Chopta Mini Switzerland, Rudraprayag

Chopta Mini Switzerland

About Chopta Mini Switzerland in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

As you recognize that Uttarakhand is understood as the land of God (devbhomi). It’s located within the northern part of India. Along with this, Uttrakhand is additionally very famous for tourist places and Chopta Mini Switzerland is one among them. Chopta could also be a small town located in Rudraprayag district in the Garhwal region on the way to Ukhimath in Uttarakhand.  It’s one among the most attractive and very famous hill station of Uttarakhand. It is also situated between Kedarnath temple and Badrinath temple. It is known as Mini Switzerland in India.  Chopta Mini Switzerland could also be a very beautiful and world-famous hill station situated at an altitude of 8556 feet above sea level. Chopta is that the start line of the Tungnath trek. Chopta represents the backdrop of Mini Switzerland Bugyals.  Bugyals are velvety green meadows spread far and wide. In Chopta mini Switzerland there is the highest Shiva temple in the world which is very famous by name of Tungnath. Tungnath temple is one of the panch kedar which is at the highest altitude.

Height of Panch Kedar in meters:

  1. Kedarnath-3583 m
  2. Tungnath-3680 m
  3. Rudranath-3559 m
  4. Madhyamaheshwar-3490 m
  5. Kalpeshwar- 2200 m

Chopta Mini Switzerland is famous for

Chopta Mini Switzerland is famous for many things such as the world’s highest Shiva temple (Tungnath), Tungnath and Chandrasheela trek, Adventures, snow-capped mountains, wildlife sanctuary, also as snowfall, etc. View of the Himalayan peaks can be seen from here, including Kedar, Nandadevi, Chaukhamba, and Trishul peaks from Chandrashila.

Best time to visit Chopta Mini Switzerland in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

The best time to visit or explore Chopta is in the month of April to July and September to November. During these months the climate of this place is extremely calm, pleasant, and very beautiful.

Location of Chopta Mini Switzerland in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

Whenever you look or search on google Maps, you will find two Choptas in the Rudraprayag district.  That’s why you have to make it true by writing Chopta Mini Switzerland on google Maps, only then you will be able to reach the right location.  Chopta is found at the distance of about 206 km from Dehradun and Rishikesh at the distance of about 211 km.

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Nearby Places to visit in Chopta Mini Switzerland in Rudraprayag,Uttarakhand

  • Tungnath
  • Chandrashila Trek
  • Anusuya Devi and Atri Muni Ashram
  • Deoria Tal
  • Kalimath
  • Makkumath
  • Baniyakund
  • Kalimath Temple
  • Sari Village
  • Dugalbitta
  • Ukhimath
  • Auli etc.

How to reach Chopta Mini Switzerland in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

 By Road-

By Bus, By Taxi, By own or rental Car or Bike.

To reach Chopta Mini Switzerland from Haridwar or Rishikesh bus will be available for Chopta (Mini Switzerland), this bus goes to Gopeshwar via Ukhimath, and after that, this bus will directly reach Mini Switzerland.  The distance from Gopeshwar to Chopta is only 43 km.

By Train-

The nearest railway station from Chopta is Rishikesh and Haridwar.  The distance from Rishikesh to Chopta is 209 km and from Haridwar to Chopta is 229 km. After this, you can reach Chopta with the assistance of a taxi or bus.

By Air-

The nearest airport to Chopta is located in Dehradun. Its name is Jolly Grant Airport, and thus the distance to Chopta is 221.1 km. After this you will reach Chopta with the assistance of taxi or bus from here.

Timing for snowfall in Chopta Mini Switzerland in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

In this place, there is very heavy snowfall within the month of December to March.

Best time to visit Chopta Mini Switzerland in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

The best time to visit or explore Chopta is in the month of April to July and September to November. During these months the climate of this place is very calm, pleasant, and very beautiful.

Things to carry in travelling to Chopta Mini Switzerland in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

Chopta Mini Switzerland temperature remains freezing for 12 months, so whenever you go here, always keep warm clothes, warm shoes, gloves, a hat, etc. with you.

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