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Description
Dayara Bugyal is one of the most beautiful high altitude meadows of the country located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Perched at an altitude of 3408 metres above sea level, this meadow has everything a trekker wishes for. Equally beautiful throughout the year, Dayara Bugyal covers an astonishing area of 28 km and is among the highest and largest meadows which attracts hundreds of tourists and trekkers from all over the country. With a magnificient view of Himalayan peaks like Mt. Bandarpoonch, Kalanag, Jaonli, Draupadi ka Danda, Srikanth, and the Gangotri group of Peaks. It is the best travel destination for adventure lovers; Trekking/Hiking and Skiing. Snow laden high Himalayan Mountains, scenic views are some of the jewels of this picturesque place.... ..
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 - Drive from Rishikesh to Raithal Village
Pick Up Point- Rishikesh Railway Station
Pick Up Time- 6:00 am
Drive distance- 200 km
Drive Duration- 8-10 hours
On your first day of your tour you will be travelling through our vehicles in day time from Rishikesh. You can come either on commencement date or one day earlier to our pickup location i.e. Rishikesh or Haridwar. You can stay in Rishikesh, look into the culture, spiritual and adventure with the serenity of the city located on the banks of holy river Ganga. A place very much famous for spiritual guidance and Yoga, that’s why it is known as Worlds Yoga Capital. One can also enjoy the beauty of the city by attending the rituals or pujas that are performed with devotion near the holy river Ganga. Many tourists come to Rishikesh for adventure thrills and to get into nature where you can enjoy waterfalls, beaches and other exciting places. We will be leaving from Rishikesh early morning by 6:00A.M. The route we are going to take will pass through hills and in between you can also find the close view of very famous Tehri Lake. We are going to take a halt for morning breakfast. By afternoon we will reach Uttarkashi. It is a beautiful place situated at an altitude of 1158m above sea level surrounded mostly by pine trees and forests with a river that is coming from Gangotri valley that is Bhagirathi river. Some of the famous spots that you can visit are Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and Kashi Vishwanath temple. Their culture is different in their own way as you will find mostly Gadwali people. It will take us nearly 2-3hours to reach Raithal from here. Raithal is a quaint village perched at an elevation of 1800m above sea level, it is a peaceful place surrounded by forests and lush greenery. It is very famous as it is a base for DayaraBugyal trek. Rich in vegetation and flora the place is very serene with local crowds as well as trekkers. This will be the last stop for vehicles and after reaching there You will be staying in hotels and after check in you can take rest. In the evening time you can go to the market, meet the locals and can see the old temples. We stay here at night. You are to be served with hot dinner at night and after that you can take rest and be ready for the next day's trek. -
Day 2 - Trek from Raithal Village to GoiTaal
Trek Distance- 4 km
Trek duration- 4- 5 hours
Altitude- 1800m/5900 ft
We will start our trek to our destination ,Goi lake after having breakfast by 8 am. The trek route is easy and passes through oak trees, rhododendron (Buransh) and village fields. While ascending you could see some of the peaks like Gangotri 1,2,3 and others. It will hardly take 3 to 4 hours of slow trekking to the lake. The campsite at Goi is situated in a small area surrounded by forest at an approx. elevation of 2700m or slightly above. There are small huts which are used by the locals in summers. A beautiful serene place from where many peaks are more clearly visible with a mesmerizing view. After reaching there we will set up our camps and then you all can rest. In the afternoon we will take our lunch and till we will do some camp activities and camp fun. At night you will feel the cold air blowing and the sky full of stars. One wishes to live, like you are going to live there. Hot dinner will be served at night and after that you all can take rest as on the very next day you have to trek again to our second destination. Good day comes to an end. -
Day 3 - Trek from GoiTaal to Chelapada
Trekking Time- 3-4 hours
Trek Distance- 3-4 km
Altitude-2990m/9850ft approx. The third day of your tour starts with a beautiful sunrise and morning tea. We always advise to trek early in the morning so that we could reach our destination before noon and in the morning one could see flora and fauna as its best possible way. We will be doing breakfast first and after that start our trek towards the lake. The trail passes through oak forest and rhododendron flowers with easy at the starting and little steep in the end. With a trek of 4 to 5 hours you are going to reach the next campsite known as Chelapada which is at an elevation of 2700 approx. This camp site is also covered or surrounded by forest with a majestic view of the Himalayas. It is one of the best serene places where one can see the mesmerizing view of Gangotri region peaks with a beautiful sunrise as well as golden sunset. After reaching there, we will take our hot lunch and rest for some time. In the evening we will explore the nearby places and look into nature closely. That will be like an evening nature walk of the group. The best part of the place is the sunset which we will see. It is advisable not to sleep during the day and keep yourself active so that you could get a better sleep at night. After that we come back to our camps followed by tea and you all can do whatever you like, as it will be your free time. Hot dinner will be served at night. We all gather and discuss about the day and after that you all can take a rest or see the stars above your head and sleep. A good day comes to an end with physical activities and good memories. -
Day 4 - Trek from Chelapada to DayaraBugyal and Bakariya Top
Trekking Time- 4-5 hours
Trek Distance- 3-4 km
Altitude- 3650m/12000ft approx.
The schedule of the next day is pretty good as it is your summit day and it will take you through the heart of Dayara and for that you have to wake up early for sunrise and be ready by 7:30am. After that breakfast will be served and then we move out from our campsite for the excursion of Dayarabugyal. One can find the best, peaceful lush green vast meadows and flora around the area. Walking over the meadows with the stunning view of Mt.Bandarpoonch (6350m), Jaonli(6600m), Srikanth(6420m), DraupadikaDanda(5670m), Gangotri 1,2 and Rudragaira(5500m) makes an arc behind you. Soon you will notice that the trek was easy and you have done it. It is said that the best view comes after the hardest climb so the last steps towards the meadows are a bit steeper but surely you are going to love it. Once we reach the meadows we are going to stay there for some time and will collect some knowledge about the peaks which are visible from there. Once you are done with the photographs we will move further to Bakariya top that is nearly about 2-3 hours more from DayaraBugyal. The trail is easy and one has to walk straight in the meadows. A beautiful better view of the mighty Himalayas range is visible from there. Exploring the area to the last point, spending little time there we will move back towards our camp site. This day will be hectic a little bit but you are going to enjoy it very well. We will try to reach our campsite as soon as possible after completing the trek. After reaching you can take rest and spend your awesome time with your group mates. Dinner will be served at night and after that you all can take rest. The night will be cool and lovely with an uncountable number of stars above your head. The good day comes to the rest. -
Day 5 - Trek down from Chelapada to Raithal Village
Trekking Time- 4-5 hours
Trek distance- 8 km
This day of yours starts with the morning tea and breakfast. You will get enough time to pack up your things and be ready by 8a.m. Once you are done with the packing things and breakfast we will start moving downwards. The trail is the same as earlier but as we are moving downward it will take less time and less efforts to walk. Crossing the path with small halts we will reach Raithal village by afternoon. After reaching the village we are going to our guest houses or home stays. Lunch will be served there and after that you all can rest or get to the local people and travel around the village. You have enough time to roam in the village, to know the culture of people living there. There is a temple also that belongs to the village. You can see the beauty and life of the people. In the evening we all will gather and share our experiences. Sitting in a group, sharing their experiences of different treks helps everyone to know better and to create bonds of friendship. After that dinner will be served and then you can have your own personal time. That’s all for the day, you all could take a rest and be prepared for the next day’s schedule. -
Day 6 - Drive from Raithal Village to Rishikesh
Drive Distance- 200 km
Drive Time- 8-10 hours
This will be the final day of our tour and we have to drive back to Rishikesh. Everyone has to wake up early in the morning and have to be ready before 7:30a.m. We will be heading for breakfast and as soon as we are done with it we will start our journey for Rishikesh. We will take halts in between but not for so much time. And in between we will again stop for lunch somewhere and the drive will finally stop in Rishikesh. We are going to reach Rishikesh by the evening as the distance is more than 200km and the routes are hilly and have curved roads so it will take a bit more time depending upon the condition of roads and chaos. After reaching Rishikesh the tour comes to an end. We will be debriefing you and from here it is on you whether you all can stay here in Rishikesh only or else you can move further to your destination. Busses are also available to Delhi till night 10P.M. and after that no busses are available for anywhere.
What's included ?
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Package Includes:-
Said / Similar hotel accommodation
Breakfast & dinner at hotel.
Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances.
All applicable hotel and transport taxes.
What's Not included ?
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Package Does Not Include:-
5% GST as Applicable.
Lunch does not include in Package.
Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’
All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
Medical and travel insurance..
Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.
Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water,telephone charges.
All items of personal nature.
Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.
Please note that the bus / Tempo traveler is not allowed in narrow roads / street , will be parked at parking further guest needs to walk or take local conveyance as per their convenient.
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