– Region: Uttarakhand — Kedarnath WS (Chopta, 2,680m — Mini Switzerland of India)
– Elevation: 2680
– GPS Coordinates: 30.490° N, 79.230° E
– Access Difficulty: T2 — 250km Rishikesh (8–9hr bus)
– Opening Season: Year-round (best Oct–Nov + Mar–May)
– Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 60 – Showers: Yes — hot water GMVN
– Drinking Water: Yes — piped – Meals & food: GMVN canteen + local dhabas
– Mobile Signal: Yes — Jio 4G (good) – Payment Methods: Cash INR — GMVN ₹800–1,500/night; camps ₹500–1,000
– Short Description: TUNGNATH (3,680m) = WORLD’S HIGHEST SHIVA TEMPLE — 3.5km from Chopta (2hr up). CHANDRASHILA (4,000m) — 1hr above Tungnath — 360° panorama. DEORIATAL (2,438m) — beautiful lake with Chaukhamba reflection. Rhododendron + oak forests. Accessible + highly rewarding.
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