"Chopta is a typical 'Bugyal'. That's Garhwali for a grassland or meadow surrounded by trees. It has a beautiful and rich bird life. The thick rhododendron forests are extremely inviting, especially when the rhododendron flowers are in full bloom. In the winters, the local people carry their deities from a village near Chopta to Madhmeshwar. If you're in the region around this time, don't miss this procession. Always be ready for a trek, for you'll find yourself doing a lot of that there! You could do the old trek from Mandal to Tungnath. "Chandrasila gives you a stunning 360-degree view of the Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and Trishul peaks. It's mind-blowing. I've photographed from that point in the moonlight, day-light and even in the snow! There's a great feeling of peace there, and the lush forest cover is tranquil and soothing. The rest house in Dugalbitta is an ideal place to relax, it's quite old - built by the British in 1925."
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