Summiters Adventures

Chopta and regions around are covered with snow during winters is an untouched and unexploited excursion point for the trekking enthusiasts. Situated at an altitude of about 2500 mtrs, Chopta gives a picturesque view of the Himalayas. The 3.4 km trekking route to Tungnath temple (3500M) through dense alpine forest gives a breathtaking view of Natures’ beauty at Her best. A 2 km straight climb to Chandrashila is worth exploring as you can have a 360 degree view of the Himalayas from the ChandraShila point (4000M); all major peaks like Chokhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi etc. are visible.

The magnificent in its style and architecture Temple of Tungnath is considered to be more than 1000 years old. Here the main temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and few other smaller temples dedicated to Godess Parvati can be seen in the vicinity. The local legends and beliefs are associated with the Mahabharat especially of the adventures of the Pandaves when they were in exile. It is considered that the Pandavas after the great battle of Kurukshetra realized they needed blessings of Lord Shiva for their redemption. Lord Shiva was not willing and so eluded them. Being stalked by the Pandavs, he dived into the ground leaving his hump on the surface. The eldest brother Yudishter built a temple and worshiped. The remaining portion of god reappeared at four other places. The Head appeared at Pashupatinath which is in Nepal, the thighs appeared at Tungnath where Arjuna built a temple and worshiped, the middle portion at Madmaheshwar where Bhima built a temple, and the lock with head at Kalpeshwar where Nakula worshipped. These are known as the Panch Kedar. Tungnath, the highest shrine of lord Shiva among the Panch Kedar is at an elevation of about 3600M.