Dayara Bugyal Trek (5 Days)

Your pick-up will arrive in the morning at Dehradun Railway station. Embark on an 8-hour long, scenic drive alongside Bhagirathi river and traverse the towns of Chamba, Uttarkashi and Bhatwari, and arrive at Raithal. Overnight stay in Raithal village.

Overnight in a tent/guesthouse at Raithal.

Transfers from Dehradun to Raithal village will be arranged by the operator. You can have breakfast and lunch at your own expense on the way to Raithal. Dinner will be provided at the village. You will be staying in tents/guesthouse on twin sharing basis. Pillows, blankets and mattresses will be available in the tents. You can carry extra blankets if you wish.

The trek starts from Raithal. Begin ascending through the thick forests of oak and rhododendron, with the views of snow-capped peaks of Gangotri mountain ranges. In 4-5 hours of trekking, you will ascend up to 2000 feet to arrive at Gui. The campsite in Gui is pitched in a clearing surrounded by forest. Overnight in tents at Gui.

Overnight in tents at Gui campsite.

Trek from Raithal to Gui. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will be staying in tents on twin sharing basis. Pillows, blankets and mattresses will be available in the tents. You can carry extra blankets if you wish.

Today's trekking destination is Barnala, which is a small clearing alongside a babbling stream with mountain views all around. As you gradually start ascending from Gui, you will see few mountains which were not in your view earlier. You will then walk along the dense jungle of Oak until you arrive at the clearing in Barnala. On a short distance from here, lies the temple of Nag Devta. Visit the temple and enjoy the sunset over of the Gangotri ranges. Overnight in Barnala.

Overnight in tents at Barnala campsite.

Trek from Gui to Barnala. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will be staying in tents on twin sharing basis. Pillows, blankets and mattresses will be available in the tents. You can carry extra blankets if you wish.

The most-awaited day of the trek is here; today, you will reach Dayara Bugyal. Start walking across the Barnala meadow and stop by Barnala Tal. The walk along the clearing will lead you to vast open meadows with incredible views of snowy mountains. Explore the beautiful Dayara meadows for some time and then start moving towards Chania huts, from where the trail leads to Bakariya top, from where you can spot the Bandarpooch range, among many others. You may also visit Giddara Bugyal and Dodital while walking along the undulating stretch of flourishing Dayara Bugyal. Descend back to Gui for the overnight stay.

Overnight in tents at Gui campsite.

Trek to Dayara Bugyal and descend to Gui. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will be staying in tents on twin/triple sharing basis. Pillows, blankets and mattresses will be available in the tents. You can carry extra blankets if you wish.

It's the last day of the trek. Post-breakfast, start moving towards Raithal from Gui campsite. Descend via a similar path until you arrive at Raithal. Board the vehicle back to Dehradun, relax and enjoy the return journey. Your trip ends at Dehradun.

Your trip ends today.

Trek to Raithal and drive till Dehradun. Today's meal package includes breakfast only. You will make a stop on the way for lunch. Your trip ends in Dehradun.