Gidara Bugyal and Dayara Bugyal Trek Package
Package Highlights
- Widespread lush green meadows
- low altitude lake with beautiful setting
- Panoramic view of Himalayan Range
- Amazing campsites on every day of the trek
- Small Group Size - Freedom to Explore more
- Professional and certified guides with experienced cooks
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 : Raithal – Upper Raithal
Meet Our trek leader/guide at Raithal Village, he will brief you about the trek. Raithal to Upper Raithal is a short hike of just 1km which can be easily done in less than an hour. The well-marked trail begins from the terrace fields of the village and climbs up to the forest entry point. It is an ideal campsite to mark the beginning of the trek with unobstructed views of Mt. Shrikanth, Mt. Jaunli & Mt. Draupadi ka Danda.
Note: It takes another one and a half hour drive to reach Raithal from Uttarkashi, you can take shared taxis from Uttarkashi. To reach Uttarkashi you can take bus or Taxi from Delhi/Dehradun/Haridwar as per your convenience. Check how to reach Uttarkashi
Day 2 : Upper Raithal – Dayara Bugyal
Start off early in the morning post breakfast. Trail snack will be provided for the trek. 5 minutes into the trail and you’ll enter a beautiful forest rich in flora and fauna. 4 kms gradually ascending route from Upper Raithal leads to shepherd huts at Ghuyin, a quaint little hamlet straight out of a fantasy world. After a short break at Ghuyin we’ll proceed towards Dayara Bugyal.
The trail becomes easy with less incline from Ghuyin to Dayara Bugyal. Couple of shepherd huts marks the beginning of Dayara Bugyal. If traveling during winters, this might be the perfect camping spot for you because the higher reaches of Dayara Bugyal will be covered with 2-3 ft of snow. During remaining time of the year you can trek further to Dayara Bugyal and camp near a water source. This days trek goes through open land and dense forest at different places and finally ends up at the vast expanse of lush green meadow – Dayara Bugyal.
Day 3 : Dayara Bugyal - Devkund
The trail becomes easy with less incline from Ghuyin to Dayara Bugyal. Couple of shepherd huts marks the beginning of Dayara Bugyal. If traveling during winters, this might be the perfect camping spot for you because the higher reaches of Dayara Bugyal will be covered with 2-3ft of snow. During remaining time of the year you can trek further to Dayara Bugyal and camp near a water source. This days trek goes through open land and dense forest at different places and finally ends up at the vast expanse of lush green meadow – Dayara Bugyal.
Continue hiking from here to reach Devkund situated at an altitude of 3500mts above sea level. Devkund is a gorgeous campsite with stunning views of Srikanth, Rudragaira, Gangotri Group of Peaks , Jaonli, Draupadi ka Danda, Kala Nag, Bandarpoonch Massif and many others peaks.
Day 4 : Devkund – Lambi Dhar – Surya Top
Most of the walk will be on the alpine meadows with constant views of Banderpoonch Massif and other Himalayan peaks.
Day 5 : Surya Top – Gidara Bugyal
Start off early and walk further to map the lengths and breadths of Gidara Bugyal. Witness the Himalayan range turning into golden hues during the sunset. Situated at 3800mts above sea level, Gidara Bugyal is one of the hidden jewels of Garhwal Himalayas.
Day 6 : Gidara Bugyal Exploration & Camp at Lower Gidara
Map the length & breadth of Gidara Bugyal and trek down to Lower reaches of Gidara Bugyal.
Package Inclusions
- All Meals during Trek, Trek Fees
- All Trekking equipments (Tents, Sleeping Bags, Kitchen tent, toilet tents, etc)
- Porter, Cook & Mule charges
- Forest Camping Charges, Entry Fees & Permits
- Mountaineering Certified Guide, Services of Experienced Trek Leader
Package Exclusions
- Transportation
- Any other personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned above
- Taxes Extra
Important Information
Note: Important Things to Carry during trekking
For more information, you can contact our travel advisor on Email/Call/WhatsApp
Why we prefer private and small groups? We love to trek in smaller private groups as we believe that it gives the best ambience to experience the Himalayan spirituality, serenity, solitude and rawness. Small groups are also eco friendly, less noisy, safe, friendly, easy to manage and more caring towards each other. Most importantly, private groups are more focused towards their objective which is enjoy being in the nature. We specialize in arranging customized private groups catering to the specific needs.
Why Book Your Trek with us?
- Smaller Groups with customized and quality services
- Stay in better tents/hotels and homestays
- Upgraded and quality meals
- Local, Experienced and Certified Guides
- Transparent, Flexible and Customer Friendly team
- No compromise on safety standards
- We organize eco-friendly and responsible treks
Cancellation Policy
- Within 15 days of Arrival Date/ No Show: No Refund
- 15 Days to 30 Days prior to Arrival: 50% of the total package cost.
- 30 Days & More: 10% of package cost (and taxes are not refunded in any case)
- Note: No refunds in case of Road Blocks, Accidents, etc
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