Uttarakhand
Destination
Trekking
Adventure
Bugyal in the local language means ‘High Altitude Meadow’. Dayara Bugyal is one of the most beautiful places in Uttaranchal. Situated at an elevation ranging from 10,000-12,000 ft. This vast meadow is second to none in natural beauty in Uttranchal. During winter it provides excellent and one of the best ski slopes in India spread over an area of 28 sq kms. We can see very good mountain range of Gangotri group and Banderpunch massif. The road to Dayara Bugyal branches off near Bhatwari a place on Uttarkashi Gangotri road about 35 kms. From Uttarkashi, vehicles can go up to the village of Raithal from where one has to trek a distance of about 7 kms to reach Dayara.
| Total Duration |
07 Nights / 08 Days
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| Grade |
Moderate
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| Maximum Altitude |
4,100 m / 13,451 ft
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| Best Season |
March to June; October to December.
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| Accommodation |
Rishikesh and Barsu – In hotel/guesthouse; on the trek – small camping tents
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| Food |
Meals starting from lunch on day 01 to lunch on day 08
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| Travel |
Transfers and trek transfers in small vehicle/tempo traveller depending on the group size
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS ADVENTURE TRIP
Bugyal in the local language means ‘High Altitude Meadow’. Dayara Bugyal is one of the most beautiful places in Uttaranchal. Situated at an elevation ranging from 10,000-12,000 ft. This vast meadow is second to none in natural beauty in Uttranchal. During winter it provides excellent and one of the best ski slopes in India spread over an area of 28 sq kms. We can see very good mountain range of Gangotri group and Banderpunch massif. The road to Dayara Bugyal branches off near Bhatwari a place on Uttarkashi Gangotri road about 35 kms. From Uttarkashi, vehicles can go up to the village of Raithal from where one has to trek a distance of about 7 kms to reach Dayara.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL DEHRADUN AIRPORT/ HARIDWAR RAILWAY STATION. DRIVE TO RISHIKESH.
Arrival at Haridwar railway station, and drive 30 min to Rishikesh. Stay in a hotel.
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DAY 2: DRIVE – RISHIKESH-UTTARKASHI- BARSU (2,299 m/7,545 ft, 200 kms, 8 hrs)
After breakfast we drive to Barsu via Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at the GMVN Tourist Bungalow.
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DAY 3: BARSU –BARNALA TAL- DAYARA BUGYAL (3,041 m/9,980 ft, 8 km; 6 hrs)
After breakfast start off our trek with fabulous views of the Himalayas. We will climb gently through few houses and dense forest of oak and rhododendron to Barnala tal. After lunch break we trek up to Dayara. It is a steep climb through dense forests with great views of the Himalayan peaks of the Gangotri range. Overnight stay in the camp.
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DAY 4: DAYARA-DEVKUND- SYANRI BUGYAL (3,600 m/11,811 ft, 08 km trek; 4 hrs)
After breakfast, we start trekking to Syanri Bugyal. This walk offer 360 degree view of many Himalayan peaks including Bandarpunch (6,350 m), Dropdikadanda (6,420 m), Jaonli (6,600 m), Srikanth and Gangotri I, II, III. It is best day of our walk on the entire trek. Overnight stay in the camp.
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DAY 5: SYANRI BUGYAL-SURYA TOP-DAYARA BUGYAL (10 km; 5 hrs)
After an early breakfast we will set off for Surya Top (4,100 m) for the best views of Bandarpunch massif and other peaks towards Himachal. We can also see Gangotri range to its best on the east side. Due to the monsoon and pre-monsoon season the mountains are full of Himalayan flowers. Return to Dayara Bugyal for night stay.
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DAY 6: DAYARA– BARSU (2,299 m/7,545 ft, 8 km; 4 hr)
Morning after breakfast downhill trek to Barsu. Stay in guesthouse.
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DAY 7: BARSU-RISHIKESH (8 hrs drive)
after breakfast drive to Rishikesh via Uttarkashi. Stay in a hotel overnight.
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DAY 8: MORNING RAFTING SESSION. FINAL DEPARTURE DEHRADUN AIRPORT/HARIDWAR RAILWAY STATION
Morning rafting down the Ganges and in the afternoon transfer to Haridwar/ Jolly Grant for your onward journey.
