The experience
Trek Overview
Everything you need to know before stepping into the mountains.
This 3-day Deoriatal Tungnath Trek is built for travellers who want a real Garhwal Himalayan experience without committing to a long expedition. In one compact route, it connects Sari Village, the forest-framed Deoriatal lake, the meadows of Chopta, the Tungnath Temple trail and the Chandrashila ridge.
The format is intentionally simple: both nights are at Sari Village in the camp or homestay confirmed for your departure. That means less packing and shifting, more time to settle into the mountains, and a cleaner plan for first-time Himalayan trekkers, working professionals and small groups travelling from Rishikesh.
Day 2 is the main mountain day. After a local transfer to Chopta, the route climbs steadily toward Tungnath and then becomes steeper toward Chandrashila. The Chandrashila section is planned, not forced. Weather, snow, trail condition, daylight and group fitness decide how far the team proceeds.
Deoriatal brings the quieter side of the journey: forest trail, lake reflections and the Chaukhamba view when the sky is clear. Spring can bring rhododendron colour, autumn often gives sharper mountain visibility, and winter can turn the route into a cold snow trek. Tungnath Temple follows a seasonal opening and closing cycle, so temple entry and trekking access are treated separately.
Why you will love it
Trek Highlights
The moments, landscapes and experiences that make this trek memorable.
Stay both nights at Sari Village, keeping the itinerary simple, calm and efficient
Walk the forest trail from Sari to Deoriatal for the classic Chaukhamba reflection view
Drive to Chopta and climb the stone-paved route toward Tungnath Temple
Attempt the Chandrashila ridge when weather, snow, daylight and group fitness allow
Experience lake, forest, meadows, temple route and high Himalayan ridge in one short trek
See Garhwal peaks such as Chaukhamba, Kedarnath dome and Nanda Devi on clear days
Travel with a small group of 12–15 trekkers for cleaner coordination
Choose a short Himalayan escape that works well for long weekends from Rishikesh
Plan with confidence
What’s Included & Excluded
A clear breakdown of what your trek fee covers and what you should arrange separately.
Inclusions
Covered in your trek fee
- Two nights at Sari Village in a camp or homestay on a sharing basis, as confirmed for your departure
- Vegetarian meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 3 breakfast as listed in the itinerary
- Shared transport from Rishikesh and back, including the scheduled Sari-Chopta transfers
- Trek leader or designated route coordinator support during the trekking programme
- Required local entry or forest charges for the confirmed itinerary
- Basic first-aid kit and emergency coordination support
- Pre-departure briefing, packing guidance and route-condition updates
- Operational charges specifically stated in the written booking confirmation
Exclusions
Please arrange these separately
- Travel to the Rishikesh pickup point and onward travel after the trip
- Lunches, trail snacks, bottled drinks and meals not listed under inclusions
- Travel, medical, accident or evacuation insurance
- Personal porter or luggage-carrying services
- Emergency evacuation, medical treatment and additional transport
- Personal expenses, equipment rental, laundry, tips and room upgrades
- Extra costs caused by weather, snow, roadblocks, delays or itinerary changes outside our control
- Anything not expressly mentioned in the inclusions or written confirmation
