradise on earth. If you are still googling your holiday destination for a summer break, your search ends here. This article will tell you everything you need to know about Chopta valley.

Here are the 7 reasons why Chopta Valley is a famous place:

1) The Tunganath Trek:

For trek lovers, this is a must-do trek during the trip to Chopta. This route is considered an easy to do trek that can be covered in 6-7 hours with frequent rest. Trekking up to the highest temple of Lord Shiva while enjoying the majestic views of Panchchuli, Nanda Devi, Nilkanth, and Kedarnath in the season from April to August can be an enthralling experience in itself.Must Read: The Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrashila Trek via Deoria Tal: Stories of Rudraprayag by Ipsita Paul

2) Kanchula Kharak Musk Deer Sanctuary:
Not only trek lovers, but for wildlife lovers too Chopta valley has a lot more to offer. This sanctuary is home to musk deer and other Himalayan wildlife species. If you are a wildlife enthusiast and looking for some great photos to memorize for a lifetime this is a must-visit place.

3) Bisuri Tal: 
Soaring at the height of 12000 ft and located in Mandakini valley this lake is a hidden gem for trek lovers. This route is the most difficult trek of approx 60 km from Chopta to Bisuri tal however, reaching at the place and sighting the natural beauty in abundance is certainly a treat to the eyes.

4) Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary:
This sanctuary is sheltering the endangered Himalayan musk deer for years and is enriched with natural beauty. Perched at a height of 3800 ft and covered with dense forests, Kedarnath wildlife/ musk deer sanctuary is a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts. One can see the perfect amalgamation of beauty and rare species if visiting in the season time between November to June.

5) Chandrashila Trek:
Another popular trek in Chopta that can be done throughout the year and gives a heavenly panoramic 360-degree view of Himalayan peaks. This trek route will take you through green meadows, deodar forests and the majestic Tungnath shrine.

6)Ukimath:
About 1 hour distance from Chopta, Ukimath is a pilgrimage site visited by a large number of travellers looking for serenity and tranquillity. Seated at a height of 4200 ft this small and calm hill station is home to Lord Kedarnath and Lord Madhyamaheswar in the winters.

7)Deoria Tal:
Situated above Sari village this beautiful and pristine lake offers nature views at their best. Visit any place in Chopta and you can feast your eyes on the mesmerising views of the Great Himalayas. Deoria Tal is the place where you can sight the reflections of Chaukhamba Range in the crystal clear lake.

Summertime is a travelling time indeed. If you are planning to rush from the city heat to cool places, nothing can be better other than a leisure holiday spent in the lap of nature. India is a treasure trove of hill stations and among them, Chopta has topped the list. Spending time in Chopta is certainly going to be the finest summer vacation in 2022 that will be memorized forever.

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