Dayara Bugyal
Region: Uttarakhand | Grade: Easy to Moderate | Duration: 06 Days (Dehradoon to Dehradoon) | Age grp: above 13yrs only
ITINERARY
Day 01: Dehradun – Barsu – Drive 182 km
We drive through the towns of Chamba, Uttarkashi, Bhatwari to reach Barsu. The final 30km is an uphill drive. Barsu is a quaint little village with a reservoir and a GMVN guesthouse. This village is a birder’s paradise with many ground birds easily sighted. It is very easy to spot a black eagle on this trek.
Day 02: Trek Starts: Barsu to BarnalaTal (2200m) – 5km/2-3h trek
We pitch tents 5km above Barsu village near Barnala Tal and spent the night beside a bonfire with hot dinner. There is a vast meadow at Barnala and one can enjoy the views of Himalayan peaks as well.
Day 03: Barnala Tal to Dayara Bugyal (2.5km – 2 h)
We start post breakfast. Once you clear the tree line the walk becomes very rewarding with unending views of the snow-clad peaks. We reach DayaraBugyal and pitch our tents. We spend the afternoon exploring the area and can hike up to Bakariya top for a panoramic view of the meadows.
Day 04: Dayara Bugyal rest and explore
We spend this day exploring the nearby GidaraBugyal, soaking in the beauty of the lush meadows with a backdrop of Himalayan peaks. In the monsoon season, the meadows are full of flowers of various colors.
Day 05: Dayara Bugyal to Barsu (Trek Ends)
We trek downhill back to Barsu and rest for the night in a guest house.
Day 06: Barsu to Dehradun drive