Rishikesh has energy with yoga retreats, rafting and cafés, but it rarely feels still anymore.
Chopta is the opposite. It doesn’t even try to be a “destination” in the conventional sense, it’s more like a starting point for experiences that unfold naturally.
The Tungnath trek begins gently, winding through forests that shift colours with the seasons. In spring, rhododendrons bloom across the trail. Higher up, the air thins, and the views open, with snow peaks cutting into the sky. Tungnath Temple sits in all its glory at the top.
