Trail access · Uttarakhand
Chopta — Ukhimath–Sari–Chopta Drive
Can you drive here right now — which routes are open, which need a permit, and what's private or closed.
Before you rely on a trail listing
- Watch out: Part of this route is Forest-Department / protected land — a permit is legally required. Confirm with the local Divisional Forest Officer before you go. The access status, permits and open/closed details shown here are our reading of public and official information as of the last-checked date — not verified live by us and not a guarantee the route is open, legal or safe today. Rules, zones and fees change without notice, so always confirm current access with the Forest Department / landowner / local authority before you travel.
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Current access
Restricted
Part of this route is Forest-Department / protected land — a permit is legally required.
⚠ Forest Department / protected area — permit legally required. Part or all of this route appears to cross Reserved or Protected Forest, a Wildlife Sanctuary, or a protected/eco-sensitive area. Under Indian law (Indian Forest Act 1927, Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Forest (Conservation) Act 1980), driving here without written permission from the Forest Department is illegal. It can lead to your vehicle being seized, and to fines or prosecution. You must obtain permission from the local Forest Department (the Divisional Forest Officer) before you go. 4x4trails.in does not grant any permission and is not responsible if you enter without one. Permit info: Public motorable road to Chopta/Sari; the area lies within the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, so a forest entry/eco fee may apply — confirm with the Kedarnath WLS division. Tungnath/Chandrashila above are an on-foot trek.
Routes, drives & experiences here
- Open
Ukhimath–Sari–Chopta road
Scenic drive
paved mountain highway (NH 107A); broken/gravel patches; snow in winterA PAVED, narrow, winding mountain highway (NH 107A / Ukhimath–Gopeshwar road) on the Gopeshwar–Guptkashi route — an ordinary car can do it in clear months. It is NOT an off-road trail, but it takes on off-road CHARACTER seasonally: winter snow (Dec–Feb) can turn sections into a 4x4 snow drive, and landslide + road-widening stretches turn to dirt/gravel/mud — a high-clearance or 4x4 vehicle is advised in winter/monsoon. Confirm current road status locally.
Source: compiled from public information
- Forest permitKedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary belt— Chopta/Deoria Tal lie inside the Kedarnath (Musk Deer) Wildlife Sanctuary — a forest entry/eco fee may apply; confirm with the Kedarnath WLS division. (Access note, not a drivable off-road route.)
- Forest permitTungnath / Chandrashila— The temple + summit above Chopta are an ON-FOOT trek (~3.5 km+), not a drive — don't attempt to drive beyond the road-head.
Not every access detail here is officially confirmed — some are compiled from public information. Always verify current permits and closures with the Forest Department / governing authority before you go.
Data & verification
Official resources — verify access & permits here
- Uttarakhand Forest Department — find the local DFO / Range Office / Wildlife Warden contact
- Search: “Uttarakhand Forest Department DFO office contact” for the range office nearest the trail.
- Emergency: 112 (India’s national emergency number). Find the local forest control-room / DFO number on the department site above.
Rules, permits and closures change and vary by exact location. Always confirm access with the Forest Department / government department that governs this trail before you drive — the resources above are guidance, not permission.
Sources & attribution2 sources
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