Dayara Bugyal Winter Trek - January 25 - 28
Imagine walking on a white snowy carpet in the midst of some of the highest peaks of the Indian himalayas. Trek through magical forests covered with a fresh powder of snow as you reach Dayara Bugyal, a vast meadow offering unmatched winter camping thats just a long weekend away.
Quick Itinerary
- Day 1: Overnight Train/Bus or Flight to Dehradun/ Haridwar and Drive to Uttarkashi (5 hours)
- Day 2: Short Drive (1 hour), Trek to Barnala Bugyal (4-5 hours, 2900 meters)
- Day 3: Barnala Bugyal to Dayara (3-4 hours, 3650 meters)
- Day 4: Trek from Dayara to Raithal village (4 hours) and Return.
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Day 1: Overnight Train/Bus or Flight to Dehradun/ Haridwar and Drive to Uttarkashi (5 hours)
Take the morning Shatabdi/ Overnigtht Bus from Delhi to Dehradun. Drive to Uttarkashi (5 hrs) and spend the night in a hotel/ resort.
Day 2: Short Drive (1 hour), Trek to Barnala Bugyal (4-5 hours, 2900 meters)
After a short drive to Bharsu, start the trek which takes us through mixed forests of pine, chestnut, and rhododendron. Soon views of the snow-capped Gangotri ranges start to open up. In winter, the snowline should also begin here! On reaching Barnala, our overnight campsite, sit back and take in the sight of the snow-capped mountains bathed in the evening light.
Day 3: Barnala Bugyal to Dayara (3-4 hours, 3650 meters)
The next day trek to Dayara meadows, a seemingly endless expanse of high-altitude grazing ground that should now be covered in a carpet of snow. This sea of white makes for a picturesque foreground for the panoramic views of the Gangotri and Swargarohini ranges visible from here.
Day 4: Trek from Dayara to Raithal village (4 hours) and Return.
Trek from Dayara to Raithal; the roadhead for our onward journey to Dehradun/ Haridwar for the return to Delhi by train/ bus.
Cost Details
₹ 11, 500 per person
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation on twin sharing basis in dome tents during the trek
- Trekking Equipment including -10 degree celsius Marmot sleeping bags (EN13537 Tested), tents, inflatable mattresses and all group camping gear including; kitchen tent, dining tent, utensils and camp furniture.
- An experience guiding team; leader, camp staff, cook, porters
- Transportation to trailhead and back from Uttarkashi in non AC SUV
- All applicable taxes, camping and permit costs
EXCLUSIONS:
- Travel from Dehradun/ Haridwar to Uttarkashi
- Items of personal clothing
- Personal porterage
- Stay at Uttarkashi
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control
- Insurance (Medical, Personal, Evacuation)
Travel and Stay Add Ons: (Please select these at the time of booking)
- Transportation from Dehradun/ Haridwar to Uttarkashi Via non AC Taxi: ₹ 5500. AntHill Adventures can organize taxis from a common point from Haridwar/ Dehradun for you. The amount would be divided between the trekkers using the taxi. Payment would need to be made directly to the taxi driver.
- Stay at a resort in Uttarkashi: ₹2500 per person subject to availability, inclusive of all taxes, including 3 meals. Payment to be made to the hotel directly.
- Personal Porterage (₹3000 per person, per bag not weighing more than 8kgs). Payment to the made at the time of booking.
(Please let us know about this requirement while filling the booking form and we will contact you to organize this for you)