Uttarakhand · India
Dayara Bugyal
A vast rolling meadow in every season
The trek
One of India's largest and most beautiful high meadows — gentle, sweeping and lovely in both winter snow and summer green.
Dayara Bugyal is, quite simply, one of the great high meadows of the Himalaya — a vast, rolling tableland of grass that unfurls for kilometres beneath the snow peaks of the upper Bhagirathi valley. 'Bugyal' is the Garhwali word for these alpine pastures, and few are as wide, as gentle or as photogenic as this one.
The trail climbs from the old wooden village of Raithal through dense oak and rhododendron forest before breaking out onto the open meadow, where the gradient eases almost to nothing and the views simply expand. Bandarpunch, the Gangotri peaks and the Black Peak stand along the skyline, and herders bring their flocks up to graze the summer grass.
What makes Dayara special is its split personality across the seasons. In winter it becomes a vast, untracked snowfield, gentle enough that beginners can learn to walk in snow safely; in late spring and early summer it turns an electric green, dotted with wildflowers. Short, easy and forgiving, it is an ideal first trek and a serene escape for everyone else.
Highlights
- One of the largest and most beautiful high meadows in India
- Sweeping views of Bandarpunch, the Gangotri group and Black Peak
- A gentle, near-flat meadow that is perfect for beginners
- Spectacular as both a winter snowfield and a summer wildflower carpet
- Forest and meadow camps above the timber village of Raithal
From
₹9,999
per person
- Free reschedule up to 21 days out
- Small groups, certified mountain leaders
- Oximeter, oxygen & evacuation plan on every route
Day by day
The itinerary
5 days from Raithal. Tap any day to read the detail — distances and altitudes are planning figures and may shift with conditions.
A scenic day on the road climbing out of the Doon valley and up the Bhagirathi river toward Uttarkashi. The route follows the river through Chamba before turning up the hillside to Raithal at around 7,380 ft, an old timber village set above the valley. You overnight here in a guesthouse with views across to the Gangotri peaks and Bandarpunch. It is a long but pretty transfer, best begun early to settle in before evening.
What's included
- Twin/triple-sharing tents and camp stays
- All meals on the trek (veg, freshly cooked)
- Certified trek leader, guide and support staff
- Microspikes and gaiters in the snow season
- First-aid, oximeter and safety equipment
Not included
- Transport to and from Raithal
- Personal trekking gear and insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
In the field
The country you'll walk
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