Chopta is a beautiful hill station which is located on the Gopeshwar-Ukhimath Road in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. Situated at a height of 2900 m above the ground level, this hill station is very famous in the whole Garhwal region. Picturesque views of Himalayas and lush green vegetation invites thousands of thousands of visitors to this place.

Places of interest in Chopta

• Tungnath Shiva Temple

Tungnath Shiva Temple is the world highest Shiva temple which is situated at an altitude of 3600 m above the ground level. This temple opens after the winter season and is on the prominent pilgrimage center of India.

• Gopeshwar

Located at an altitude of 1500 m above the sea level, this place is very popular for its picturesque views.

• Kanchuka Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary

This sanctuary is 7 km away from the center of the Chopta and is very popular for the breeding of musk Deers. Aromatic flowers and the dense forests of the sanctuary allure its beauty at its apogees.

• Kedarnath Wildlife sanctuary

Nestling in the heart of Chopta, the Kedarnath Wildlife sanctuary is also known as the Photographer’s paradise and Switzerland of the Himalayas. This wildlife sanctuary offers a great peace of mind and relaxation to tourists.

• Ukhimath

Ukhimath is located 31 km away from the Chopta and is the home of lord Madhyamaheshwar and Kedarnath. It is one of the prominent pilgrimage centers of India and numerous devotees arrive here every year. Temples of Anirudh, Parvati, Shiva and Usha are must visit spots of this place.

Travel Tips:

• Best time to visit: April – June

• Various rest houses and hotels are available for accommodation in Chopta.

• Jolly Grant Airport is the closest Airport from the Chopta. You can easily catch a public bus or hire a private taxi from outside the Airport.

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