Chamoli district | Chamoli Uttarakhand Tourism | Travel Guide

Know everything about Chamoli Uttarakhand:

Chamoli district is one of the most beautiful hill stations situated in Uttarakhand at an elevation of 1300 metres. It is bounded by Uttarakhand districts of Pithoragarh and Bageshwar to its East, Tibet region to its North, Almora to its South and Pauri Garhwal to its southwest, Uttarkashi to its northwest and Rudraprayag to its West. Gopeshwar is known as administrative headquarters of Chamoli.

It has variety of pilgrim destination and tourist interest including many places Badrinath, Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib. Not only this Chamoli district is known as birthplace of “Chipko movement”.

The beauty, scenery, floristic varieties, water edges, alpine hills, climatic condition and landforms of Chamoli Uttarakhand has proven itself as “natural asset of Uttarakhand”.

Chamoli has best expedition places of Uttarakhand such as Hemkund Sahib, sacred Badrinath, Blossoming Valley of Flowers, Gopeshwar, Chopta, Tungnath and many more.

Chamoli Trek:

Chamoli Uttarakhand is the best state for trekking in Uttarakhand offering beautiful floral valley with numerous treks:

Auli-Gaurson Bugyal Trek at an altitude of 3050 Metres. (4 kms/ 1 Day)
Joshimath-Chenap Bugyal Trek at an altitude of 5000 Metres (30 kms/ 4 Days)
Joshimath-Bhavishya Badri Trek at an altitude of 2750 Metres (12 kms/ 2 Days)
Nanda Devi National Park Trek at an altitude of 5000 Metres (120 kms/ 7 Days)
Ghat-Bheti Bugyal Trek (5 kms/ 3 Days)
Joshimath- Panika- Kakbhushandi Tal Trek at an altitude of 4345 Metres (58kms/ 6 Days)
Roop Kund Trek at an altitude of 5030 Metres
Valley of flowers- Hemkund Trek (4 Days)

History of Chamoli Uttarakhand:

In ancient time Chamoli district was kept under the area of Dehradun and Saharanpur. But later on, a new district was established by Britishers named as Pauri. On February 1960 Tehsil Chamoli was enhanced to a new district. In 1997 two complete Tehsil and 2 other blocks of Chamoli district was merged into new district- Rudraprayag.

Main highlights of Chamoli District:

Altitude Range- 1300 meters

Location- Uttarakhand

Trek duration- 1-7 days (dependent on trek)

Trek grade- moderate to high

Best time- October to March (for chilled weather and snowfall)

Weather- Pleasant climate

Temperature- -1 degree min/ 26-degree max

Nearest Airport- Dehradun(220kms)

Nearest Railway station- Rishikesh (200kms)

Famous for- Trek, camping, pilgrims centre and scenic beauty

Postal code- 246424

How to reach Chamoli District:

Below are some few ways to reach Chamoli District of Uttarakhand is 440 km away from Delhi and 250 km away from Dehradun and is easily accessible. There are different modes of transportation-

By Air: The nearest Airport from this district is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun which is approx. 220kms away. After landing further journey is done by roadways (Taxi).

By Train: Rishikesh is the closest railways which is approx. 200 km away from Chamoli town and further distance is covered by roadways.

By Road: Direct Bus can be catched to Chamoli from major Utttarakhand destination like- Rishikesh, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, Srinagar and many more.

Chamoli Uttarakhand route:

The trek route of the famous Chamoli district takes on an average 4- 10 Days.

Chamoli hill station covers most interesting and mesmerizing mountain passes and moderate to challenging treks. The famous Roopkund trekking takes 8 days towards fascinating Roopkund Lake. Valley of flowers trek takes 6 days and is no less than a fairy tale land.

Apart from these famous Hemkund Sahib Trek, Kauri Pass trek, Pangarchulla Trek and Chandrashila trek can also be done.

The last day of the Chamoli ends with an easy downhill walk and departure towards Delhi/ Dehradun.

Chamoli Uttarakhand map:

Best hotels/ Resorts in Chamoli Uttarakhand:

Accommodation is available in Chamoli at low cost with best quality and mouthy watering food. These are some best hotels in Chamoli-

Blackberry Cottages
The Tattva- A Boutique Resort
Hotel Heaven
SnowPod
The meadows Chopta
Mountain Rover
Birdsong & Beyond
Snow Mountain Auli

These are best resorts in Chamoli-

Tapovan Resort
Auli Eco Nature Resort
The Cliff Top Club, Auli
AR Resort & Restaurant
The Royal Village etc

Chamoli district is famous for:

Chamoli is famous among the tourist for Trekking, camping, streams, Meadows, several shrines and ancient temples and eye soothing scenic views. Not only this this place is also famous for its rich culture in Garhwal. Chamoli is also famous for birthplace of Chipko Movement. This district is one the most recommended destination and varieties of trek for everyone and also experience snow fall during winters which adds its beauty.

Things to do in Chamoli Trek:

Here’s the list of things to do near the district:

Trekking- This place is one of the famous places for variety of trekking for the tourists.
Camping- If you are fond of camping than this is the best place for camping.
Picnic at Chamoli Central Park sanctuary
Boating in Panch Pulla, Khajjar Lake
Nature- The beauty of nature attracts many tourists to this place especially mesmerizing natures walk.
Village tourism- apart from trekking and camping one can explore village life and their culture and festivals.
Shopping- As Chamoli is a commercial district there are a lot of shops and stores which can be purchased.

Essential items that are required for Chamoli Trek:

These are some essential items that are required for the trek such as

Trekking shoes,
Backpacks- including raincoat (if it rains), torch and water bottles
Clothing
Toiletries- must include small towel, toilet paper, soaps, toothbrush, toothpaste and other necessity
Other- camera and medicine and first aid kit

Famous places to visit near Chamoli Uttarakhand:

Besides this trek there are many other places which tourist can visit near the pass which provides the best sightseeing view. These must visit places include –