Dayara Bugyal Trek Highlights
- Trek to one of the Highest Rolling Meadows of the country , filled with suspense, as you try to unfold the stretch of the meadows.
- Witness the vastness of the Meadow which offers the view picturesque deep valleys with the fading rolling hills at one side and on the other were these great mountain ranges.
- Get a rare glimpse into the different cultures of a Himalayan villages as you trek through the beautiful trails
- Feel the thrill of skiing as the meadow gets covered with snow, transforming into a adventurous skiing spot with its undulating slopes
Dayara Bugyal Trek Overview
About the Dayara Bugyal:
Discover the charming beauty of Himalayan meadows and valleys as you go for the iconic Dayara Bugyal trek in Uttarakhand with Thrillophilia. Our trek itineraries are designed to include the best experiences within the stipulated time to ensure you don’t miss anything. From providing experienced trek leaders and pickup and drop services to ensuring top-notch safety and comfort on the trek, we do it all. Book your Dayara Bugyal trek package with us for a wholesome all-inclusive trekking adventure through the Uttarakhand Himalayas with your family and friends.
Dayara Bugyal is famous for having one of the highest rolling meadows in India.
It is situated at a height of over 11,000 feet. The lush alpine meadow is surrounded by giant Himalayan peaks of Gangotri Peak, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag, Srikanth Peak, and Shrikhand Mahadev. These peaks, along with dense oak and maple forests and charming valleys, create a picture-perfect scenery that is simply unmatched. If that isn’t enough, the trails are lined with pristine streams, alpine lakes, lush grasslands, and remote villages offering a glimpse into Himalayan beauty.
Ranked among the easy-to-moderate treks in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, the Dayara Bugyal trek can be covered in four days. Its short duration makes it popular as a long weekend trek that is ideal for beginners as well as experienced trekkers. The base camp of the journey is at Raithal, a village that can be easily reached by the state capital Dehradun. So, pack your trekking essentials and come along in any season to the charming Dayara Bugyal with Thrillophilia.
Departure Dates of Dayara Bugyal Trek (2024)
March 4, 8, 9,10, 11, 16, 19, 24, 25, 28, 29
April 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
May 10, 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
Quick Facts:
- Temperature:- 4 degrees (minimum), 25 degrees (maximum); days are relatively warmer
- Dayara Bugyal Trek Distance: 29 km
- Maximum Altitude: 12,000 ft
- Difficulty Level of Dayara Bugyal Trek: Easy To Moderate
- Railway Station: Haridwar is the nearest railway station
- Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- Base Camp: Barsu
- ATM: Uttarkashi and Bhatwari on the way to Barsu have the last ATM point before your trek begins.
How to Reach:
Option 1: Take the direct route to Dehradun
Since Dehradun is the beginning point of the Dayara Bugyal trek itinerary, it only makes sense to reach the city directly. You can reach Dehradun by air, rail, or road from across India.
- By Air: The nearest airport from Dehradun is the Jolly Grant Airport, which is located 25 kilometres away from the city. Daily services are available from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jolly Grant. From the airport, you can easily get cabs to reach Dehradun railway station, the trek pickup point, in around 40 minutes.
- By Rail: Dehradun is well-connected to major railway stations across India by regular train services. Some of the popular express and passenger trains providing services to the station include Dehradun Shatabdi, Dehradun Kathgodam Express, and Dehradun Howrah Junction Express. If you are coming from or through Delhi, the journey from Delhi to Dehradun takes around six hours.
- By Road: Dehradun is connected to most nearby cities like Delhi, Agra, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Shimla, and Mussoorie by highways. You can take Uttarakhand State Transport buses, semi-deluxe and Volvo buses, or even cabs to reach Dehradun railway station. The road distance between Dehradun and Delhi, the nearest metropolis, is around 250 kilometres and can be covered in five hours.
Option 2: Travelling to Delhi
As the closest metropolis from Dehradun, travelling to Delhi is a convenient and affordable method for most trekkers going for the Dayara Bugyal trek. You can reach Delhi by air, road, or rail and then head to Dehradun.
- By Air: Take a flight to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport from anywhere in the world. Once at the airport, you can take the only daily flight to Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport from here. The flight time between Delhi and Dehradun is approximately an hour.
- By Rail: Delhi has over five railway stations that connect the metropolis to all parts of the country. Several trains like Dehradun Vande Bharat Express, Dehradun Shatabdi, and Nanda Devi AC SF Express provide services between Delhi and Dehradun. The journey takes around six hours.
- By Road: You can easily get buses and cabs to take you to Dehradun from Delhi. Interstate buses as well as luxury buses run from major bus terminals like Kashmere Gate and Anand Vihar. The journey takes around five hours via the Delhi-Panipat Expressway.
Option 3: How to get to Raithal on your own
In case you miss the pickup from Dehradun Railway Station due to any reason, you can easily reach Raithal on your own. Buses from Dehradun to Uttarkashi run from the city railway station and Lansdowne Chowk and take around four-and-a-half hours to reach Uttarkashi.
Once at Uttarkashi, you can get shared taxis to Raithal from Bhatwari Taxi Stand until 4 PM. The taxis will drop you at Raithal Village, which is the base camp of the Dayara Bugyal trek.
Dayara Bugyal Trek Itinerary
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Know Before You Go for Dayara Bugyal Trek
- Please provide a valid ID at the time of check-in. The exact location will be shared with you post-booking.
- The trek takes place through an eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites. Travelers littering may be fined.
- Water is very precious, so conservation is appreciated.
- Neat and clean vehicle for the journey with experienced driver especially for hilly terrains available.
- Carry dry snacks/food from home (you will save a lot of money). Carry water bottles with you, so that you can refill.
- Keep your luggage minimum; the more you carry, the more you hassle.
- All the activities depend upon the weather.
- In case, the trek needs to be cancelled, the authorities should be informed beforehand.
- It is recommended to carry enough warm clothes and the right kind of shoes for the Dayara Bugyal trek.
- Children below the age of 7 years are not recommended for Dayara Bugyal trek.
