5D/4N
8 - 20
13th April
Guest House & Tents

The Dayara Bugyal trek is home to snow topped trees, strechtes of snow covered forests, cattle feeding on the greatest meadows and the center of the green pastures in these mountains have always acclaimed the shepherds around.

This trek is exactly how kids would describe a scenery while putting together a work of art during school days. Mountains, snow peaks, meadows, it is an almost unimaginable dream come true. The trek is a collection of picturesque views of bandarpoonch peak and many others in the Himalayan Range

The Dayara Bugyal trek includes a full day drive, easy walks to villages, steep climbs to the summit and a down hill exploratory stride.

Dayara Bugyal is an ideal trek for beginners to start their trekking journey in the Himalayas.

What to Watch Out For:

An opportunity to trek in the Alpine Bugyals of Dayara located at the height of 10,000 feet, Bugyal is the local word used for Meadows (Big Clearings in the mountains) and Alpine is the word used in mountaineering for Higher Altitudes.
The Glimpses of towering mountains like Mt Banderpoonch and Black peak, Mt Srikanth, Draupadi Ka Danda and Mt Jaunli all of them rising above 20,000 feet.
Camping near the Small lakes of Dayara bugyal, offering the beautiful sunsets in every season, the trek is closed in monsoons for the period of 4 months.
The alpine meadows are rich in biodiversity, a paradise for bird watchers as more than 40 species of Himalayan birds have been spotted, also you can spot Musk deer, Golden Jackal and Brown Bear as Dayara bugyal is located close to Gangotri national park.

Meeting Point

Dehradun(Google Map)

Reporting Time

6.00 am

Destination

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Price Includes

All transfers in shared taxi
All travel to and from Dehradun.
Accommodation in tents/ Guest houses
All vegetarian nutritious meals,{DURING TREK/Base camp to base camp} Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Tea/Snacks & Dinner
All camping gear including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mattress, Liner, Kitchen tent, Dining tent and toilet tent.
Fully trained and equipped crew to handle any emergency
Professional trek guides
Trekking gears including but not limited to Gaiters, Microspikes etc.
Permits and Entrance fees.

Price Excludes

Personal Insurance.
Personal toiletry Items & medical kit
Meals during transit. (Dehradun to Sankri & Sankri to Dehradun)
Charges of mules/porters/carrying extra luggage. (Rs 300/per bag /pp/prebooking required )
Anything not included under the inclusions
Any cost arising from unforeseen circumstances like bad weather, road blocks, landslides etc.

Things to Carry

We will send you a detailed list of what and what not to carry once you register

Itinerary

Day 1Reach Raithal; 9-hour drive from Dehradun.

Start your journey early in the morning with a meal and a 160-kilometer drive from Dehradun to Raithal. Along the Bhagirathi River, the road passes through the picturesque towns of Mussoorie, Chamba, and Uttarkashi. When you arrive in Raithal, which stands at 7,545 feet, book a room in a guesthouse for the night.

Day 2 Trek from Raithal – Gui (4 hours)

This four-kilometer hike is a gentle ascent through spectacular Rhododendron, Silver Oak, and Deodar woods. At an elevation of 8,530 feet, you’ll arrive at your destination for the day Gui. This is where the famous undulating stretches of green prairies known as the ‘Bugyals’ started. Set up your tent in this perfect position and spend the night here

Day 3Trek from Gui - Chillapada (5 km)

This is your acclimatization day at chillapada. Relax and explore the beauty of mountains.

Day 4Trek from Chillapada to nayata via Dayara top

This day begins with a 7-kilometer ascent through the Chillapada grasslands to the high alpine meadow of Dayara Bugyal, Uttarakhand, which is at an elevation of 9,980 feet. When you arrive at this huge tabletop meadow, you will see some magnificent peaks such as Srikanth, Rudregaira, Gangotri I, II, and III, Jaonli, Draupadi ka Danda I & II, Black Hill, Bandarpunch, and others.

Day 5Trek from Nayata to Raithal and back to Dehradun (4 km trek & 180km drive)

tart the day with a hearty breakfast before beginning your descent to Raithal, which is located at an elevation of 8,530 feet. After a 2- to 3-hour hike through a combination of ascents and descents through alpine meadows, thick forests, and small rivulets, you’ll arrive at raithal campsite. Arrive in raithal in the afternoon and return to Dehradun the same day.

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FAQs

How will you contact me once I register?

We will be mailing you the details once you register. We will also create a WhatsApp group of all the participants

What is the age limit for this trip?

The age limit for the trek is 18 years

Can I come alone?

Yes, many of our participants are solo travellers.

Is it safe for a female solo traveller?

It is completely safe for a female solo traveller as our representatives will be there with you all the time. Moreover, most of our event have 60% female participation.

How are the washroom arrangements?

Clean & basic washroom facility available at Guest House at Raithal. Toilet tents during the trek

Would I get cellular connectivity?

You will get limited connectivity during the trek.

What type of food will I get?

Locally cooked veg meals

What if I have a medical emergency?

We will carry first aid kit with us. The coordinators will be first aid certified. If the problem increases, we will quickly get you to closest medical attention possible.

What kind of clothing we need to wear?

Winter wear and hiking pants and T-shirts. We will send you a detailed list once you register

What is the stay like?

We will be staying in a guest house in Raithal and in Tents while trekking

Disclaimer

It is trekking activity and not a leisure trip so one needs to prepare themselves accordingly
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery.
A planned activity or programs may be cancelled or revised depending on the weather or any other unavoidable circumstances

COVID Safety Guidelines

Each member of the group (participants/trek leads) will need to wear protective masks while interacting with others.
It should be ascertained from the participants that they are not residing / have not travelled in a containment zone and have not come in contact with any person who was tested Covid positive in last 14 days.
The accommodation will be thoroughly sanitised
Follow safe health practices in case you want to cough, sneeze in public space or during activity.
Trek Lead would be carrying sanitizer, spare masks, few pairs of disposable gloves (in sufficient quantity) as a Covid Protection Kit.
It is mandatory that a participant informs the organisers if he tests positive for Covid within 14 days of returning from adventure activity. It will help the organisers to inform and alert all other persons in the group and concerned health authorities of Government, so that they can follow the medical/government norms in this regard. Here it is absolutely essential that the participant observes transparency and informs the organisers/group leaders about his Covid test results. Organisers should actively pursue this matter with participants as this is a mutual responsibility.

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