Dayara Bugyal Trek: Best snow trek for beginners

Tripoto
24th Feb 2021
Photo of Dayara Bugyal Trek: Best snow trek for beginners by Abhimanyu Dalal

Located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, Dayara Bugyal is a high altitude meadow famous for trekking and skiing.

The 3 day trek to this beautiful meadow can be started from either Raithal or Barsu village.

Photo of Dayara Bugyal Trek: Best snow trek for beginners by Abhimanyu Dalal

It takes approximately 4 hours to reach the first campsite called Gui from Raithal. This place is surrounded by trees on one side and offers mesmerising views of the mountains.

Photo of Dayara Bugyal Trek: Best snow trek for beginners by Abhimanyu Dalal

This campsite has multiple "chhavanis" that offer meals and lodging services to trekkers.

Photo of Dayara Bugyal Trek: Best snow trek for beginners by Abhimanyu Dalal

From Gui, it takes 2 to 3 hours to reach bugyal. Dayara Top is famous for its endless layers of snow. One can easily find snow here between the months of November and March.

Photo of Dayara Bugyal Trek: Best snow trek for beginners by Abhimanyu Dalal

Our chhavani at Gui

Photo of Dayara Bugyal Trek: Best snow trek for beginners by Abhimanyu Dalal

Views from Dayara Top

Photo of Dayara Bugyal Trek: Best snow trek for beginners by Abhimanyu Dalal

Trekkers enjoying their lunch at the bugyal.

Photo of Dayara Bugyal Trek: Best snow trek for beginners by Abhimanyu Dalal