Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek, Uttarakhand

People Also Ask About Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek

1. When is the best time to go for Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek?

   Round the year except monsoon will be highly suitable to do the Deoria Tal trek. The temperature will be modest and the days will be sunny and clear mostly except early mornings in winter. There will be a huge snow cover during the months of December through April.
   
   During spring time, the trails through the forests will be covered with multiple flowers and in winter the snow will transform the entire region into white with some patches of green here and there.

2. What level of fitness is expected from me on Deoriatal Chandrashila trek?

   Deoriatal Chandrashila trek is graded as a moderate trek. It makes a lot of sense to spend some time before coming on a trekking holiday getting some additional exercise. The fitter you are, after all, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. For this trip, you need to be aerobically fit and also comfortable with walking up to 7 hours on some days.

3. What all things I should carry for the Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek?

   - A small backpack or day pack with plastic or waterproof lining
   - Comfortable waterproof (Goretex) high-ankle trekking shoes with good grip
   - Trekking pole or stick
   - Wardrobe essentials like woolen and fleece clothes, synthetic or waterproof trekking pants with inner lining, wind-proof and rain-proof jackets
   - Moisturizer, Sun Screen Lotion, Lip Balm
   - Personal Medicine Kit
   - Gaiters
   - Rain cover for bags
   - Insulated water bottle and hydration pack (optional)
   - Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
   - Extra Polythene bags

4. What kind of shoes I should have for Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek?

   You don’t need special snowshoes. A good trekking shoe is sufficient for the trek. We recommend shoes that are water-resistant. When there is snow, we suggest micro spikes and gaiters.

5. What will be the facility of food and water during the Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek?

   There are proper meals with subsequent nutritional values planned for the people coming in for the trek. This would include nutritional vegetarian meals, 6 small meals in the form of snacks and refreshments during coffee or tea breaks will also be provided. That is, all the meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 5 will be provided to the trekkers.

6. What all medicines I should carry? Can I take diamox?

   Carrying medicines is important while trekking anywhere in the world. Your first-aid should have anti-diarrhea medicine such as loperamide but make sure that you don't take it unless getting to a toilet isn't an option.
   
   During the Deoria Tal trek you may not have access to pharmacies. So it’s better to have medications ready. Yes, you can carry diamox and can be taken too if having sickness/nausea.

7. Will there be mobile connectivity?

   Indian mobile networks do not work for most part of this trek. Vodafone and BSNL are the only mobile networks that work in patches along the way (but are inconsistent).

8. What will be the temparature on Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek?

   During winter time, the temperature ranges between -5 to 10 degree Celsius and the days will be fine and the night time becomes really cold. From August to October end, the temperature remains varying in between 4 to 23 degree Celsius.

9. Is Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek a good trek for first timer?

   Deoriatal-Chandrashila is graded as a moderate trek. Beginners can attempt this trek provided they stick to the fitness schedule and meet the health requirements. 

10. Will I find snow on the Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek?

    You are likely to find snow on this trail in the months of December, January and February. Sometimes, you can get lucky and find snow well int March.

11. How is Deoria Tal Chandrashila trek weather?

    At high altitudes, temperatures are sure to dip into negative at nights, especially in the winter. For these extreme cold temperatures, you need to keep the rule of 3 in mind. The rule of 3 usually takes care of cold that dip to -10°C. It is a simple formula of wearing 3 layers of woolen, inners and lower wear.

12. What is the difficulty level of Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek?

    Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek is a moderate level trek. We will cover anywhere between 8-15kms a day barring the days left out for sightseeing, traveling and other tourist activities.

13. What are the washroom/toilet facilities like on the Deoria Tal trek?

    Depending on the campsites and guest houses, the toilets will be different. There will be toilet tents along each campsite from 2 to 4 toilet tents depending on the size of the group. A toilet tent will have a deep pit, mound of soil and a shovel to cover it up. Since these are dry toilets, make sure you are using the paper tissues which are easily biodegradable.

14. Will there be water sources on the way?

    Yes, almost all the campsites coming on this trek are located near water sources and thus there will not be any difficulty in getting fresh Himalayan water. Two to three litres of water will be enough for each day and there are multiple streams and small water bodies on the way from Deoria Tal to Chopta.

15. Are there any electricity charging points on this Deoria Tal trek?

    Finding electricity charging points en route will be difficult after Sari. Hence make sure you call your relatives before-hand and let them know after Sari, it would be difficult to get your phones or power banks charged using electricity. Sari is the only place where you’ll get an electricity charging point.