Chamoli - Hill Station

Sitting in the lap of nature, Chamoli often referred to as the "Abode of Gods" has a strong bond with spirituality and astounding legends. Chamoli is a blessed place where the beauty of nature combined with fascinating culture is found in profusion.

Apart from being dotted with temples all across the village, this beautiful place is also renowned as the birth place of Chipko Movement. Enriched with flora and fauna, this village offers mesmerizing panoramic vistas that will take your breath away. Mana, a neighbouring village is also power packed with nature and many Hindu shrines while offering some amazing trek trails.

How To Reach - Chamba

Chamoli by Air
Chamoli is not connected directly through airways. The nearest airport to Chamoli lies in Dehradun and is known by the name of Jolly Grant Airport. It is situated at a distance of 222 km from the strange land of Chamoli. From the airport, you can hire a cab service to reach Chamoli.
Nearest Airport: Dehradun - 125 kms from Chamoli

Chamoli by Road
A well-maintained network of road connects Chamoli and Mana to other cities of Uttarakhand as well as other neighbouring states. You can easily commute to these two villages by regular state owned bus service and private buses as well. With easy access via NH58, you can hire a bus or a cab from Pauri, Rishikesh, Uttarkashi and Gopeshwar, etc. to reach your place of visit.

Chamoli by Train
Rishikesh serves as the nearest airport to the both Chamoli (202 km) as well as Mana (150 km). Rishikesh, in turn, is well connected to many major cities like Delhi, etc. by frequent trains. Once reached Rishikesh, hire a taxi for a comfortable ride to your destination. Commuting Within Chamoli.
The place offers many ways to commute from one spot to another. Buses run regularly connecting many cities and are a cheap mode of transport. One can also take auto-rickshaws that are reliable and easy to find. However, the more sturdy form of transportation is either a taxi or hiring a private car which is expensive but very easy for commuting.

Best Time to Visit Chamoli
Summer (April - July): Summers in Chamoli has clear blue skies and pleasant surroundings. The season of summer starts from April and stretches till July. The temperature ranges from 15 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius. Summers is the peak season for tourists so that Chamoli would be heavily crowded during these months.

Monsoon (August - September): In August and September, Chamoli experiences frequent showers. The rainfall turns the entire atmosphere fresh and beautiful. As the area becomes prone to landslides during the monsoon, it is advisable to take full precautions before heading towards Chamoli in the rainy season.

Winter (October - February): During the winters, the temperature of Chamoli falls as low as 0 degree Celsius. During the late winters, the entire region turns into a paradise with a sheet of ice spread over it. People participate in adventure activities like skiing during this season. It is truly the season of enthusiasts in Chamoli.

Restaurants in Chamoli
Travellers will find many small eateries, dhabas and restaurant in and around the place. The place is well known for its Kumaoni cuisine which is quite delicious and unique in flavor. The food available is mostly vegetarian especially around the religious places. Pinalu Gutuk is special dish made out of fried rich potatoes and a must try. Bal Mithai is famous sweet dish made of khoya and sugar and blessing for people with sweet tooth.

Navdurga Hotel
If you are travelling to Chamoli and looking for some amazing vegetarian Indian food, this place is one of the best options.
NH-58, Chamoli 246472 India

Hari Om Restaurant
This eating joint offers some mouth watering local delicacies.
SH-36 Chamoli India

Places to visit in Chamoli

Vasundhara Waterfalls
Vasundhara Waterfall is a captivating sight and offers equally bewitching views of the mountain peaks and glaciers. Situated 5km from Mana, it is said that is you have committed a sin, the fall will divert away from you.

Gopeshwar
Gopeshwar is a small scenic town in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is the headquarters of the Chamoli district known for its scenic beauty and the ancient Hindu temple. Perched at an elevation of 1,400 m above the sea level, you can enjoy the splendid views of the Garhwal Himalayas laden with the dense vegetation of the deodar and pine trees that surrounds this small town. According to the beliefs of the locals, Gopeshwar is named after Lord Krishna.
The weather here is extremely pleasant all around the year, and hence, Gopeshwar is a perfect getaway from the nearby cities that can be visited at any time of the year. The town is equally famous for its picturesque sceneries and the ancient temples. Gopeshwar is most famous for its Shiva temple, Anusuya Devi temple, Chandika Devi temple and Gopinath temple. Each year many devotees visit this town from the nearby areas to offer their prayers to the deity of Hindu Gods.

Gopinath Temple
A very famous temple, it attracts pilgrims in large number. The temple was built by Raja Saggar and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
As per the legend, the king saw a cow giving milk on Shiva Lingam daily and he constructed a temple there. Today, it is one of the main attractions of the place.

Valley of Flowers
The bright and beautiful visuals and unending bouts of fresh air is what define this Valley of Flowers the best. Sitting in the lap of West Himalayas spreading across the area of 87.5sq km, the place is flourishing with all kind of wild flowers from roses and violets to iris, potentillas and primulas. Offering a mesmerizing sight, the best time to visit the valley is from June to October. During winters the place is covered under the sheet of snow looking absolutely serene and beautiful. Today, housing 500 different species of wildflowers, this place is best haunt for nature lovers. The valley has also been declared as the world heritage site and was promoted to a national park in 1982.

Kalpeshwar
One of the famous Panch Kedars located in Uttarakhand, Kalpeshwar is famous for the Kalpeshwar Temple which, highly revered for housing Lord Shiva in one of his five forms (Kedars). Perched at an altitude of 2400 meters, Kalpeshwar is a breathtaking place with amazing views of the Himalayan peaks and an aura that just grips you upon your arrival here.
It is quite an experience to be amidst imposing peaks of the Himalayas, with cold air gushing into your face, carrying strong hints of spirituality and devotion, defining the town. The place is full of legends surrounding its origin while the temple is the heart and soul of the town.

Brahmatal Trek
A paradise for adventure lovers and nature buffs, Brahmtal Trek is nothing short of fascinating and thrilling. Hidden away in the secluded region amidst the ridge, the lake provides an ideal destination for the intriguing trekkers.
According to mythology, Lord Brahma meditated here. The real beauty of this trek lies in the entrancing view it offers of snow clad Himalayan ranges. You can spot the majestic beauty of Chowkhamba, Nilkanth, Kamet, Hathi and Ghoda peaks on one side while the other side is flanked by Mrigthuni, Trishul, Bethartoli Himal and Nandaghunti. Apart from that the setting of the lake bounded by infinite ridges, majestic peaks and snow, neither too much nor too less makes its perfect for a winter trek. Brahmatal is a sight to behold, especially in winters with snow covering the higher altitude of Uttarakhand. A frozen lake nestled amid the mighty Himalayas in every direction is a sight you will cherish throughout your life.

Nandprayag
One of the Panchprayags, Nandaprayag is the place of confluence of River Alaknanda and Nandakini. It is a place of spirituality and devotion as well as beautiful landscapes. A special place of religious, natural and spiritual significance, Nandaprayag is one of the five meeting points of Alaknanda River with other rivers flowing into it.
In the mighty Himalayas of Uttarakhand where hundreds of river and rivulets flow, Nandaprayag is a hub of spirituality and religion. The place situated at an altitude of 900 meters surrounded by the wonderful mountains and beautiful sceneries. The town also used to be the capital of the erstwhile Yadu Kingdom whose king built the famous Nanda Temple. For all its religious importance, Nandaprayag is much beyond it, a place of seamless natural beauty.

Rudranath
One of the five Kedars in the world, Rudranath is a place of immense religious significance. The town hosts a large Lord Shiva temple and requires devotees and trekkers to undertake a thrilling trek in order to reach it. Home to one of the Panch Kedars and the toughest one to reach, Rudranath is famous for its Lord Shiva temple which has one of the five body parts Lord Shiva divided himself into to avoid the Pandavas.
Perched at an altitude of 2300 meters above sea level and covered in thick forests, Rudranath is a place of great mystique and religious importance. Rudranath is accessible through a 21 km long trek that takes one through some amazing forests providing enchanting views of the nearby peaks such as Nanda Devi and Nanda Ghunti. On reaching the temple, one finds themselves surrounded by some of the most spellbinding views with greenery all around, peaks covered in snow and cool air gushing at your face. Rudranath is a challenging place to reach and making it quite a favorite amongst trekkers.

Rafting in Upper Alaknanda
Rafting on Upper Alaknanda River is exhausting and tiring but more than that it is exhilarating and rewarding. The chase on the wild rapids and the ever changing landscape of gorges and dense forests pumps up the excitement level to maximum.
Commencing from Chamoli, the ride will take you through three prayags namely Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag and Rudraprayag all covered on the Upper section of Alaknanda River. The rafting starts with grade III and touches the IV and IV+ and thus raising the bar of required prior experience. If you are one of the adventure junkies and love water sports, then pack your bags and face the challenge.

Availability of Clean Water
Yes, but it is advisable to ensure availability of clean drinking water in your custom package.

Availability of camping/shelter
The best way to fully enjoy this adventurous expedition is by camping. Almost all the operators offers camps at the rafting site.

Shopping in Chamoli
Chamoli do not offers any particular sight for shopping or any main souvenir to take back home. If still shopping is on your list one can browse local bazaar for traditional jewelry.
The place being a tribal area offers many variations and being close to Tibet provide Tibetan silver jewelry ad semi precious stones.