Dayara Bugyal is one of the most beautiful alpine meadows in India, located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. “Bugyal” means meadow in the local language, and this trek offers expansive grasslands, dense forests, snow-capped peaks, and serene mountain vistas.
📍 Location
State: Uttarakhand, India
Region: Garhwal Himalayas
Base Village: Barsu or Raithal (both are accessible from Uttarkashi)
Nearest Town: Uttarkashi
Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Total Trek Distance: ~20 km (round trip)
Trek Duration: 4 to 6 days (including travel and acclimatization)
Trek Route (Common Route):
Day 1: Dehradun to Raithal (Drive ~180 km)
Day 2: Raithal to Gui (~4 km trek)
Day 3: Gui to Dayara Bugyal (~5 km)
Day 4: Explore Dayara Top (optional, ~2 km) and descend to Gui
Day 5: Gui to Raithal and return to Dehradun
Summer (April to June): Pleasant weather and lush green meadows
Autumn (September to November): Clear skies and post-monsoon greenery
Winter (December to February): Snow-covered trails; popular for snow trekking
Avoid: July–August (monsoon season, risk of landslides)
Base Altitude (Raithal): ~7,400 ft (2,256 m)
Dayara Bugyal Altitude: ~11,800 ft (3,600 m)
Dayara Top (optional peak): ~12,000+ ft (~3,658 m)
Day 1: Dehradun to Raithal (Drive) 7–8 hours drive
Stay overnight in a homestay or guesthouse
Day 2: Raithal to Gui
4 km easy ascent
Forest trail with views of Gangotri range
Camp at Gui
Day 3: Gui to Dayara Bugyal
5 km trek through alpine forests and open meadows
Reach the expansive Dayara Bugyal
Camp or rest at the meadow
Day 4: Explore Dayara Top & return to Gui
Optional summit of Dayara Top
Return to Gui camp
Day 5: Gui to Raithal and drive back to Dehradun
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