1. Maximum altitude: 12100 feet
2. Grade: Easy to Moderate
3. Duration: 4 days
4. Trekking distance: 22 kilometers
5. Trail type: Round trail that commences and ends at the Barsu Village.
6. Rail head: The nearest rail head to the trek is Dehradun.
7. Airport: Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun
8. Snow Season: December to April
9. Service from: Dehradun to Dehradun (including transportation)
10. Base camp: Barsu
11. Best season: November to March (in winters), April to June (in summers), September to November (in autumn)
12. Region: Uttarakhand
13. Who can participate:- People who are at least 10 years of age.- Good for freshers, but prior experience is a plus.- Must be fit and should have enough stamina to cover at least a distance of 5 kilometers in just 30 minutes.- Should be capable of carrying a backpack of around 10 to 15 kilograms.
Dehradun to Raithal
The journey to Dayara Bugyal trek commences with a pickup from the Dehradun Railway Station at 7.30 am. It is very well-connected to Delhi through railways and roadways. You can board an overnight train or bus to reach Dehradun.
From Dehradun Railway Station, you need to take a drive to Raithal. The route to Raithal is like a track enclosed by mountains on both sides.
The journey will continue to Raithal through Uttarkashi, which is the largest town on the route.
After arriving at Raithal, you will be taken to a small village located about 20 kilometers above Uttarkashi city. This place serves as the starting point of the Dayara Bugyal trek.
Check in to your homestay in Raithal, and you will have a quick introduction and briefing session with trek leaders and fellow travelers.
Have a delicious dinner and rest for the day in your homestay in Raithal.
Basic Gear:
Clothes:
Personal Utilities:
Foot Gears:
Personal Medical Kit:
You can explore the two other alpine meadows, namely Siyari Bugyal and Gidara Bugyal from Dayara Bugyal for more thrill and adventure.
Trekkers are likely to walk for around five to six kilometers every day on the Dayara Bugyal trek.
You will experience snowfall on the Dayara Bugyal trek only during the winter season, i.e., between November and February.
The meadows of the Dayara Bugyal serve as a playground for mammals and large predatory birds.
If you are lucky, you may spot one of the largest eagle subspecies, named the golden eagle, on the Dayara Bugyal trek.
The Dayara Bugyal trek has something to offer to the tourists in the different seasons.
The best time for photographers and nature enthusiasts to visit the Dayara Bugyal trek is during the autumn season, i.e., between the end of September and November.
The local shepherds take their herds to the secret grasslands in the lap of the mountains in Dayara Bugyal during the summer season for over hundreds of years now.
It is mandatory to carry a copy of the photo identity card for entry at forest check posts on the Dayara Bugyal trek.
The entire stretch of the Greater Himalayas of the Gangotri extension steals the show ahead of the mountains according to some trekkers.
Although the Dayara Bugyal trek is rated easy to moderate on the difficulty level, it is essential to keep the following tips into consideration:
If you are planning to travel to Dehradun, it is advisable to travel by bus instead of boarding a train as they are always on time.
You may select Jan Shatabdi Express and reach Dehradun a day before the trek if you wish to travel by train so you can reach the pickup point without any delay.
While returning from the Dayara Bugyal trek, you should plan your travel after 9 pm from Dehradun to catch up with the next day and avoid overspending for an extra day at the hotel.
Although the Dayara Bugyal trek is easy, you must still prepare your body a few days before the trek. You can cycle, run, and swim to improve your cardiovascular stamina.
You must accompany an experienced tour guide so he or she can guide you along the route and help you if anything goes off course.
Ensure that you are trekking with a group of at least two or three people as trekking alone without any prior experience can be risky.
Keep your family back at home about your location and dates of trekking.
Carry a pair of thermal inners during the winter season if you are more vulnerable to colds.
Check all your documents and pack them with the other essentials for the Dayara Bugyal trek to ensure safety and security at all times.
Carry a camera to click pictures of the beautiful snow-capped mountains and gorgeous meadows and take back memories to cherish forever.