Dayara Bugyal trek
Details & REviews

Difficulty level: An experienced trekker will do this quite easily, a first time trekker will not find it difficult but will get tired while trekking. The Dayara Bugyal trek can be done by anyone with a decent fitness level. While there are portions that can get tiring, you will not face much difficulty if you are physically active- walk regularly or do some physical activity regularly. If not then you will be comfortable during the trek if you start walking regularly or get physically active in the lead up to the trek. Having a healthy lifestyle is something we generally recommend and we will be happy to help you with a preparation routine in the lead up to the trek.
​Is it suitable for children? Yes. The youngest child to do this trek with us was 4 years of age then. But there are certain modifications to the itinerary along with certain additional logistical support that we recommend for small children.
Is it a good option for first time trekkers and/or families? Yes, we can recommend this as a first Himalayan trek for those who have little or no prior experience. The trail is well marked and does not have tricky patches. A well planned itinerary for you will also mean it isn't too tiring and you spend more time enjoying the place
How many days? We recommend 4-5 days for the Dayara Bugyal trek. It can be done in 3 days as well as extended to 7 days. There are alternate route options so you can modify the number of days, difficulty and experience level. You also have options of starting and ending at different places, do a popular route or an unknown route where you won't find any trekkers or make it very relaxing as well.

 Miles of endless meadows as far the eye can see- thought by many to be among the most beautiful meadow treks. These are towered by
numerous prominent mountains. Dense forests with tall oaks are another feature and this is easily among our most recommended treks.

Image: That top of the world feeling, literally. This is at Dayara Top and numerous prominent peaks including Mt Srikant, Jaonli and the Gangotri range are visible. If you are on your phone, we recommend viewing in landscape mode.

Details, pics, advice & reviews:

Region: Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand
Maximum height during the trek: Approx 12,000 ft
Distance you need to travel by road in mountain roads: Around 180 km one way
How much will you be trekking in a day: Between 2 to 3 hours on average during the trekking days.

Price range for a fixed departure/custom group with 4+ people: Trek cost for Dayara Bugyal is in the range of Rs 1500 per person per day with budget facilities, around 2,200-2,500 per person per day with premium facilities recommended by us-typically more enjoyable. Happy to help if you need advice on which of the two is more suited to you.

Our camp at Barnala, a 5 km trek from the road head. Forests, meadows and snow mountains characterize this camp. Dayara Bugyal is a further 3 km from here through meadows that lead into thick forests

It was a cold night at Dayara Bugyal, but the morning gave us this stellar view!

Looking at the campsite at Barnala