Chopta Latest Travel News

Two days of heavy snowfall have covered the scenic Chopta – Dugalbitta region, popularly known as Uttarakhand’s ‘Mini Switzerland’, transforming it into a winter wonderland. The fresh snow has led to a surge in tourist arrivals, with visitors flocking to the area to enjoy the picturesque landscape and cold weather experience.

In an inspiring display of devotion, a 3.5-year-old boy from Ahmedabad completed the 3.5 km trek to Tungnath Mahadev Temple, the world’s highest Shiva shrine, during his Diwali vacation. Despite icy winds and harsh cold in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, little Mantra, accompanied by his parents Neha and Rohit Bhatt, successfully reached the temple and had darshan. The family described the journey as a divine and deeply emotional experience.

According to the Temple Committee, over 90,000 devotees have offered prayers and performed Jalabhishek at Tungnath Dham within just 60 days, seeking blessings for global prosperity. In comparison, this milestone was reached in 86 days last year.

The significant rise in pilgrim and tourist footfall this year has not only boosted religious tourism in the Tungnath Valley but also led to a notable increase in the temple committee’s revenue, contributing positively to the local economy.

Passenger vehicles traveling to Chopta, Char Dham, and other hill destinations in Uttarakhand must now possess a valid Green Card to operate on hilly routes. Without it, such vehicles will not be permitted to ply in these regions.

In the interest of road safety and regulatory compliance, authorities have strictly directed that no passenger vehicle traveling to Chopta or other popular hill stations should be allowed on mountain roads without a Green Card under any circumstances. Check Green Card Registration Guide.

The doors of Lord Tungnath, the third Kedar among the Panch Kedars, will be opened for devotees on May 2 with Vedic chanting. After which daily worship of the Lord will be performed here for six months of summer.

The doli of Tungnath will leave for Bhootnath Temple from Makkumath on April 30. On this day, the doli will stay here in the Bhootnath Temple. On May 1, the doli of Lord Tungnath will reach Chopta from Bhootnath Temple for stay. On May 2, the doli of Lord Tungnath will leave from Chopta to Tungnath in the morning. On the same day, at 10:15 in the morning, the doors of Shri Tungnath Temple will be opened for devotees for darshan.

Heavy snowfall has been recorded in Chopta region including Tungnath.

From Kedarnath to Auli, Dhanaulti to Mussoorie, the second snowfall of the season has occurred. Light snowfall started in the high altitude areas of the state from Sunday evening and its still snowing at some places. The second snowfall of the season occurred on Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Harshil, Chopta, Tungnath, Suki Top, Auli and Mussoorie and other peaks.

Snowfall in Christmas is bringing tourist to Auli & Mussoorie.

Students of Gopeshwar College and Forest Department,  conducted a cleanliness drive from Tungnath to Chopta on Monday under the leadership of DFO of Kedarnath Wildlife Division. Under the cleanliness campaign, 3 trucks collected plastic and inorganic waste and sent it to the waste disposal centre.

Tourists Rejoice in Mussoorie, Auli, Chopta and other high altitude travel destinations.

The temple will remain closed for winters and the deity will be worshipped at its winter seat in Makkumath.

The portals of the third Kedar, Tungnath temple will be closed on November 4, 2024 for winters. The palanquin of the Lord Tungnath will be seated at Markateshwar Temple in Makkumath on 7th November. So far more than 1.20 lakh devotees have visited Tungnath this year. 

The Government of India has directed a consultant to conduct a survey regarding the widening of Kund-Chopta-Mandal-Gopeshwar highway and construction of a tunnel in Chopta. The process of double lane widening of Kund-Chopta-Mandal-Gopeshwar highway connecting Chamoli district with tehsil headquarters Ukhimath and Kedar valley along with Tungnath valley has started. This approximately 84 km long highway will be prepared for safe and accessible traffic. For the last five years, landslide and subsidence zones (Mastura to Tala-Usada) have emerged on the highway, which have become a cause of trouble.

The number of pilgrims has set a new record in Tungnath Dham. This time in a period of 56 days in the third Kedar Tungnath, a total of 67,851 devotees have prayed and performed Jalabhishek and this figure is expected to cross two lakh in the entire season.

In just 56 days, 39296 men, 21073 women, 7018 children and 449 sadhus and sanyasis along with 15 foreign tourists reached Tungnath Dham and attained virtue.

In a courageous rescue mission, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued four youths on Chopta-Deoria Tal trekking route on Tuesday night amidst dense forest and challenging terrain. These trekkers have lost their way amid torrential rain. It is recommended to hire a local guide for trekking in Uttarakhand.

More than 18 thousand devotees have visited here since the opening of Kedarnath Temple. 1200 to 1500 devotees are reaching here every day.

Apart from the devotees reaching the temple from Chopta, there are many tourists who continued the trek till Chandrashila Summit. About 10 thousand tourists have done trekking on the Chandrashila track till 23 May 2024.

Due to heavy snowfall in Chopta, the road route is closed now. There have been 3 to 6 feet snow on the road to Chopta & Tungnath.

Snowfall was reported on Monday in regions such as Kedarnath Dham, including Madmaheshwar, Tungnath, Chandrashila, etc. Additionally, light snowfall was observed in tourist spots like Chopta, Dugalbitta and in Deoriatal. 

The phenomenon extended to Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham, Harshil Valley, and other high-altitude areas of Uttarkashi. Despite the snowfall, road movements remained unaffected at present.

Actress Sara Ali Khan is spending beautiful moments in the valleys of Uttarakhand on Kedarnath, Chopta and Tungnath trek. Along with visiting Kedarnath Dham, Sara Ali Khan has also gone on Chopta and Tungnath trek.