Dayara Bugyal Trek
The few paths they explored leading to the trails proved to be even more rewarding. With spectacular views of the mountains and clear water splashing across the meadows, it turned out to be one of our most beautiful treks.
An ideal trek for long weekends, Dayara Bugyal can be a perfect start for beginners. The Dayara Bugyal trek passes through open countryside and dense forest at various points and ends at a vast expanse of lush green meadows.
Most of the trekkers start their trek from Barsu village and go down via Raithal to see the scenic beauty of both Dayara Bugyal routes.
Most of the treks passing through this altitude in Uttarakhand boast of great forest trails. But the forest you walk through here stands out.
You won’t find any pine trees here. Rather, the trails here abound with brown and green oaks and rhododendrons. Unlike pines, the roots and leaves of these trees enrich the soil, thereby contributing to the richness of the forest.
If you are a fan of hiking and peace, this is the perfect trek for you! Here we bring you one of the most beautiful treks in Uttarakhand with tranquil valleys with streams of water flowing through high-altitude meadows and vibrant flora and fauna. A perfect choice for beginners as the Dayara Bugyal trek is easy to walk.
The Dayara Bugyal trek is home to snow-covered trees, stretches of snow-covered forests, cattle grazing in the greenest meadows and the green pastures in these mountains have always been celebrated by shepherds around.
This trek is exactly how kids would describe the scenery while putting together a piece of art during their school days. Mountains, snow peaks, meadows, this is an almost unimaginable dream come true. The trek is a collection of scenic views of the Bandarpoonch peak and many others in the Himalayas.
The Dayara Bugyal trek includes a full day drive, easy walks to villages, steep climbs to the top and an exploratory step down.
The view is not easy to describe but in short, expect to see lots of greenery around you, with villages at certain breaks, a brilliant peak and an absolutely tantalizing view of Black Peak, Bandarpoonch, Bhagirathi and countless other mountains.
Itinerary
Day 1 • Dehradun to Raithal
- Drive Distance: 220 KM, Duration: 8-9 Hours
- Altitude: 7745 ft
Highlight:
- From Dehradun, you have to reach Raithal by road as this is the base camp for the Dayara Bugyal trek. The journey takes around 8-9 hours of driving which takes you along the Bhagirathi River, vast expanses of green forests and the town of Uttarkashi from where you move on to Batwari.
- As you approach Raithal, the place greets you with the beautiful colors of the sunset over Mt Jaonli and Draupadi ka Danda.
Day 2 • Raithal to Gui
- Trek Distance: 9 KM, Duration: 5 hours
- Altitude: 8,540 ft
Highlight:
- The first thing that you will be able to view at Raithal are the 3 tributaries of Gangotri and the Srikhand Mahadev and the scenery get more clear as you go up the trail to Gui.
- The ascent to Gui is very comfortable and you can see the forest campsite from Raithal itself. The route we take is through the village fields and leads to a clearing that has a hand pump and looks like a lawn. Here’s the perfect spot to take a water break because after this the trail gets into a thick forest filled with rhododendron and oaks such as moru and kharsu.
Day 3 • Gui to Dayara Bugyal Top via Barnala and back Gui
- Trek Distance: 11 KM, Duration: 8 hours
- Altitude: 12,060 ft
Highlight:
- On 3rd day we’ll leave Gui and climb towards Dayara, seeing the mountains slowly emerging all along the trail. Twenty minutes down the trail you will see a rain shelter on your left, from where you turn right towards Barnala.
- After about an hour and a half of walking along an oak forest path, you will reach the Barnala campsite. It includes a small stream that flows through a peaceful clearing. It is surrounded by small hills on three sides, but on the fourth side it opens up into beautiful mountain scenery.
- Now we head to Barnala Taal – upper meadow and then to Dayara from Barnala camp.
- Once you get to the right, where the tree cover is thick, you will find a path of stones. Take this path up and in an hour you will find yourself at the end of green meadows with Chania huts. On the right side, you will see the towering view of Bandar Poonch and Kala Nag.
- Then we climb down, about 7 hours to Pichkiya, an alpine country, and forests with streams around it. rays falling on the Bandarpoonch range on the left is also worth the climb. If you look to the right, you see Kalanaga and Draupadi ka Danda on the far right. The beautiful stretch of rhododendrons growing along the scattered meadows around the campsite is a sight worth seeing.
Day 4 • Gui to Raithal and drive to Dehradun
- Trek Distance: 5 KM, Duration: 2.5 hours
- Altitude: 7,545 ft
Highlight:
- On the last day of the Dayara Bugyal trek, we leave Chilapada camp early in the morning for Raital.
- Then a 225 km drive back to Dehradun from Raithal village via Uttarkashi.
- It is expected to reach Dehradun around 19:30 to 20:00. Where the road ends.
What's Included
- Accommodation – On the trek, you will live in tents/guesthouses on a sharing basis.
- Meals – Breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food for all days of the trek.
- Camping Fees – All trekking permits and forest camping fees are included in the price.
- Trekking equipment – Quality tents and sleeping bags in all camps. Sleeping bags withstand temperatures down to -10 ºC.
- Safety equipment – First aid kit, oximeter, etc. will be with the trek guide/leader and also at the camp to deal with emergencies.
- Expert Trek Leaders – All our trek leaders have at least basic/advanced mountaineering qualifications and a first aid course.
- Expert Trek Support Team – The mountain staff on this trek consists of certified guides, cooks, helpers, and porters.
- Transfers – Transport from Dehradun to Raithal on Day 1st to Raithal to Dehradun on Day 4th is included.
What's Not Included
- Food is purchased by individuals at local canteens on the trek or while driving.
- Any travel or accommodation costs for early return excluding days as per itinerary.
- Any cost of medical treatment for injuries or accidents before, during or after the trek.
- All cutlery (mugs, spoons, plates, snacks, etc.)