Dayara Bugyal Trek

Highest altitude

11,800 ft

Duration

4 days, 3 nights

Distance

21 km

Difficulty

Easy

Basecamp

Barsu

Best season

March – June, September – December

Region

Garhwal Himalayas

Pickup & drop

Dehradun

The trek

Dayara Bugyal is one of the gentlest big-reward treks in the Garhwal: a vast, rolling high-altitude meadow that runs for kilometres, ringed by the snow peaks of Bandarpoonch and the Gangotri group. Short enough for a long weekend, easy enough for a complete beginner, and beautiful enough that experienced trekkers keep coming back.

In spring the meadow is a green sea; in winter it turns to a soft, skiable snowfield. We base it out of Barsu village near Uttarkashi, and the whole thing folds neatly into four days.

Trip highlights

One of the largest and gentlest alpine meadows in India
Big views of Bandarpoonch with very little climbing
Short enough for a long weekend, easy enough for first-timers

Day by day

Your itinerary, hour by hour

Drive 190 km · 7–8 hrsBarsu 7,500 ft

Pickup from Dehradun and a drive past Uttarkashi to the village of Barsu. Overnight stay.

Trek 6 km · 4–5 hrs10,000 ft

Climb through oak forest past the small Barnala lake to camp at the edge of the meadows.

Trek 11 km · 6 hrs11,800 ft

Wander across the open meadow to its high point for the Bandarpoonch panorama, then descend to Barsu.

Drive 190 km · 7–8 hrs

Drive back to Dehradun, reaching by afternoon or evening.

What your fee covers

What's included, and what isn't

Included

All meals on the trek (veg)
Tents on twin/triple sharing and guesthouse stays as per itinerary
Sleeping bags and mattresses
Shared trek and safety gear
Experienced trek leader and support team
Forest entry and camping permits

Not included

Travel to and from Dehradun
Dehradun–basecamp transport (easily arranged, just ask)
Personal expenses, snacks and tips
Anything not listed under Included

Questions about transport from Dehradun? Call us, we sort it in one message.

In photos

The Dayara Bugyal trek, frame by frame

Good questions

Dayara Bugyal, answered

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March to June for green meadows and wildflowers, and September to December for clear views and early snow. December onward the meadow holds snow.

Yes, it is one of the best first treks in the Himalaya. It is graded easy, the days are short, and the altitude gain is gentle. Families with children do it comfortably.

Reach Dehradun and we drive you to Barsu and back as part of the trek.

Ready for the Dayara Bugyal trek?

Pick your dates and make one call. We handle the tents, the trail, the meals and the logistics, so all you do is reach Dehradun and walk.

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Dayara Bugyal Trek