Vast alpine meadows, quiet forest trails and some of the finest open mountain landscapes of Uttarakhand.
Dayara Bugyal is one of the best-known alpine meadow destinations around Uttarkashi.
The trail rises through forests before opening into wide mountain meadows, where the landscape becomes dramatically more open.
Depending on the route and itinerary, trekkers can start from villages such as Barsu or Raithal and explore the wider Dayara landscape.
EXPLORE THE ROUTE →Wide alpine meadows opening towards the Himalayan skyline.
This is a base itinerary for a Dayara Bugyal journey. The exact route and overnight locations can be adjusted according to the chosen base village, weather and trail conditions.
Travel from Uttarkashi towards the selected base village. Settle in, meet the trekking team and prepare for the trail ahead.
Road journey · Overnight at base villageBegin the trek through oak and rhododendron forest as the trail gradually gains altitude.
Gradual ascent · Overnight at suitable campsiteContinue climbing until the forest begins to open and the expansive Dayara meadows come into view.
Destination: Dayara Bugyal · ~3,048 mSpend the day exploring the open meadow landscape, viewpoints and surrounding ridges according to weather and trail conditions.
Flexible exploration day · Weather dependentBegin the descent from the meadows and follow the forest trail back towards the base village.
Descent day · Overnight according to final itineraryAfter breakfast, drive back towards Uttarkashi and conclude the trek.
Road journey · Trek concludesThe wide open grasslands are the defining landscape of Dayara Bugyal.
The approach passes through beautiful Himalayan woodland.
Open sections of the bugyal offer broad views towards the surrounding Himalayan ranges.
Green meadows in warmer months transform into a snow-covered landscape during winter.
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