FAQ
This place is popularly known as 'Mini Switzerland'. It lies 29 km from Ukhimath, 254 kilometres (158 mi) from Rishikeshand approximately 450 km (280 mi) from the capital Delhi.
The best time to visit is from April to November. Chopta is also a popular destination during the winter months due to the snowfall that the area experiences. Tungnath temple and Chandrashila are covered with snow from December to March. Chopta can be reached from Rishikesh via Rudraprayag, Kund, Ukhimath OR via Rudraprayag, Karnprayag, Chamoli, Gopeshwar.
Chopta is simply accessible as it is situated on the road connecting Gopeshwar with Guptkashi. Wake up with cool healthy breeze and chirping of birds in Chopta. The morning view from Chopta is invigorating when the crimson rays of sun kiss the snow laden Himalayas.
BY ROAD:
Chopta is well connected by motorable roads with major towns of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state. Follow NH58 until you reach Rudraprayag and after reaching Rudraprayag follow the route to Kedarnath and take right turn to Ukhimath. Magpie Camp Chopta is situated 20 kms from Ukhimath. Chopta is also accessible from Gopeshwar. Buses and taxis to ( UKhimath )Chopta are available from major towns of Uttarakhand region.
BY AIR:
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport of Chopta, situated 225 kms away in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state. The remaining journey has to be covered either in a taxi or in a bus. Taxis are easily available to Rishikesh, Rudraprayag, Ukhimath and Chopta from Jolly Grant Airport.
CHOPTA DISTANCE CHART
Ukhimath to snowpod camp – 20kms
Delhi to Chopta – 465kms
Meerut to Chopta – 368kms
Rishikesh to Chopta – 190kms
Haridwar to Chopta – 216ms
Pauri to Chopta – 126kms
Dehradun to Chopta – 220 kms
Mussoorie to Chopta – 212kms
Devprayag to Chopta – 130kms
Tehri Garhwal to Chopta – 151kms
Kotdwar to Chopta – 229kms
Joshimath to Chopta – 92kms
Srinagar to Chopta – 96kms
Kedarnath to Chopta – 64kms
Rudraprayag to Chopta – 63kms
Gopeshwar to Chopta – 37kms
Badrinath to Chopta – 136kms