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Beas Kund Trek
Trek AHimachal Pradesh
Chopta Chandrashila Trek
Trek BUttarakhand
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Altitude

12,500 ft

▲13,100 ft

Duration

4D

4D

Distance

14km

10km

Grade

moderate

moderate

Elev. Gain

▲5.8k ft

4.3k ft

Beas KundChopta Chandrashila

Altitude Profile

6.5k8.4k10.2k12.1k13.9k10,000 FT · CAUTION ZONEStartD1D2D3D4
Beas Kund
Chopta Chandrashila

Your Fitness Matchboard

Best For

💰

Budget trekkers

Starts ₹1,000 cheaper at budget tier

→ Beas Kund
🏔

Summit baggers

600ft higher peak altitude

→ Chopta Chandrashila

Which trek is right for you?

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Beas Kund

BEST SUITED FOR

  • You want to experience the landscape of Himachal Pradesh

Chopta Chandrashila

BEST SUITED FOR

  • You prefer solitude and fewer crowds on the trail
  • You want a classic winter snow experience

Month-by-Month Planner

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beas Kund
✕-20°
✕-18°
✕-8°
✕-4°
✓
0°
✓👥
3°
✓
5°
✕4°
✓👥
0°
✓
-5°
✕-10°
✕-19°
Chopta Chandrashila
✓
-14°
✓👥
-12°
✓
-7°
✓👥
-3°
✓
1°
✓👥
4°
✕6°
✕5°
✓
1°
✓👥
-4°
✓
-9°
✓
-13°
Best · Beas Kund
MayJulOct
Best · Chopta Chandrashila
JanMarMaySep
Both open
MayJunSepOct
✓ Recommended✕ Not recommended👥 High crowds

Key Differences

Altitude Comparison

Chopta Chandrashila sits 600ft above Beas Kund at peak altitude. Similar on paper, but the extra elevation accumulates across a full ascent day.

Cost Comparison

Beas Kund starts lower at budget tier (₹4,000 – ₹8,500) vs Chopta Chandrashila (₹5,000 – ₹14,000). The gap at entry level is ₹1,000 — meaningful if you're cost-sensitive.

Better for: Beas Kund

Terrain Steepness

Don't just look at the difficulty rating. Beas Kund Trek features punishing climbs with a max gradient of 30%, posing a significant challenge to knees. Chopta Chandrashila Trek is much more forgiving with a gentler 20% max gradient.

Better for: Chopta Chandrashila

Wildlife & Predators

Beas Kund Trek passes through active high-altitude predator territory (noted for bears or snow leopards), requiring strict food storage and noise deterrents. Chopta Chandrashila Trek has virtually zero predator risk along its trail.

Crowd & Atmosphere

Beas Kund Trek: moderate Chopta Chandrashila Trek: social-active. Stargazing: Beas Kund Trek has a darker sky (Bortle 2 vs 3) — a meaningful difference on a clear night.

Gear Rental

Chopta Chandrashila Trek has gear rental available (Sari Village / Chopta) — useful if you're not travelling with full kit. Beas Kund Trek has no rental option at base; bring all equipment from a city like Rishikesh or Manali.

Better for: Chopta Chandrashila

Side-by-Side Facts

Beas Kund
Chopta Chandrashila

Safety & Rescue

Helicopter rescue

Available (Both)

Logistics

Gear rental

—

Sari Village / Chopta

Drive to base

1 hrs

2 hrs

Experience

Prior trek needed

Required (Both)

Min age

8 yrs

6 yrs

Budget & Economics

Typical package cost

₹4,000 – ₹8,500

₹5,000 – ₹14,000

Trail Infrastructure

Mobile network

Strong at Dhundi roadhead. Weak/No signal at Bakarthach and Beas Kund.

Strong 4G at Chopta base. Reliable Jio/BSNL all the way up to Tungnath temple (12,000 ft). Spotty coverage at the Chandrashila summit.

Western toilets

— (Both)

Technical Constraints

River crossings

Yes

—

Glacier crossing

Yes (Both)

Nature

Wildlife

Himalayan Tahr, Monal

Himalayan Monal, Red Fox

Flora

Deodar, Oak

Pink Rhododendron, Scarlet Rhododendron

Stargazing

Bortle 2 (True dark sky)

Bortle 3 (Rural sky)

Intelligence Breakdown

Methodology
◈ MR IntelligenceAuto-derived

Beas Kund Trek

Primarily a altitude exposure challenge

Chopta Chandrashila Trek

Primarily a joint & muscle impact and altitude exposure challenge

Cardio Demand
Beas Kund Trek
HIGH

Challenging daily distances and steady climbs. Good cardiovascular fitness is required.

Chopta Chandrashila Trek
HIGH

Challenging daily distances and steady climbs. Good cardiovascular fitness is required.

Altitude Exposure
Beas Kund Trek
HIGH

Significant time spent above 12,000ft. Expect shortness of breath and slower pacing.

Chopta Chandrashila Trek
HIGH

Significant time spent above 12,000ft. Expect shortness of breath and slower pacing.

Joint & Muscle Impact
Beas Kund Trek
HIGH

Notable elevation gains and losses requiring good leg strength and joint resilience.

Chopta Chandrashila Trek
EXTREME

Steep, punishing ascents and descents that will heavily tax your knees, ankles, and overall joint stability.

Terrain Ruggedness
Beas Kund Trek
HIGH

Rough, uneven trails with occasional scrambling or minor exposure.

Chopta Chandrashila Trek
HIGH

Rough, uneven trails with occasional scrambling or minor exposure.

Cumulative Fatigue
Beas Kund Trek
MODERATE

Comfortable pacing with good recovery options.

Chopta Chandrashila Trek
MODERATE

Comfortable pacing with good recovery options.

Intelligence Verdict

"Beas Kund Trek is harder due to altitude exposure, while Chopta Chandrashila Trek demands more joint & muscle impact."

Terrain & Trail Surface

Beas Kund

Forest Trails
Glacier Crossing
moraine
Scree Slopes
Alpine Meadows
Snow Sections

Chopta Chandrashila

Forest Trails
Snow Sections
Glacier Crossing
Scree Slopes
Alpine Meadows

What You'll See

Beas Kund
Bakarthach MeadowThe Beas Lake (Kund)
Chopta Chandrashila
Tungnath GatewayChandrashila 360

People Also Compared

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Chopta Chandrashila vs Bhrigu Lake
↑ +1,000ft↑ +6 Diff

Same region · Similar altitude

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