[keralshobhit]

Originally Posted by hvkumar

Chopta is 17 kms from Ukhimath, on the Ukhimath-Gopeshwar road. Ukhimath itself is around 20 kms from Rudraprayag on tthe Kedarnath road. Road from Ukhimath is very twisty.

Drive is quite aggressive, considering that you have to drive 400 kms from Delhi to Rudraprayag. Unless you leave Delhi early in the morning, it will be difficult for you to cross Rishikesh in decent time. Rishikesh to Rudraprayag is a stiff 5-6 hour drive, lengthened further by he heavy pilgrim traffic now that temples have reopened. Please remember that in many places Uttarakhand roads close after 8 pm.

Originally Posted by travelmaster

I don't think that any lodge will be open during that time of the year!! Moreover reaching Chandrashila will require proper mountaineering gear and expertise!! Plan for Deoriatal only.. forget about Tungnath-Chandrashila in end Jan!!

Happy Traveling!!

Hey ,
I am planning a same kinda trip..
We plan to leave from New Delhi on 25-26th late night, so that i get into mountains with the sun.
I am planing again in my i10 Magna, with 4-5 people (Male and females).
I wanted to cover Chopta and the maximum i could.
this is just a begining plans of itinary. I have to be back by 29th Night (Sunday).
I plan is still in the planning phaze.
Please help me explore my option. if Chopta is not an option since we cant trek to Tungnath, than please suggest an alternative place.
Will be waiting for responses.
Thanks a lot.
Shobhit

[bsenroy]

Hi Guys,

I have 5-6 days starting 6th April 2012 for me to take a short trip to the hills. As usual, i went through many plan changes but have finally zeroed in on a schedule. I want to spend the time in the Chopta-Saari region and explore it properly. In this regard, i have a few questions:

1. are there any budget accommodations (village homestays would be perfect) around Chopta?

2. Other than the usual treks to Tungnath, Chandrashila and Deoriya Taal, what else can one do there?

3. Slightly away from Chopta, near Kanakchauri (35 kms from Rudraprayag is what i hear) is a Kartik Swami Temple. Does anyone have any info on this one? I have seen a few photographs and it looks stunning!

Thanks for the help in advance

[bsenroy]

Three days and still no takers? really?

[phamilyman]

Originally Posted by bsenroy

Three days and still no takers? really?

Let me know what you did. I will be in that region next week.

Our stay will be at deoria taal and ukhimath only.

[bsenroy]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Let me know what you did. I will be in that region next week.

Our stay will be at deoria taal and ukhimath only.

I will be back only on the 13th and will try to put updates on this thread as quickly as i can! I will be riding down, so expect road updates as well.

[Ketan]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Let me know what you did. I will be in that region next week.

Our stay will be at deoria taal and ukhimath only.

Originally Posted by bsenroy

I will be back only on the 13th and will try to put updates on this thread as quickly as i can! I will be riding down, so expect road updates as well.

Hey Guys,

any inputs on roads in this region! I'm planning a drive to these places (CharDham) and I may be going via Ukhimath-Chopta-Gopeshwar route. Any information around these regions would help.
Thank you.

[phamilyman]

Originally Posted by Ketan

Hey Guys,

any inputs on roads in this region! I'm planning a drive to these places (CharDham) and I may be going via Ukhimath-Chopta-Gopeshwar route. Any information around these regions would help.
Thank you.

My trip is postponed to the end of THIS month. So i will take inputs from you

roads have been battered by the rains but they should have started repairs already.

[Ketan]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

My trip is postponed to the end of THIS month. So i will take inputs from you

roads have been battered by the rains but they should have started repairs already.

Sorry, I didnt mention the dates, my plan is mid of October, I've started gathering information on this since I will be driving from Bangalore. I will surely share information if I find from other sources and wait for you guys as well if you happen to travel before me. So far, the tentetive plan is to start by October 14 from Bangalore, so I may be there around October 18-19 or so.

[Crazy_Bean]

Originally Posted by Ketan

Sorry, I didnt mention the dates, my plan is mid of October, I've started gathering information on this since I will be driving from Bangalore. I will surely share information if I find from other sources and wait for you guys as well if you happen to travel before me. So far, the tentetive plan is to start by October 14 from Bangalore, so I may be there around October 18-19 or so.

Originally Posted by phamilyman

My trip is postponed to the end of THIS month. So i will take inputs from you

roads have been battered by the rains but they should have started repairs already.

Guys,

We are planning to drive from Delhi to Chopta sometime end of this month. We will stop for a night stay at rishikesh and then drive to chopta the next morning.

We are taking an Innova with 6 on board. Also, I have not driven much in mountains but have a decent idea on how to go about this.I am also a good driver.

Wanted to understand if it would be safe for me to do so? How aggressive can the driving be and the road conditions? We don't want to hire a cab.

Please advise. Will really appreciate any help on this.

[Mohitkumaar]

I am also planning this trip for the 15 August long 2 weekend with taking 12 august friday off from work. I have a few questions. It will be 2 men. We will be leaving from Delhi.

Can we do this on a Honda Activa? We will travel light. Combined bag or 2 small bags. Are rains expected?

Can a A-Star automatic make it? Again 2 men. Travelling with full set. Full luggage and all.