Chopta Chandrashila vs Satopanth Tal: the numbers
| Chopta Chandrashila | Satopanth Tal | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,700 m | 4,346 m |
| Days on trail | 5 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Not graded | Moderate–hard |
| Region | Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | Mar–Apr | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | May–Feb | Jul–Aug |
| Peaks in view | Chaukhamba, Kedarnath, Trishul, Nanda Devi | Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Balakun, Kamet |
| 3D route | Fly the Chopta Chandrashila trail → | Fly the Satopanth Tal trail → |
Satopanth Tal goes 646 m higher (4,346 m against 3,700 m). Satopanth Tal takes 3 more days on the trail. Their best seasons don't overlap: Chopta Chandrashila in Mar–Apr, Satopanth Tal in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 38 km apart in a straight line.
