Tungnath Temple

Name: Chopta Resort
Address: Baniyakund, Mandal–Chopta Road, Chopta, Uttarakhand, 246401, IN
Telephone: +91-9758667755
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3.5 km from Chopta

The world’s highest Shiva temple

Tungnath is one of the five Panch Kedar shrines — a small stone temple set high on the ridge above Chopta. The trek is short, steep, and spiritually quiet, with Himalayan views opening from the first switchback.

Most guests leave the resort at first light, reach the shrine in under two hours, and walk on to Chandrashila Peak for sunrise over Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Chaukhamba.

Tungnath Temple on the ridge above Chopta

Distance 3.5 km

Trailhead from Chopta

Elevation 3,680 m

Highest Shiva temple

Trek time 3–4 hrs

Round trip, moderate

From the resort

How to visit

Start by 5:30 AM for a clear sunrise on the ridge.
The path is stone steps — moderate, no technical climbing.
Carry water and a warm layer; wind picks up near the temple.
Winter snow can close the upper trail — ask the desk the night before.

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