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Chopta
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 Chopta
situated on the Gopeshwar-Ukhimath
Road about 40 kms. from
Gopeshwar is at an altitude
of about 2,900 m above
sea level.
One of
the most picturesque spots
in the entire Garhwal
region, Chopta provides
a breathtaking view of
the Himalayan ranges and
the surrounding areas.
It is a tourist hotspot
rich in alpine vegetation,
orchids, rhododendrons
and other high-altitude
vegetation, the valley
is criss-crossed by meandering
rivers.
Tourist
attractions in Chopta
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots around Chopta:
Kedarnath
Wildlife Sanctuary :
Situated in the heart
of the Kedarnath Wildlife
Sanctuary, Chopta has
inspired many a nature-lover,
tourists over the years.
Very often it is termed
as the ‘Switzerland of
the Himalayas’ and a ‘Photographer’s
Paradise’.
Tungnath
Shiva Temple (3Km.) :
Located at height of 3680m
above sea level, the Tungnath
Temple is the highest
of the Panch Kedar.
Gopeshwar
(39Km.) : The
district headquarters
of Chamoli, situated at
an elevation of 1500 m
above sea level is a picturesque
place with salubrious
climate.
Kanchula Korak Musk Deer
Sanctuary (7Km.) :
On the Chopta-Gopeshwar
road, Kanchula Korak Musk
Deer Sanctuary is famous
for breeding musk deers.
This sanctuary covers
an area of 5 sq. m and
is an ideal place for
tourists to view rare
Himalayan wildlife. This
place is also popular
for its dense forests
and aromatic flowers.
Ukhimath
(31Km.) : This
is the winter seat of
lord Kedarnath and worship
is done here during the
winters when the temple
of Kedarnath remains closed.
The temples of Usha and
Anirudh, Shiva and Parvati
are worth a visit.
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