A trek to the enchanting Dayar Bugyal

 

Set in the Uttarkashi district of the state of Uttarakhand, the Dayara Bugyal is one of the vastest Eastern Himalayan Alpine meadows that rises to a height of 12,100 ft and stretches over an area of 28 sq km.

Snuggled in the vast, almost unending folds of this meadow are the breathtaking picturesque views of the mountains of the Banderpoonch Range, the Gangotri Range, and the Garhwal Himalayas.

These enchanting views precisely set apart the Dayara Bugyal trek from the other treks offered by several trekking companies.

Different seasons paint unique pictures of the Dayara Bugyal that transitions from appearing lush green, vibrant and flashy during summers, to snow-coated, milky white, and heavenly during winters, and a subtle hybrid of both greenery as well as snow patches during spring.

In all seasons, however, what remains constant is the devastating beauty of the meadow. The refreshing and drool-worthy aesthetics of this Himalayan Alpine meadow are simply unmatched.

 

Most trekking companies have Dehradun as the beginning point of the Dayara Bugyal trek since it is an easily accessible city and lies just 180 km away from Natin village, the actual starting point of the Dayara Bugyal trek. You can easily cover the distance between Dehradun and Natin village in approximately 7 hours.

As you drive towards Natin, many majestic and notable mountain peaks of the Gangotri Range will begin to surface and resurface along the route. The Srikantha Peak of the Garhwal Himalayas occupies the most space in these views and becomes more and more apparent as you reach closer to the Natin village.

The Dayara Bugyal trek begins with a roughly 3.5 km-long trek from Natin to Gui. You will traverse thick forests of Oak trees and brightly blooming Rhododendrons to hop onto gradually ascending trails that will take you past remotely inhabited villages surrounded by alpine trees to eventually drop you at Gui perched at an altitude of 9,500 ft. The views of the Gangotri Range from Gui are electric and super fascinating!

Distanced 3 km from Gui is the beautiful Chelapada at 9,800 ft. With a mere ascent of 300 ft from Gui to Chelapada over 3 km of distance, the trek from Gui to Chelapada remains the easiest part of the entire Dayara Bugyal trek. You will continue traversing the thick forest from Gui to reach the sparser end of it that unfolds into the campsite of Chelapada, this day.

The fourth day remains the most thrilling and adventurous day of the Dayara Bugyal trek that begins with a short trek from Chelapada to Dayara Top, followed by a return trek from Dayara Top back to Gui.

The Dayara Top nestled at an altitude of 12,100 ft is the highest point of the Dayara Bugyal trek. It lies approximately 6 km away from the campsite of Chelapada. The trail from Chelapada to Dayara Top enters sparse forests that open into the extremely stunning, magical, and over-the-top beautiful Dayara Bugyal.

You will be astonished to find jaw-dropping views of the Bandarpoonch Range and the Dodital Range as you walk over the rising and dipping folds of the sprawling meadow. The panoramic views of various peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas from the Dayara Top are to die for and remain key highlights of the Dayara Bugyal trek.

After relishing the mesmerizing and transfixing views of the mighty towering Himalayas from the Dayara Top, you will return to Gui the same day.

A 3.5 km trek from Gui back to Natin will mark the events of the next day. You will retrace the same trails to relish the last few soul-filling experiences of the Dayara Bugyal trek.

Although the difference in altitude from Gui to Natin is as much as 2,500 ft, the descent is not too steep. You can easily cover this stretch in not more than 2 hours of relaxed trekking.

A pleasant drive from Natin to Dehradun the next day will bring your spectacular Dayara Bugyal trek to an official end. This drive will last for at least 6-7 hours. Admire the enticing charm and surreal beauty of the Garhwal Himalayas for the last time as you drive away from Natin to Dehradun to eventually depart to your respective destinations.

 

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