Bugyal in the local mountain dialect means “High Altitude Meadow”. The Dayara Bugyal trek is one of the most beautiful treks in Uttarakhand, situated at an elevation ranging from 10,000 – 12,000 ft.
The vast meadow, Dayara Bugyal, is second to none in natural beauty in Uttarakhand. There is an immense possibility for Nordic as well as Alpine skiing since during the winter it provides one of the best ski slopes in India spread over an area of 28 sq/km.
Destinations Covered in the Dayara Bugyal trek : Barsu, Dayara Bugyal, Uttarkashi.
Brief The Dayara Bugyal Trek Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Camp Bugyalsarai, Barsu.
Day 2: Trek from Barsu – Barnala.
Day 3: Trek from Barnala – Dayara Bugyal.
Day 4: Trek from Dayara Bugyal – Goey.
Day 5: Trek from Gohey to Road head and Drive back to Haridwar.
Arrive at Camp Barsu by late afternoon and relax with a hot cup of tea. The camp overlooks the Himalayan peaks of Gangotri I, II and III, Jaunli, Draupdi ka Danda and Srikanth. Bonfire, dinner and overnight stay in tents. Barsu is the starting point for the Dayara Bugyal trek.
Have an early breakfast and get ready for a for Dayara Bugyal Trek first leg to Barnala lake (2700 m) about 5 hours away. Lunch enroute. Reach Barnala by late afternoon. Explore the forest around the lake and do some bird watching. Bonfire, dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Have breakfast and prepare to trek to Dayara today you will reaching the highest point of Dayara Bugyal Trek. The bugyals( (meadows), spread over 28 sq kms, are grazing grounds for sheep and cattle and have a 270 degree view of the Himalayas. Spend rest of day walking around the meadows.
This is the last day of the Dayara Bugyal Trek.Wake up to a lovely sunrise and walk a little higher for a nice view of Bandarpoonch (6500 mtrs). After breakfast, start walking back to Goey, approx 3 hrs. Reach Goey by late afternoon.
Leave for Haridwar.Drive from Goey to Haridwar to board your bus/ train back home. Carry along immense memories of open pastures in the Himalayan setting.
