On foot
Chandrashila
A journey of ascent and loss.
Trekked with Indiahikes
- Duration
- 6 days
- Region
- Uttarakhand
- Highest stop
- Chandrashila · 12,083 ft
Day by day
The route, day by day. Distances and timings are approximate; this outline follows the linked route guide.
- DAY 01
Rishikesh → Sari
Drive · 190 km · 7–8 hr
Arrive at the village base.
- DAY 02
Sari → Deoriatal
Walk · 4.1 km · 2½ hr
A short climb to the lake.
- DAY 03
Deoriatal → Syalmi
Walk · 9.1 km · 6–7 hr
Cross Rohini Bugyal on the way to camp.
- DAY 04
Syalmi → Baniya Kund
Walk · 5.4 km · 6 hr
Continue through the forested slopes.
- DAY 05
Baniya Kund → Chandrashila → Chopta
Walk · 13 km · 7–8 hr
Climb via Tungnath, then descend. Drive back to Sari.
- DAY 06
Sari → Rishikesh
Drive · 190 km · 7–8 hr
Return from the mountains.
Route references · Indiahikes route guide ↗