Trekking In Garhwal » Dayara Bugyal Trek

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 Uttaranchal. During winter it provides excellent & one of the best ski slopes in India spread over an area of 28 sqkms. The view of Himalayas from here is breathtaking. There is a small lake (Barnala Tal) in the area, and to camp by its side is a memorable event. The road to Dayara Bugyal branches off near Bhatwari a place on Uttarkashi Gangaotri road about 28kms. from Uttarkashi. Vehicles can go up to the

village of Barsu from where one has to trek a distance of about 8kms to reach Dayara and other is via village Raithal, 10kms from Bhatwari from where one has to trek about 6kms to Dayara Bugyal.

Itinerary for Dayara Bugyal Trek:

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi :
On arrival met at the airport and transfer to the hotel. O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi - Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check in the hotel, rest of the day free at leisure. and overnight in the Hotel.

Day 03 : Rishikesh – Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 : Uttarkashi – Barnala Tal
Morning after breakfast drive to Barsu , on arrival start trek up to Barnala Tal. 03 kms Trek from Barsu to BarnalaTal with packed Lunch. Camp at-Barnala Tal (6500’alt) Evening tea with snacks. Dinner & Overnight at Camp.

Day 05: Barnala Tal – Dayara
Morning after breakfast start trek Up to Dayara.. Trek – 8 kms to Dayara Lunch at Dayara Camp at Dayara (Altitude 9000’-10,000’) Evening tea with snacks. Dinner & Overnight at Camp.

Day 06 : Dayara - Gidara - Dayara
Morning after breakfast return trek to Gidara. Trek to Gidara (12,000’-13,000’) Packed Lunch Trek back to Dayara (7 kms) Evening tea with snacks. Dinner & Overnight at Dayara Camp.

Dayara – Barsu - Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast down trek to Barsu with packed lunch. On arrival at Barsu drive to Uttarkashi. Trek back to Barsu (11 kms) Packed Lunch back toUttarkashi Evening tea with snacks. Night stay at Hotel.

Day 07 : Uttarkashi – Haridwar
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar, on arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening visit Aarti Darshan at Har Ki Pauri. Overnight at hotel.

Haridwar is the entrance to the abode of God, stated on the bank of Holy Ganga is one of the four places where every twelve years the great festival of Kumbha Mela is held and every six years an Ardh Kumbha. During these festivals millions of pilgrims come to Hardwar from all over India.The town has also been called Gangadvar, meaning 'Door of the Ganga'. Haridwar is the gateway for Yamunoti, Gangotri, Sri Kedarnath and Sri Badrinath.

Sight must to visit:

Har Ki Pauri : The Ganga Aarti in Hardwar's Har-ki-Pauri is one of the famous rituals in India. It starts at around 6.30 pm after sunset, with large crowds gathered around both the banks of a canal that carries the waters of Ganges. Loud speakers blare songs in praise of Ganga Maiya and Shiva.The time of Aarti sees a bustle of activity on the ghats. Chandi Devi Temple : The temple is situated at the hilltop near Haridwar.Chandidevi temple is one of the popular shaktipeethas in North India. It is also called siddhapitha as it is believed that theGoddess Chandi fulfills the wishes of her devotees. The pilgrims can visit the temple by the ropeway in

around 5 minutes while the steep climb by steps takes over 45 minutes. The main image at Chandidevi temple is said to have been installed by Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century A.D.

Day 08 : Haridwar - Delhi
Departure Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi, On arrival transfer to the airport, time to catch flight for onward destination.