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Gopeshwar

Name: Gopeshwar
Address: Chamoli, Uttarakhand, IN

A calm Garhwal hill town of terraced slopes, old temples, forest roads, and mountain views, carrying the everyday spirit of Chamoli.

Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India

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LocationChamoli, Uttarakhand, India

Altitude1,308 m

Place typeCity / Town

Best seasonMarch to June and September to November are generally pleasant for town walks, temple vis…

About the place

The feeling of Gopeshwar

Gopeshwar is the district headquarters of Chamoli, set among terraced fields, wooded ridges and small mountain lakes. Its ancient Gopinath Temple gives the town a spiritual centre, while its markets and services make it a practical base for travellers moving toward high-altitude temples, villages and trekking regions.

Plan with care

Before you go

Best time

March to June and September to November are generally pleasant for town walks, temple visits and onward mountain travel. Winters are cold, while monsoon rain can disrupt roads across Chamoli.

Travel note

Gopeshwar is useful for fuel, supplies, accommodation and medical needs before entering remote Chamoli routes. Visit Gopinath Temple respectfully, avoid driving unfamiliar roads late at night, and verify weather and road updates before continuing toward Chopta, Mandal or higher valleys.

How to reach

Your way to Gopeshwar

Built from travel connections reviewed by Pahad Calling. Distances and times are guidance—not live traffic information.

RishikeshStart · 372 m · Dehradun
71 km · 2 h · Hill road
Devprayag830 m · Tehri Garhwal
5 stops along the way149 km · 5 h 3 minSrinagar Garhwal · Rudraprayag · Karnaprayag +2
1. 40.6 km · 1 h 19 min · Hill road
  
  Srinagar Garhwal
2. 34 km · 1 h · Hill road
  
  Rudraprayag
3. 33 km · 1 h 10 min · Hill road
  
  Karnaprayag
4. 21 km · 40 min · Hill road
  
  Nandaprayag
5. 10.4 km · 24 min · Hill road
  
  Chamoli
6. 10 km · 30 min · Hill road
GopeshwarArrive · 1,308 m · Chamoli

Real journeys

Stories from Gopeshwar

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