Dayara Bugyal Trek

6 Nights - 7 Days

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Itinerary

Package Inclusions
Accommodation
Meals
Sightseeing
Transfer

Dayara Bugyal Trek (Detailed Itinerary)

Day 01

Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh

Other Benfits (On Arrival)
  • meal Breakfast
  • transport Transfers
  • star hotel Stay Included

In the morning take an AC Train to Haridwar at 06:55 hrs. We are expected to reach at Haridwar by 11:25 hrs. On arrival, you will be met by our representative who will assist you to transfer to Rishikesh by road and check-in to the hotel. Evening is free to explore the nearby area on your own. The Ganga Aarti (a ceremony consisting of chants, lights, and floating butter lamps) performed every evening at sundown is worth witnessing. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02:

Rishikesh - Barsu (225 kms/7-8 hrs)

After the breakfast, drive to Sangamchatti via Uttarkashi. The drive is along the course of River Ganga, and thereafter River Bhagirathi and as expected the view is simply spectacular. We shall arrive at the picturesque hamlet that overlooks the vast Bhagirathi valley. Overnight stay guest house/tent.

Day 03:

Barsu - Barnala Bugyal (6 kms/3-4 hrs)

Today after the breakfast, we shall trek to Barnala Bugyal. This will be an arduous climb through dense Oak and Rhododendron forest. From several spots during this trek through the forests, we shall be able to get the view of mountains like Draupadi Ka Danda. The summer shelters known as Chhanis for cattle herders can also be sighted here and the existence of and small ponds is also common here. Overnight stay in tent.

Day 04

Barnala Bugyal - Dayara Bugyal (6 kms/2.5 hrs)

Today’s trek will be through a trail that passes by the Pine forests and ascends above the tree line to the alpine meadows of Dayara Bugyal. We shall set our camp here and stay overnight here.

Day 05

Dayara Bugyal

Our day will be spent in exploring the extensive Bugyal that has an undulating surface and innumerous streams flowing through. It is to be noted that walking here is a bit tough as one feels the lack of oxygen. Therefore, we shall take a slow and easy walk while we observe different elements making this place picturesque. Birds like Lammergaier and the Griffon – both rare birds of prey can be sighted here. Overnight in tents.

Day 06

Dayara Bugyal - Barsu - Uttarkashi

Post breakfast, we shall trek down to Barsu village through a steep descending path. We will arrive at a village, which was destroyed in the earthquake of 1991 in Uttarkashi. One can still feel the powerful influence of the earthquake here. From here, drive to Uttarkashi for an overnight stay.

Day 07

Uttarkashi - Haridwar (190 kms Drive) - Delhi (By train)

We shall drive from Uttarkashi to Haridwar and from here go to Haridwar railway station to catch the train for Delhi at 18:05 hrs. Arrive in Delhi by 22:45 hrs.