Trek Name: Chopta Chandrashila 3 Day Trek
Days: 3
Adventure Type: Trekking
Base Camp: Baniyakund
Season: Summer | Autumn | Winter
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | September | October | November | December
Country: India
Altitude: 12000 Ft.
Grade: Easy
Rail Head: Rishikesh
Stay: Cottage tent
Food: Meals while on trek & cottage
Location: Uttarakhand
Distance: 10 Km.
Trail Type: Summit, Point to point | Scale a peak, Camping at the same location upon returning.
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, which is 21 km away from Rishikesh
Highlights:
The most delightful part of trekking with TTH? It’s definitely the food you get along the way! At TTH the food treks right along with the trekkers!
Food Treks? Yes, It Does!
Have you ever thought about how food reaches you on the treks? Hot Parathas at 12,000 ft? Soup steaming in sub-zero winds? Or a surprise dessert after a long summit day? Sounds unreal, right?
At TTH, we’ve seen how food becomes one of the most loved parts of every trek. We have led many treks, and the happiness that comes on our trekkers’ faces after having a good meal, is worth every effort we put in!
When you trek with TTH, you not only see wonderful trails, you experience the joy of eating freshly cooked, homemade-style meals, no matter how far or high you go.
How? Let’s look into this!
We have a special kitchen team that treks with you all the way, from the start of base camps to the highest campsites. They are first to wake up and the last to sleep, and of course the real backbone of our treks and TTH. They are also mountaineering trained, adapted to the weather, altitude, and challenges of cooking in extreme conditions. Before every trek, we pack fresh ingredients, essential masalas, oil, cereals, and pulses. All are chosen thoughtfully to balance taste and nutrition.
What if we say, you won’t believe it, sometimes we even serve gulab jamun, momos, gol gappe, or pizzas in the middle of the mountains! Because who says a trek can’t come with a little treat?
Cooking at altitude isn’t easy. Water boils slower, temperatures drop fast, and yet, our chefs manage to make flavorful and nutritious food that keeps trekkers energetic throughout the day. Supporting them is our dedicated staff, who carry ingredients, serve meals, and make sure that trekkers are well-fed and happy.
It is for sure, no two days on a TTH trek feel the same, and neither do our meals! Be it North Indian favorites like Dal Makhni and Parathas to South Indian dishes like Rava Idli and Sambhar, and even continental delights like Pasta or Fried Rice, our menu is always changing.
Even in remote Himalayan regions, we use fresh and seasonal ingredients. Before every trek, our team carefully selects vegetables, pulses, cereals, oils, and spices. The items are checked well for quality and packed to withstand the cold, rugged terrain. We also get our supplies from local people. It’s our way to support and respect them.
Because at high altitude keeping yourself hydrated is most important. We make sure trekkers always have access to clean and safe drinking water. Water is boiled and filtered daily, and hot water is served every morning and evening to keep you hydrated in cold weather. During the trek, we also carry water purification tablets to make sure the water is safe to drink.
Jain Food Preferences
Many times we get queries regarding food preferences. Most of our trekkers are from the Jain community, and the concern regarding food we understand. For our Jain trekkers, we prepare customised meals without onion and garlic. These are cooked separately with the same good taste and hygiene.
Dietary Preferences
Also, if any trekker has specific food restrictions or allergies, we also take care of that! There are many trekkers who are lactose intolerant or vegan, but that does not mean, one can not go on a trek. Our team is always ready to customize meals, so that every individual enjoys the essence of trekking without worrying about food choices!
Celebrations are as special for us as they are for our trekkers. Be it birthdays, anniversaries, group’s summit, or any special occasion, we celebrate all such joys with freshly baked cakes at high altitude. The TTH team makes sure your special moments are never missed, instead they should become extra special in such extra mile regions!
If we talk about what food we provide during our kids’ trek visit, we make sure they are well-fed and happy. In our Kids Trekking programs, food is given extra attention. We include milk, Bournvita, cornflakes, fruits, and snacks according to the kids nutrition and taste and to keep the little trekkers active and cheerful.
Our cooks adjust the spice levels and portion sizes just right for young trekkers. It’s heartwarming to watch children gather around for hot chocolate or soup after a long trail! Their faces might get red from the wind but their eyes shine with excitement after having their yummy meals. Parents often tell us later that their kids came back not only stronger but also with new favourite meals from the mountains! And that’s nothing less than compliments for us!
Meals on the Trail go like this:
Morning Tea & Breakfast:Â The day starts with a hot cup of tea, coffee or warm water (according to the preferences), followed by a nutritious breakfast like poha, paratha, upma, or porridge.
Lunch: Depending on the day’s route, lunch is either packed or served hot at the next campsite. Our lunch menu usually includes chapati, rice, dal, and a mix of seasonal vegetables. Some days there are also options of pasta, veg briyani or sandwiches for variety.
Evening Snacks:Â Once trekkers reach the campsite, hot tea and snacks are served. Sometimes soups, popcorn, pakoras, noodles and momos are also served. This evening time is the most cherished time for everyone around. Trekkers gather, sit together and enjoy snacks with some fun and light-hearted conversation!
Dinner: Dinner is mostly rice, dal, roti, sabzi, salad and a dessert like gulab jamun, halwa, or sweets on some nights. It’s a very comforting, home-like meal after a long day of adventure.
| Aloo Paratha | Noodles |
| Besan Chilla | Oats |
| Black Chana Chaat | Omelette |
| Boiled Egg | Onion Paratha |
| Bread Toast | Paneer Paratha |
| Dal Urad Dal Paratha | Pasta |
| Chole Bhature | Plain Paratha |
| Cholla Puri | Poha |
| Cornflakes | Porridge |
| Dum Aloo | Sabut Dana Pudding |
| Egg Bhurji | Sandwich |
| Egg Paratha | Simple Paratha |
| Fruit Salad | Soyabean Chaat |
| Gobi Paratha | Sweet Oats |
| Idli | Upma |
| Roti | Vegetables | Dal | Rice | Raita |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Roti | Aloo Gobhi | All Dals | Egg Fried Rice | |
| Aloo Matar | Kadhi with Pakoda | Jeera Rice | Boondi Raita | |
| Dum Aloo | Rasam | Khichadi | Cucumber Raita | |
| Egg Curry | Sambar | Plain Rice | ||
| Kadai Mushroom | Kadhi Boondi | Veg Biryani + Biryani Chutney | ||
| Kadai Paneer | Manchurian | Veg Fried Rice | Veg Raita | |
| Kiri Kofta | Kadhi Boondi | |||
| Malai Kofta | ||||
| Mix Veg |
| Hot Drink | Soup | Snacks | Sweet Dish | Add-ons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Coffee | Tomato | Break Pakora | Aloo Ka Halwa | Butter |
| Black Tea | Vegetable | Bhel Puri | Bread Gulab Jamun | Chocolate |
| Bournvita | Hot & Sour Veg | Chilli Potato | Cake | Ghee |
| Ginger Tea | Sweet Corn Veg | Chilly Soya Nuggets | Custard | Mayonnaise Veg |
| Lemon Tea | Creamy Mushroom | Chips | Fruit Tin | Pickles |
| Masala Tea | Finger Fries | Gajar Ka Halwa | Tomato Sauce | |
| Milk | Golgappe | Jalebi | Toffee | |
| Milk Tea | Mix Veg Pakora | Kheer | ||
| Papad | Lauki Ka Halwa | |||
| Popcorn | Semiya | |||
| Samosa | Shakkarpa | |||
| Spring Roll | Sooji Ka Halwa | |||
| Potato Chips | ||||
| Veg Momo | Phirni | |||
| Kathi Roll | Shahi Tukda | |||
| Veg Kabab | ||||
| Cutlet | ||||
| Aloo Tikki Chaat |
Note:Â From breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, four dishes are served. For a variety. Different menus are planned for each days.
Hot tea and rusk are generally served on the Summit Day as part of our efforts to provide warmth and comfort in challenging conditions. However, due to adverse weather conditions, it may occasionally not be possible to serve tea.
Keeping in mind how trekkers need energy throughout the trek, the menu is designed with the right balance of protein and nutrients. There are homely dishes like dal chawal, roti sabzi, salad, and to satisfy junk food cravings, there are also pasta, noodles, gol gappe and even momos sometimes. But all these menus are designed with proper planning, like what will be served after what, when to provide a heavy dish, a light dish or when one can have liquid and snacky dishes. Trekkers enjoy every meal, and we make sure, along with happy meals there are full nutrients and proteins too.
Hygiene is maintained with cleanly washed veggies and utensils. Proper dustbins are placed for dry and wet wastes. Garbage is sincerely collected, and we also make sure to bring them back from the Himalayas!
Ask any TTH trekker, and they’ll tell you – the food is delicious!! The trek was amazing but the TTH food? It was mindblowing! We get such reviews, and what else do we need? Such happy and content faces! We have always been amazed by compliments and reviews we receive, even sometimes we get feedback, and we take it happily too. Services should always keep improving, and we keep finding new ways and recipes for our trekkers, and what can make them even more happy!
Just like we care for your meals, we take equal care in ensuring your comfortable accommodation at the base camps too. After all, food and rest together build the strength for every mountain ahead.Check out our Guest House Accommodation.
First, you can arrive at Delhi, Dehradun airport or Chandigarh. The journey from these locations to Rishikesh is explained below.
1. Take overnight train/bus to Rishikesh.
2. Take overnight train/bus to Haridwar and drive to Rishikesh (25km | 35 min drive with normal traffic).
3. Take overnight train/bus to Dehradun and drive to Rishikesh (50km | 1hr 20min drive with normal traffic).
( We always recommend going for the govt. Buses over the private ones outside the bus station as based on the experience we have found that there are very high chances of delay involved with private buses. Also, govt. Buses are always more reliable. Whichever bus you choose, just make sure to reach Rishikesh at least by 05:30 am. )
4. Board a flight to Dehradun airport (Jolly Grant Airport) (21 km, 30 min). If you’re arriving by air, then come one day in advance.
Note – In July and August month always have a buffer day in your Itinerary due to the Monsoon.
( If you prefer to travel independently to Base camp and don’t want to take TTH’s pick-up service, you can either take a government bus or book a private cab from Rishikesh. Your trek coordinator will provide guidance on how to arrange for the bus or cab booking. )
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