Deoriatal Tungnath Chandrashila Trek
The Deoriatal–Tungnath–Chandrashila programme begins with the Sari approach to Deoriatal and later shifts to the Baniyakund side for Tungnath and Chandrashila. The lake walk and the summit outing offer different kinds of mountain walking within one trip. The listed programme is 5 days / 4 nights; confirm the actual departure logistics before booking.
- Planned stage: Rishikesh to Sari Village
- Planned stage: Sari Village to Deoriatal
- Planned stage: Deoriatal to Tala Village & Drive to Baniyakund
- Planned stage: Baniyakund to Chandrashila via Tungnath & Drive to Sari
- Planned stage: Sari Village to Rishikesh
Updated by the Sapta Shikhar trek team
Trip overview
The Deoriatal–Tungnath–Chandrashila programme begins with the Sari approach to Deoriatal and later shifts to the Baniyakund side for Tungnath and Chandrashila. The lake walk and the summit outing offer different kinds of mountain walking within one trip. Road transfers join the sections, so check the exact pickup and return plan. Winter conditions can limit progress on the higher trail.
Deoriatal Tungnath Chandrashila Trek follows a 5 Days / 4 Nights schedule. The route stages below follow the scheduled package; weather and trail conditions can affect the final camp plan.
What’s included
- Dormitory accommodation; two-person tents at higher camps
- Morning meal, lunch, evening snacks and dinner
- Permissions for forest access and overnight camps
- Group first-aid supplies
- Route leadership and campsite assistance
- Camping tents with sleeping bags
- Snow gaiters and traction microspikes
- Confirm the current departure's written package before payment
What’s not included
- Charges for carrying or offloading personal backpacks
- Personal purchases and spending
- Costs arising from emergencies
- Additional GST at the listed rate of 5%
- Confirm the current departure's written package before payment
Your day-by-day itinerary
Follow the route from your reporting point to the final descent. Camps and timings may change with mountain conditions.
01Day 1Rishikesh to Sari Village
Continue along the listed route: Rishikesh to Sari Village. Carry the day's water and essentials advised in the briefing, and use a comfortable pace from the beginning. Take breaks with the group and leave the camp area clean before moving on. Campsite placement and the precise trail may change for safe access; use the morning briefing for the current plan. An exact distance and duration have not been verified for this stage; obtain the departure's current plan from the team.
02Day 2Sari Village to Deoriatal
Continue along the listed route: Sari Village to Deoriatal. Keep your rain protection and warm layer accessible so a change in weather does not require unpacking your whole bag. Follow the group's rest stops and ask about the next refill opportunity before setting out. Campsite placement and the precise trail may change for safe access; use the morning briefing for the current plan. Approximate itinerary figures: 4 kms · 2.5 hours · 7810 Ft. Times depend on conditions and group pace.
03Day 3Deoriatal to Tala Village & Drive to Baniyakund
The planned stage is Deoriatal to Tala Village & Drive to Baniyakund. Confirm where the group meets and how any walking and road sections connect. Keep your ID, water, warm layer and travel essentials accessible during the journey. Mountain-road delays can affect arrival times, so follow the team's update before making onward arrangements. Check the actual pickup or drop point and included services for this departure. Approximate itinerary figures: 10 kms · 7 hours · 6500 ft. Times depend on conditions and group pace.
04Day 4Baniyakund to Chandrashila via Tungnath & Drive to Sari
The planned stage is Baniyakund to Chandrashila via Tungnath & Drive to Sari. Confirm where the group meets and how any walking and road sections connect. Keep your ID, water, warm layer and travel essentials accessible during the journey. Mountain-road delays can affect arrival times, so follow the team's update before making onward arrangements. Check the actual pickup or drop point and included services for this departure. Approximate itinerary figures: 13 kms · 7 hours. Times depend on conditions and group pace.
05Day 5Sari Village to Rishikesh
The planned stage is Sari Village to Rishikesh. Confirm where the group meets and how any walking and road sections connect. Keep your ID, water, warm layer and travel essentials accessible during the journey. Mountain-road delays can affect arrival times, so follow the team's update before making onward arrangements. Check the actual pickup or drop point and included services for this departure. An exact distance and duration have not been verified for this stage; obtain the departure's current plan from the team.
Route essentials
- Highest altitude
- The highest point of the exact departure route is not yet verified. Request the confirmed upper turning point and altitude from the team before booking.
- Total route distance
- About 27 km of walking
- Best months
- This listing is planned as a winter programme. Confirm the actual operating months and snow-access conditions for your departure; snowfall and an upper-route visit are not guaranteed.
- Eligibility
- Participants should be comfortable with repeated uphill walks and carrying their day essentials. A prepared first-time trekker should discuss the longest stage and suitability with the team. Confirm the actual age limit and any required health documents for the departure.
- Accommodation
- Use the departure's confirmed accommodation plan for the arrival base and each overnight stop. The current inclusion list is shown separately; tent sharing, bedding and toilet arrangements should be checked before booking. Higher trail stays have simpler facilities than town accommodation.
- Meals
- Check the written departure package for included meals and the first and last meal served. Tell the team about allergies and dietary requirements before payment so they can confirm arrangements. Carry the personal snacks advised in the briefing; special diets should not be assumed to be available at every stop.
- Water, power & network
- Do not depend on continuous mobile reception, campsite sockets or shops along the mountain stages. Carry refillable bottles and a charged power bank, keep travel details offline and ask the leader about the day's drinking-water refill arrangements. Share the itinerary before leaving the reporting base.
Departure dates & prices
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Getting to the trail
Reporting point
Current reporting location: Sari Village, Uttarakhand. The first listed stage is Rishikesh to Sari Village. Obtain the exact meeting pin, reporting time and whether the road pickup or transfer is included before arranging arrival.
By air
Use Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport for the onward road approach. The airport is not the trek base; confirm the actual pickup town and transfer plan before booking your flight.
By road
Plan road travel to Sari Village, Uttarakhand using the confirmed departure instructions. The first stage is Rishikesh to Sari Village; this may involve a pickup before reaching the mountain base. Check the actual bus stop or pickup town, reserve the last connection in advance and allow for mountain-road delays.
Final transfer
The final listed stage is Sari Village to Rishikesh. Confirm the actual drop point, estimated arrival window and whether the final transfer is included. Keep an onward-travel buffer rather than relying on a same-day tight connection.
Prepare for your trek
Prepare gradually with regular brisk walks, stairs or uphill trails and practice carrying your daypack. Include several consecutive walking days during preparation and wear the shoes you will use on the route. Review the longest stage with the team and arrive rested for the programme.
Route safety
Uneven trails, cold conditions and steep sections can make a short programme demanding. Stay with the group, follow the briefing and report difficulty early. The plan can change with weather, snow, river conditions or access; no pass or summit completion is guaranteed.
What to pack
- Trekking shoes worn in before departure
- Backpack with rain cover and waterproof inner bags
- Quick-drying walking clothes and spare socks
- Warm layers, insulated jacket and thermals
- Waterproof shell or poncho
- Sun hat, warm hat and gloves
- UV-protective sunglasses and sunscreen
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Refillable water bottles
- Personal toiletries and small towel
- Prescribed medicines and blister-care supplies
- Power bank and essential travel details saved offline
- Reusable utensils if requested by the team
- Bag for carrying personal litter out
Trekking equipment included
- Camping tents with sleeping bags
- Snow gaiters and traction microspikes
Optional services & additional costs
- Charges for carrying or offloading personal backpacks
- Personal purchases and spending
- Costs arising from emergencies
- Additional GST at the listed rate of 5%
- Confirm the current departure's written package before payment
Documents & booking information
Every traveller uploads a photo ID while booking — masked Aadhaar, PAN card, passport, driving licence or voter ID. Our team checks it before the trek. Carry the original ID to the reporting point.
- Government-issued photo ID matching your booking name
- Booking confirmation and reporting instructions
- Confirm any ID-copy, medical certificate or participant consent requirement with the team
- For international travellers, confirm passport, visa and route-permit documents before booking
Cancellation & refunds
Obtain Sapta Shikhar's written cancellation and refund terms before payment. Confirm deadlines, deductions, date-change rules, unused services and the treatment of weather or access changes. No refund percentage or processing deadline has been verified for this listing.
Optional services
- Confirm whether backpack offloading is offered for this route
- Ask about shoe, pole, rainwear and headlamp rentals before arrival
- Obtain actual prices, deposits and return conditions for any rental
- Confirm pickup and return-transfer availability and charges
Deoriatal Tungnath Chandrashila Trek: frequently asked questions
What is the focus of Deoriatal Tungnath Chandrashila Trek?
The Deoriatal–Tungnath–Chandrashila programme begins with the Sari approach to Deoriatal and later shifts to the Baniyakund side for Tungnath and Chandrashila.
How long is this programme?
The listing shows 5 Days / 4 Nights. Check the day-wise schedule and confirm any reserve day or transport night before booking.
Where should I report?
The current reporting location is Sari Village, Uttarakhand. Ask for the exact meeting point, pickup arrangement and time for your departure.
How should I prepare for the route?
Prepare for consecutive walking days with uphill practice and a daypack. Break in your shoes and discuss the route's longer day with the team before booking.
Are snow, clear views or the upper objective guaranteed?
No. Weather, visibility and trail conditions can change the plan. The leader may shorten a stage or turn the group around.
Are personal rentals and transfers included?
Check the departure's written inclusions. Obtain availability, price and deposit details for any extra equipment, offloading or transfer before payment.
What are the cancellation terms?
Request Sapta Shikhar's written policy covering deadlines, deductions, date changes and weather-related changes. No refund percentage has been verified for this listing.
How difficult is the Deoriatal Tungnath Chandrashila Trek?
The Deoriatal Tungnath Chandrashila Trek is graded moderate. The longest walking day (Day 4) is about 13 km, 7 hours. It suits fit beginners and people with some trekking experience; start cardio training (running, stairs, long walks) 6–8 weeks before.
What is the cost of the Deoriatal Tungnath Chandrashila Trek?
₹8,999 per person (5% GST extra) for 5 days / 4 nights from Sari Village. It includes dormitory accommodation; two-person tents at higher camps, morning meal, lunch, evening snacks and dinner, permissions for forest access and overnight camps and group first-aid supplies. Not included: charges for carrying or offloading personal backpacks, personal purchases and spending and costs arising from emergencies.
How many days does the Deoriatal Tungnath Chandrashila Trek take?
5 Days / 4 Nights, starting and ending at Sari Village. You walk roughly 27 km in total. See the day-by-day itinerary for each camp.
When is the best time to do the Deoriatal Tungnath Chandrashila Trek?
This listing is planned as a winter programme. Confirm the actual operating months and snow-access conditions for your departure; snowfall and an upper-route visit are not guaranteed.
How do I reach Sari Village for the Deoriatal Tungnath Chandrashila Trek?
Current reporting location: Sari Village, Uttarakhand. The first listed stage is Rishikesh to Sari Village. Obtain the exact meeting pin, reporting time and whether the road pickup or transfer is included before arranging arrival.
Is the Deoriatal Tungnath Chandrashila Trek safe for beginners?
It suits fit beginners and people with some trekking experience; start cardio training (running, stairs, long walks) 6–8 weeks before. Groups are limited to 20 people with trained trek leaders; you must be in good health and declare any medical condition before the trek.
How do I choose my first Himalayan trek?
Compare the maximum altitude, walking hours, daily climbs and season. Short forest routes such as Nag Tibba can be a starting point, but even a weekend trek needs fitness and weather preparation.
What equipment should I carry?
Carry broken-in trekking shoes, a backpack, warm layers, a waterproof shell, sun protection, a headlamp, refillable water bottles and personal medicines. Confirm which camp equipment and snow gear are included before departure.
How should I prepare physically?
Build walking endurance gradually with regular walks, stairs and strength work. Practise on uneven ground with your daypack. Match your preparation to the longest day of the chosen itinerary.
What should I confirm before booking?
Ask for dated availability, the final itinerary, group size, guide qualifications, inclusions, exclusions, transfer arrangements and cancellation terms in writing. A route guide does not guarantee an operating departure.
Can weather change the itinerary?
Yes. Snow, rain, road closures and permit restrictions can change camp locations, access and summit plans. Keep a travel buffer and accept the leader’s decision to turn back when conditions are unsuitable.
How do I reduce my impact on the trail?
Stay on established paths, carry litter back, avoid campfires on alpine ground and keep soap and waste out of streams. Respect wildlife, grazing areas and local customs.
