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Quick answer: The Deoriatal–Chandrashila trek with Trekkaro costs ₹8,250 + 5% GST (₹8,663) per person for 5 days, including stays, meals, permits, the trek leader and Free Trekking Gear. With the shared taxi from Rishikesh and a bus from Delhi, the whole trip comes to about ₹14,060. With EMI, the trek fee starts at about ₹425/month.
Deoriatal–Chandrashila packs more into five days than almost any other short trek: a mountain lake, the Chopta meadows, Tungnath (the highest Shiva temple in the world) and the summit of Chandrashila at about 13,000 ft. Here is what the whole trip really costs, and how Trekkaro compares with other operators.
1. The trek fee: ₹8,663
Trekkaro's Deoriatal–Chandrashila fee is ₹8,250 + 5% GST = ₹8,663 per person, Rishikesh to Rishikesh (the road transfer is separate, see below). It covers:
- A guesthouse, camp or homestay at Sari, and full-service camping on the trek with a mess tent
- All meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 4 dinner, with tea, soups and snacks
- All trekking permits and forest camping fees
- Certified trek leaders with local mountain guides
- Tents, -20°C sleeping bags and the technical kit the route needs
- First aid, oxygen cylinders and stretchers at every campsite
- Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes
2. Rishikesh to Sari and back: about ₹2,200–2,600
The drive from Rishikesh to Sari, the base village near Ukhimath, is not part of the trek fee. Trekkaro arranges shared taxis at about ₹6,500 per vehicle one way, split between the trekkers in it: roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person each way.
3. Getting to Rishikesh
| Mode | Time from Delhi | Typical one-way cost |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Volvo bus (ISBT Kashmere Gate) | 6–7 hours | About ₹700–1,500 |
| Train to Haridwar or Rishikesh | 5–7 hours | About ₹500–1,500 |
| Flight to Jolly Grant airport (near Rishikesh) | About 1 hour | Often ₹3,000–6,000+ |
Total cost from Delhi: Trekkaro vs other operators
Here is the full cost of a Deoriatal–Chandrashila trip from Delhi by overnight bus, the way most trekkers travel. Travel costs are the same whichever company you choose; the difference is the trek fee and the gear.
| Other operators (typical) | Trekkaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Trek fee (incl. 5% GST) | ₹7,350–11,550+ | ₹8,663 |
| Trekking shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters, microspikes | ₹2,000–4,000 (rent) | Free (₹200 washing) |
| Rishikesh–Sari taxi (return, shared) | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| Delhi–Rishikesh bus (return) | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| Insurance and food on the way | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Total from Delhi | ₹14,550–20,750 | ₹14,063 |
Taking a train or flight, staying a night in Rishikesh or adding backpack offloading adds the same amount whichever company you trek with. Travel figures are typical estimates and will vary.
How Trekkaro compares, beyond price
| Other operators (typical) | Trekkaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Group size | Often 20–30 trekkers per batch | Maximum 20, 1 leader or guide per 8 trekkers |
| Health checks | Varies; ask before booking | SpO2 and pulse twice a day, oxygen and stretchers at every camp |
| Cancellation | Often partial refunds only | Free rescheduling or a 100% TrekCash voucher up to 7 days before departure |
| EMI | Not always available | Yes, from about ₹425/month |
Optional add-on
| Add-on | Cost | Worth it if… |
|---|---|---|
| Backpack offloading (up to 9 kg) | ₹1,500 + GST | You'd rather carry only a daypack on the climb to Tungnath and Chandrashila |
Why it's great value
- Four highlights in one trek: Deoriatal lake, the Chopta meadows, Tungnath temple and the Chandrashila summit.
- The highest summit of our easy–moderate winter treks, at about 13,000 ft, with Nanda Devi, Trishul and Chaukhamba in view.
- 5 days from Rishikesh, and the gear costs you nothing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Deoriatal–Chandrashila trek cost?
With Trekkaro the trek fee is ₹8,250 + 5% GST (₹8,663) per person for 5 days, including stays, meals, permits, the trek leader and Free Trekking Gear. From Delhi by bus, including the shared taxi to Sari, the whole trip is about ₹14,060.
Is the Rishikesh to Sari transport included?
No. Trekkaro arranges shared taxis at about ₹6,500 per vehicle one way, split among the trekkers in the vehicle, which is roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person each way.
Is Trekkaro cheaper than other operators for this trek?
Trek fees for Deoriatal–Chandrashila typically range from about ₹7,000 to ₹11,000+ before GST. Trekkaro's fee is ₹8,250 + GST, and because trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes are free, the total trip usually costs less.
Can I pay in EMI?
Yes. EMI is available on eligible credit cards through the payment gateway. On a 24-month plan the trek fee works out to about ₹425 per month, depending on your bank's interest rate.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Outside the trek fee you pay only for travel to Rishikesh, the shared taxi to Sari, insurance, food while travelling, the ₹200 gear washing charge (plus a ₹3,000 refundable deposit), and the optional offloading.
