Arrive at Haridwar by the morning Shatabdi train. Alternatively you can fly in to the Jolly Grant Airport. Board waiting vehicles to be driven straight to Kuflon Basics, 11 kms from Uttarkashi in the valley of the Assi Ganga. (6-7 hr drive).
Accommodation: Camp
After breakfast, we start our trek to Dayara Bugyal. The climb is a moderate one with intermittent ascents. We cross a dilapidated gujjar hut right after the forest clearing, then a short climb to the Barnala Meadows. We camp here.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camp
We start again for Dayara. Get a magnificent view of the Bandarpoonch peak (6316m) on this trail and soon approach campsite. Overnight Camp Dayara Bugyal. We start again for Dayara. Get a magnificent view of the Bandarpoonch peak (6316m) on this trail and soon approach campsite. Overnight Camp Dayara Bugyal.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camp
We leave after an early meal and walk on the trail leading to Bakaria/Siyari Top. The trail goes through meadows and is mostly gradual all the way to the top (3810m). Back to camp in the late afternoon.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camp
We walk back all the way to the road head at Barsu where our vehicles await us to take us to the relative comforts of Kuflon.
Meals: B
Accommodation: Camp
Drive back (6 hrs) to Haridwar to board the evening Shatabdi to reach Delhi by 10:45 pm.
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Though everyone emphasizes the beauty of the alpine meadows and fecund grasslands in their Dayara Bugyal Trek review, many stunning aspects compel you to participate in this adventure. It is an easy to moderate trek and hence does not demand immense physical fitness. However, you should be adequately fit and adjusting easily to high-altitude climates. Apart from the usual views of the spectacular Himalayan peaks, you can venture into some of the best campsites. The Dayara campsites are secluded and often enclosed within a forest clearing. The Gui campsite has hidden surprises like a mound and a quaint little pond. There are other picturesque campsites like the Nayata, Barnala, and Chilapada.
The Dayara Bugyal Trek is one of those few Indian Himalayan treks that take place almost around the year. The trek is open for nearly eight months, barring the monsoons. During late December and early January, you get Christmas-y feels with the alpine valleys and pine trees loaded with snow. During late March and early April, the snow starts receding, and the rhododendrons begin to bloom. It marks the onset of the colorful spring across the Bugyal, and you can listen to the chirps of the rare Himalayan birds like the Monal. If you are hiking to the Dayara Bugyal during summers (April to June), expect green pastures dotted with colorful flowers and sheep grazing over the lush meadows. It is the perfect time for families to visit this place. The best time for the Dayara Bugyal Trek is the autumn season, spanning from mid-September to early December. Though the temperatures start dipping, there is no sign of snow, and the clear, blue skies washed clean of the monsoon clouds offer you panoramic mountain views.
The Dayara Bugyal trek distance is approximately 22 kilometers. Since there is no apparent limit to these grasslands, you can consider the trek distance quite more than this. It is a round trail that starts and ends at the Natin village and takes you to an approximate elevation of 3690 meters.
The trek is fitted for beginners and amateurs without any experience in high-altitude mountain expeditions. It could even be planned over a weekend and executed within 5 to 6 days. The Dayara Bugyal Trek itinerary should be sorted ideally to fit all your requirements and even the desire for side-treks. You should have a few days in hand for this easy to moderate trek because mountain climates are prone to drastic changes.
Keeping the elevation in mind, you should do adequate acclimatization, or else you could fall victim to AMS. The terrain is not vicious, and hence it does not require technical expertise. But you should be adequately fit physically and mentally to combat adverse weather conditions and unprecedented hazards that might spring up at higher altitudes.
You might travel alone, in a group or with a reputed travel and tour agency. In each case, you should do personal research of the Dayara Bugyal Trek cost to avoid getting duped. Pack for all eventualities, but pack light. While carrying other essentials, do not forget to bring your identity proof. Carry quick-dry t-shirts and waterproof track pants along with extra pairs of thermal inners. Take waterproof jackets and gloves but avoid wearing multiple pairs of socks to prevent blood circulation problems. Properly fitted and sturdy trekking boots keep your feet warm and prevent frostbites from freezing temperatures. You should carry your personal water bottle and hydration packs to avoid littering the Himalayan regions with disposable plastic.
If you face any emergency during any adventures in Uttarakhand and the northern parts of the country, you should contact the following-
- Uttarakhand Glacier burst helpline- 1070/9557444486
- Police: 112
- Ambulance: 108/102
- Fire: 101
- Child helpline: 1098
- Women helpline: 1090
- NDMA (Disaster management): 1070/1078/9711077372
- Anti poison helpline- 011-1066 (Delhi)
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