DAYARA BUGYAL TREK

We start our journey from Rishikesh early morning since we want to enjoy our journey which takes us through some of the most fascinating towns in Uttarakhand. This experience is going to be worth remembering because the new all-weather road makes your drive as smooth as mountain rides can be. We have to go about 42 kms ahead of Uttarkashi and reach Barsu village, which will be the starting point for our trek. Barsu is a quaint little village nestled in the Himalayas. Overnight stay in Camp/Guesthouse.
Highlights: Our drive takes us through Chamba, which is one of the oldest hill stations in Garhwal. We will be witnessing Tehri Lake which is a magnificent sight on its own. We will be driving alongside the Bhagirathi river. We will cross the temple town of Uttarkashi which is well known for its ancient Shiva temple known as Vishwanath temple. It is believed that after Kashi is submerged under water, Lord Kashi Vishwanath will be shifted to this temple. World famous Nehru Institute of Mountaineering is also located in Uttarkashi. You can enjoy the scenic views as we drive by the river side roads.

We will have an early breakfast and start the hike towards Dayara Bugyal. It is a slow but steady uphill hike that takes us through lush Himalayan forests. We carry our packed lunches since we are going to enjoy this walk and take ample rest between to enjoy the serenity of the forest. We will start witnessing greater Himalayan peaks not too long after beginning our ascent. We will witness Srikanth, Gangotri 1,2,3, Jaonli, Black peak and Bandarpunch peaks. The forest trail is covered with leaves and thus your feet don’t ache as much as they do on strictly stony trails. However, always watch where your feet land since the path can be uneven. We will take our time to reach Dayara Bugyal since the route is not too long and can be done in even 5-6 hours. We will reach Dayara Bugyal before evening falls and set camp for the night. After a sumptuous dinner, we will say goodnight.

Highlights: This day you get to witness all the sights of a mountain forest. If you are joining the trek in the spring season, you will get to see rhododendrons bloom. Our goal is to enjoy the hike and not rush it. You can sit under your favorite tree while we take snack breaks. As the trail ends, it widens into a path which opens right into the green meadows. This sight leaves everyone stunned as it looks like a scene from a fairytale. You have to see it to believe it. There is immense calm at the top. Once you reach, you can choose your favorite top and choose to sit in silence. You can also lie down on the green bed of grass and just take a fresh breath to seep in this experience.

We will wake up and after our tea and breakfast, we will start our trek towards Bakaria top. This will be the highest point of your trek and of the Bugyal. We will walk across the Dayara Bugyal and reach the highest corner from where you get to see the entire meadow and vast Himalayan ranges. We carry packed lunch to enjoy our time at the top (We always carry our garbage back and make sure never to litter the mountains). It is a steep walk so we walk slow and take our time. We return to campsite at Dayara bugyal and enjoy the evening like we want. After a delicious dinner, we say goodnight.
Highlights: This is going to be one of your best days on the trek because we will get to walk the expanse of the green meadows. You will be spellbound to realize the untouched beauty that lies in Garhwal Himalayas. We get a 360 degree view of the great Himalayan peaks. This day will be a treasure for photography lovers. You can get great shots and be as creative as you want. You can also sit quietly and enjoy these vast landscapes that you will tell your friends about after you go back.

Today we start our descent downwards after breakfast. For going back, we will take the other route which takes us to Raithal, another stunning untouched village. Since we are going down, it will take us lesser time to reach our destination. Today you get to explore newer areas of the forest and new sights because of the different trail. We will cross smaller meadows and forests to reach Raithal village. We will enjoy the evening here and spend the night in Camps or Guest house.
Highlight: Raithal is a small village nestled in the Himalayas where people still live traditionally. You can talk to the friendly locals and ask about their customs and lifestyle. There are many old style traditional homes in this village which would take your attention. Go for an evening stroll through the village and experience life in a totally different way.

We drive back towards Rishikesh, our point of beginning. We will have lunch en route to Rishikesh. Leave early in the morning if you have to head somewhere from the drop off point.
Highlight: Today we get to cherish the memories of the trip and absorb the last few days. The drive will take us through the same roads but this time they will be familiar to us. Today you are going home, but with the experience of a lifetime.