Chopta is a small grassland and forest area. It is situated in Uttarakhand state, India. It is the initial place to start a trek to Tungnath (the third temple of Panch Kedar). The
trek distance from Chopta to Tungnath is 3.5km.Chopta is one of the best natural tourist places situated in Uttarakhand, India. Chopta is 2709 meters (8888ft) elevated above sea level. Chopta village is enclosed by pine, deodar, and rhododendron trees. Rare species of birds and musk deer are also seen there. Chopta is also known as ‘Mini Switzerland’ because it imposes a beautiful view of Trishul, Nanda Devi,and Chaukhamba. It is recommended to visit Chopta from April to November. It is also famous during the months of winter because of the snowfall. Tungnath and Chandrashila also experience snowfall and are covered with snow from December to March. There are two ways to reach Rudraprayag, Karnprayag, Chamoli, Gopeshwar, Mand Chopta. That is from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag, kund, Ukhimath or mandal