Dayara Bugyal trek is one of the maximum underrated treks in India. It lies within the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Dayara Bugyal is the high altitude meadow in India and absolutely is the prettiest too. The meadows cover an area of 28 sq. kilometers. The trail goes through open land and dense forest at different places ending up at the vast expanse of lush green meadows. Skiers visit Dayara Bugyal in winter, this area has heavy snowfall during winter. Most of the trekkers begin their trek from Raithal village and they trek down via Barsu to see the scenic beauty of both the routes.
Best Time to Visit: Dayara Bugyal Trek is pleasant for all the year to visit. Best seasons include December to February, Expect hiking on the snow in the mid of December. During winters, Dayara Bugyal covered in the thick blanket of snow ideal for skiers.
Reach Barsu, 7-8 hours’ drive from Dehradun. The drive takes you through lovely forest stretches. At Barsu Village, we have our base camp for the Dayara Bugyal Trek and it is a quaint village in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Spend the night in Guest House/Camp/Home Stay. Transport will be arranged at an additional cost from Dehradun Railway station at 06:30 AM. Cost of the cab – Rs. 5,500/- per vehicle.
Early morning after having breakfast, trek to Barnala Tal. Barsu is the starting point of the trek to Barnala Tal through dense oak forests, this trail is around 4-5 hours long, ascending gradually. The campsite in Barnala Tal is located in a small clearing surrounded by forests. Overnight stay at Barnala Tal amidst dense and rich forests.
Today’s trek is quite long but not very difficult and can be completed in few hours. Reach Dayara Bugyal Top by afternoon and have packed lunch there. It is a little bit steep trail and takes around 2 – 3 hours to get Dayara Bugyal which is the end of the forests where hidden mountains Bandar Ka Poonch and Kala Nag (Black Peak) become visible. From there it takes around 1 hour to reach Dayara Buyyal Top. Spend some time and descend back to Barnala Tal on the same route for night stay.
The day is easy. Start early after having breakfast, walking to Barsu from Barnala Tal followed by some steep descending trail. It takes 2-3 hours to trek down to Barsu through dense oak forests. Transport will be arranged at an additional cost from Barsu to Dehradun Railway Station. Cost of the cab – Rs. 5,500/- per vehicle.
