Deoriatal and Chandrashila Peak
This Sari-based itinerary brings together Deoriatal, the Tungnath trail and Chandrashila. It first visits the lake, then moves through Tala and Baniyakund for the upper outing before returning towards Rishikesh. The listed programme is 5 days / 4 nights; confirm the actual departure logistics before booking.
- Planned stage: Journey from Rishikesh to Sari Village
- Planned stage: Trek to the Serene Deoriatal Lake
- Planned stage: Descent to Tala Village and Drive to Baniyakund
- Planned stage: Trek to Tungnath Temple and Chandrashila Summit
Updated by the Sapta Shikhar trek team
Trip overview
This Sari-based itinerary brings together Deoriatal, the Tungnath trail and Chandrashila. It first visits the lake, then moves through Tala and Baniyakund for the upper outing before returning towards Rishikesh. The combination includes both trail days and road transfers. Respect the temple setting and follow the guide's timing on the summit outing, especially when snow or weather affects the upper path.
Deoriatal and Chandrashila Peak 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
- Shared trail tent for two participants
- 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
- Transport and food outside the base-to-base package
- 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 1Journey from Rishikesh to Sari Village
The planned stage is Journey from Rishikesh to Sari Village. 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.
02Day 2Trek to the Serene Deoriatal Lake
Continue along the listed route: Trek to the Serene Deoriatal Lake. 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. An exact distance and duration have not been verified for this stage; obtain the departure's current plan from the team.
03Day 3Descent to Tala Village and Drive to Baniyakund
The planned stage is Descent to Tala Village and 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: 2,600 m. Times depend on conditions and group pace.
04Day 4Trek to Tungnath Temple and Chandrashila Summit
Today's planned objective is Trek to Tungnath Temple and Chandrashila Summit. The upper outing needs steady effort and enough time for the return or descent. Follow the leader's route, pace and equipment instructions, keeping warm layers and day essentials within reach. The start time and turning point depend on weather, trail conditions and group readiness. Reaching the upper objective is conditional on safe progress. An exact distance and duration have not been verified for this stage; obtain the departure's current plan from the team.
05Day 5Return Drive to Rishikesh
The planned stage is Return Drive 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
- A complete walking-distance total has not been verified for this exact itinerary. Review the day-wise stages and ask the team for the departure's confirmed walking distance; road travel is separate.
- Best months
- This is a seasonal mountain programme. Request the route's current operating window and confirmed departure dates before booking; upper-route access depends on snow, weather and local permissions.
- 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.
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Getting to the trail
Reporting point
Current reporting location: Sari village, Uttarakhand. The first listed stage is Journey from 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 Journey from 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 Return Drive 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
- Transport and food outside the base-to-base package
- 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
- Two-person sharing upgrade: ₹1,500 per person
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 and Chandrashila Peak: frequently asked questions
What is the focus of Deoriatal and Chandrashila Peak?
This Sari-based itinerary brings together Deoriatal, the Tungnath trail 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 and Chandrashila Peak Trek?
The Deoriatal and Chandrashila Peak Trek is graded easy. It suits first-time trekkers in good health who can walk 5–6 hours a day.
What is the cost of the Deoriatal and Chandrashila Peak Trek?
₹7,500 per person (5% GST extra) for 5 days / 4 nights from Sari village. It includes shared trail tent for two participants, morning meal, lunch, evening snacks and dinner, permissions for forest access and overnight camps and group first-aid supplies. Not included: transport and food outside the base-to-base package, charges for carrying or offloading personal backpacks and personal purchases and spending.
How many days does the Deoriatal and Chandrashila Peak Trek take?
5 Days / 4 Nights, starting and ending at Sari village. See the day-by-day itinerary for each camp.
When is the best time to do the Deoriatal and Chandrashila Peak Trek?
This is a seasonal mountain programme. Request the route's current operating window and confirmed departure dates before booking; upper-route access depends on snow, weather and local permissions.
How do I reach Sari village for the Deoriatal and Chandrashila Peak Trek?
Current reporting location: Sari village, Uttarakhand. The first listed stage is Journey from 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 and Chandrashila Peak Trek safe for beginners?
It suits first-time trekkers in good health who can walk 5–6 hours a day. 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.
