At around 4,000 m, the Chandrashila peak is the summit of the Chandranath Parvat on which the Tungnath temple is located. Chandrashila, literally meaning moon rock, is a majestic peak that offers a stunning panoramic view of the Himalayas, including Nanda Devi, Bandarpunch, Chaukhamba, and Kedar peak. According to legend, Chandrashila is the place where Lord Rama meditated after defeating Ravana. Another lore says that Moon-god or Chandra spent time here in penance. The simple stone temple is atop the peak is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Chandrashila peak is a steep 1.5 km trek from Tungnath temple, which is around 3.5 km away from Chopta. It's a popular trekking route.