As famously quoted by John Muir, “In every walk with nature, one receives more than he seeks.” Dayara Bugyal is one such trek that floors you with much more than you can dream of. Whether you are seeking a blissful walk through dense alpine forests or dreaming of setting up a camp in the scenic campsites or simply willing to explore the rich culture of quaint mountain villages, Dayara Bugyal leaves no stone unturned in surprising you with its generous offerings. This amazingly beautiful and lavish grassland cradled between gigantic Himalayan peaks extends as far as one can see. All this plus thrilling hikes to beautiful summits surrounded by scintillating mountain views and endless expanses of Alpine meadows, Dayara Bugyal is one mountain destination with all the ingredients of a perfect Himalayan Trek. To top it all, it is an easy-moderate trek, an incredibly rare combination!

Mixed forests of oak, pines, walnut, maples and rhododendrons, trails running through meadows of Bakaria Top and Dayara Bugyal and the colossal Gangotri range with the imposing Bandarpoonch inviting you in an open embrace make Dayara Bugyal in Uttarkashi district, an enthralling trekking locale. The misty mornings of Dayara Bugyal make for the most spectacular settings.

Gradual ascents (barring a few tricky ascents) and fairly easy descents of Dayara Bugyal trek are just ideal for beginners.

Difficulty Level of Dayara Bugyal Trek

Being an easy to moderate trek, Dayara Bugyal is an ideal choice for beginners. It is the perfect destination for someone looking for soft thrill and adventure. The trek can be easily undertaken by first-timers without any prior trekking experience.

How to reach Dayara Bugyal

The total distance between Delhi and Dayara Bugyal is 445 km. Out of this distance, 433 km is covered by transport. Only the remaining distance of 12 km is covered by trek.

• By Train- Dehradun is well connected with most of the major cities of India like Delhi, Lucknow Kolkata, etc. by train. Drive to Barsu from Dehradun, it takes around 6 hours 30 minutes.
• By Road- The distance between Delhi and Barsu is 440 km and can be covered in around 12 hours by road. You can also reach Dehradun by train and then drive to Barsu from Dehradun. The distance between Dehradun and Barsu is 186 km and can be covered in 6 hours 30 minutes.
• By Flight- Reach Dehradun from Delhi by flight. There are daily flights available between the two cities, with the flying time of around 55 minutes. Drive to Barsu from Dehradun, it takes around 6 hours 30 minutes.