Location
Uttarakhand | India
Average Trekking
22 km
Duration
6 Days
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Altitude
12,100 Ft
Where the Mountains Meet the Meadows
Uttarakhand | India
22 km
6 Days
Easy to Moderate
12,100 Ft
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Uttrakhand
22 Km
6 Days
Easy to Moderate
12,100 Ft
Trek Name: DAYRA BUGYAL TREK
Days: 6
Adventure Type: Trekking
Base Camp: Natin Village
Season: Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
Month:January | February | March | April | May | June | September | October | November | December |
Distance: 22 Km.
Location: Uttarakhand
Trail Type: Circle trail | Camping in various locations, starting and ending at the same point.
Country: India
Altitude: 12,100 Ft.
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Stay: Hotel and teahouse
Food: Meals while on trek & at Hotel/Guesthouse (Veg & Eggs)
Highlights:
Physical Fitness: Although the trek is considered easy to moderate, maintaining good physical fitness is important. Regular cardio and strength training exercises will help.
Acclimatization: The trek does not reach extreme altitudes, but it’s still advisable to acclimatize, especially if you’re coming from lower altitudes. Keep hydrated and avoid overexertion.
Weather Preparedness: Be prepared for sudden changes in weather, including rain or cold winds. Carry appropriate gear and extra layers.
Drive Distance: 228 KM
Our team will pick you up from Dehradun and where your driving starts towards Natin.
You'll travel parallel to the Bhagirath River as you move to Natin, the village 30km away from Uttarkashi. The mountain peaks like Shrikantha and the Gangotri ranges will uphold you throughout the journey.
Finally, you'll reach Natin, the famous base camp for Dayara Bugyal Trek.
You'll spend your night in a sari and the next day your trek will start.
Drive Distance :40 KM (Duration: 1.5 HRS)
will start by driving but end up with trekking approx 4 km of trekking.
During the trek Unlike mountains, you'll witness Forest covers and village huts which are made by the residents for their cattle, ahead your trail goes between the gold and silver oak trees.
After reaching the campsite you'll take a rest in the lap of pristine nature and sleep under the black and shining sky.
TREK DISTANCE : 3 KM( Duration : 2hr )
The third day is easy and gradient, today you'll reach the second campsite Chelapada by just 3 km trekking and 300 ft altitude gain.
Here the forest comes to an end and uphill climbing is waiting for you. You'll cross a couple of streams and one of them is just beside your campsite.
After having the Hot and Tasty treat you can explore the surrounding areas.
Altitude: 10,100-12,100 Ft.
This is the day when you set the benchmark while summiting the Dayra top.
The way gets the mesmerising view of the Bandarpunch peak, the final touch to the summit is a bit effort-full because it has some altitude and behind you walk through only meadows, pastures and flat lands so the climbing is a bit breathtaking toward the Dodital range.
Also, you'll get only one water resource throughout the way so you need to take enough water with you. We will provide you with a packed lunch in the middle of the trek.
In this way, you will capture the pictures of Gidara Pass, Gidara Bugyal, a meadow covered with yellow and purple flowers(in late spring and summer only).
You'll stay at the campsite at Nayta.
Altitude loss : 12,100 - 7,400ft
Today is your Last day of trekking to Dayr. you will take down from Nayata to Natin approx 5km and it'll take you 3 to 4 hours to cover the distance.
The dense forest covers will be your companion through the return journey, finally, you'll reach the Natin Village where your night stay will be a homestay.
Next morning you'll be off to Dehradun.
Finally, you'll drop to your drop location which is Dehradun. From here you'll decide on your further journey. Our team drops you there with lots of memories.
A final Goodbye and you're waiting for the next trek will be our wish.
Pulse rate at rest must be in between (60 to 90 beats per minute).
Blood Pressure Reading must be in between (DIASTOLIC 70 – 90, SYSTOLIC 100 – 140 mm Hg).
Respiratory rate at rest must be in between (12 to 20 breaths per minute).
Should not have Liver and kidney issues.
Should not have Diabetes Mellitus, Bronchial Asthma, Heart problems, Hypertension, etc.
No pacemaker implant.
People with Sinus issues, Epilepsy please contact to trek coordinator before booking the trek.
If your BMI is not normal, Please contact our Trek coordinator before Trek booking.
First, you can arrive at Delhi, Dehradun Airport or Chandigarh. The journey from these locations to Dehradun is explained below.
1. Take an overnight train from Delhi to Dehradun.
2. Take a bus to Dehradun ISBT from Delhi Kashmiri gate ISBT or Chandigarh Sector 17 Bus stand, and then take local transport to the pickup point (Prince Chowk).
Delhi to Dehradun – 250km | 6hr.
Chandigarh to Dehradun – 220km | 5hr
The distance from the Dehradun Bus Stand (ISBT) to the Railway Station is 6 km, without traffic, it will take 15 minutes.
( We always recommend to go for the govt. Buses over the private ones outside the bus station as based on the experience we have found that there are very high chances of delay involved with private buses. Also, govt. Buses are always more reliable. Whichever bus you choose, just make sure to reach Dehradun at least by 05:30 am positively. )
3. Take a flight to Dehradun airport (Jolly Grant Airport), then from the Airport to Prince Chowk, Dehradun Distance is 30km and it will take around 1 hr( if coming by flight then reach one day early).
( If you prefer to travel independently to Base camp and don’t want to take TMV’s pick-up service, you can either take a government bus or book a private cab from Rishikesh. Your trek coordinator will provide guidance on how to arrange for the bus or cab booking. )
TMV offers comfortable transportation through Tempo Traveler, Bolero, or equivalent vehicles. If you wish to upgrade your mode of transportation, please contact your trek coordinator for further assistance.
1. Insurance is Mandatory.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Any kind of personal expenses.
4. Mule or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Emergency evacuation, hospitalization charge or etc.
6. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Inclusion.
7. Transportation (Dehradun to Natin village and return, if not booked with us).
We get that a travel and adventure enthusiast like you will be as bumped about cancelling a trek as us but we also understand that you may have to cancel the trek for any unforeseen reason and therefore the Cancellation Service of The Mountain Vibes does not return the advance amount paid by the trekkers instead we provide a voucher for the exact amount which is equivalent to the amount paid by you.
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Terms & Conditions for the cash voucher:
Backpack with rain cover | (50 – 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps |
Day pack with rain cover | 20 – 30 ltr (If off-load opted) |
Walking stick | Advisable (At least one) |
Water Bottle / Hydration pack | 2 bottles of one liter each, People who use hydration pack 1 hydration pack and 1 bottle of one liter, Carry at least one thermos flask. |
Small size tiffin/lunch box | 1 Nos |
Snacks | Energy bars, dry fruits, electoral/ors |
Personal Medical Kit | Consult your doctor |
T-Shirt (Synthetic quick dry) | 1 Full & 2 Half sleeves |
Fleece T-shirt | 1 Nos |
Wind stopper / Fleece jacket | 1 Nos |
Windproof Jacket | 1 Nos |
Down feather / Hollow jacket | 1 Nos |
Thermal inner (Upper and Lower) | 1 Pair |
Trek Pant (Synthetic quick dry) | 2 Nos |
Wind stopper / Fleece Pant | 1 Nos |
Waterproof gloves | 1 Pair |
Fleece / woollen gloves | 1 Pair |
Poncho / waterproof Jacket and pant | 1 Nos |
Head torch | 1 Nos. (Avoid Hand torch) |
Sun Cap | 1 Nos |
Woolen cap | 1 Nos. |
Balaclava | 1 Nos. |
Buff / Neck-gaiters | 1 Synthetic & 1 Woollen |
Sunglasses | UV with dark side cover, People who wear spectacles – (A)- Use contact lenses | (B)- Photo chromatic glasses |
Trekking shoes | 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle, good grip) |
Floaters / flip-flops | 1 Pair |
Cotton socks | 6 pairs |
Woollen socks | 1 pairs |
Gaiters | 1 Pair (TTH provides when required) |
Micro spikes | 1 Pair (TTH provides when required) |
Sunscreen | 1 Nos |
Moisturiser | 1 Nos |
Chap-stick / Lip balm | 1 Nos |
Toothbrush and toothpaste | 1 Nos |
Toilet paper & Wipes | 1 Nos |
Soap / hand sanitizers | 1 Nos |
Antibacterial powder | 1 Nos |
Quick dry towel | 1 Nos |
• An identity card-original (MANDATORY)
• Bagpack and Rain cover(50-60 liter )
• Day pack And Rain cover (if you hire mule or porter)
• 1liter of Water Bottle
•Slipper and TrekKing Shoes (Waterprof is Preferred)
•LED Torch/Headlamp(With extra batteries)
•Poncho, Raincoat or Umbrella any one is must.(Poncho is preferred, since it is light weighted)
• 2 pairs of Quick Dry T-shirt and Trek Pants (DENIM ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TREKS)
• 1 pairs of T-SHIRTS for (Full Sleeves or Half Sleeves)
• 3 Pair of Cotton Socks And 2 Pair of Woollen Socks
• 2 weater OR 1 Fleece Jacket
• Thermals (1 is must 2 if going on a long trek)
• Sun Cap, Scarf, Light Towel, Snow Gloves
• Woolen Cap or Balaclava that cover Your ears (For the protection from coldwaves)
• UV sunglasses
• Carry few plastic bags incase your clothes get wet.
• Wind sheeter, Snow Jackets, One Down Feather Jacket (Carry any one from the mentioned)
• Personal Toilet kit, Toilet Paper, Sanitizer, Tooth Brush and Paste
• Lip balm , Cold Creame , Mistiriser and Sun Screen Lotion(SPF 40)
•Personal Medicine Kit (With basic First Aid kit and your regular medicine)
•Anti Fungal Creame : Carry an Anti Fungle Creame if you are sensitive to Sweating and prone to skin irritations around genital or groin area due to lack of bathing.
Sunscreen | 1 Nos |
Moisturiser | 1 Nos |
Chap-stick / Lip balm | 1 Nos |
Toothbrush and toothpaste | 1 Nos |
Toilet paper & Wipes | 1 Nos |
Soap / hand sanitizers | 1 Nos |
Antibacterial powder | 1 Nos |
Quick dry towel | 1 Nos |
DAYRA BUGYAL TREK PACKAGE
Batch – November – 2023
Batch – December – 2023
Batch – January – 2023
You’ll be accommodated in a clean and hygienic guest house for the first two and the last two days of the trek and for the remaining you’ll be accommodated in tents and sleep bags will also be provided.
Yes, we will provide sleeping, tent, mattress. It is among the central equipment.
Reporting point is TMV head office, kaintura plaza, opposite shiv vilas hotel,Tapowan, Laxman jhulla , Badrinath highway and the pick up time is 6:00 AM-6:30 AM.
We’ll dispatch daily batches (almost all days) in the months of August, September and October. Where we welcome large groups and small groups likewise. Though if you want to trek solo or in a small group the trek can be customised according to your need. (Charges may differ according to your needs)
No it is not in our policy though we might help you in finding accommodation, however we are not responsible if there are no guest houses/hotels available, also the charges for accommodation for days before the trekking date and after the trekking date are NOT INCLUDED and the trekker is accountable to bear all the expenses for the same.
Yes, This is of the best options. We recommend this trek to first timer as well as experienced one.
You can look for below mention treks which is available in same time Chopta Chandrashilla trek, Winter Kuari Pass Trek, Brahmatal Trek, Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek and Kedarkantha Peak Trek.
There is no particular age bar we welcome anyone and everyone who is a travel enthusiast, but children below the age of 16 are preferred to come along with their parents or gurdain and if they want to do a solo trek a non objection go ahead will be required from their parents end.
We serve Indian vegetarian food with occasional eggs while on trek, to give you general idea it is like this, Dal sabji roti, rice in lunch & dinner and daliya, poha, sandwich etc in breakfast with morning & evening tea.
Yes, trekkers must carry 2 water bottles 1 litre each so they can fill/refill at campsite so they can drink and keep themselves hydrate. Once you’re in campsite you can refill it from water container available in campsite.
You should buy shoes which has these three features –Good grip, Ankle Support and additional water resistant layers. Generally, we advise Quechua Trek 100, MH 500 and MH 100.
Yes, it is necessary. It is additional support which helps you reduce tiredness and give you strength and balance.
A) Mandatory documents: 2 xerox of ID having address (addhar card/driving license), 2 Passport size photograph, Medical form signed & sealed by doctor and soft/hard copy of vaccination certificate. B) Essential list:
Upper body warmer – 1
Quick dry t-shirts -3
Fleece jacket -1
Down feather/hollow fill jacket -1
Rain poncho/rain proof jacket- 1
Lower body warmer – 1
Quick dry convertible trek pants – 3
Rain proof water pants/poncho – 1
Suncap- 1
Woollen cap/Balaclava – 1
Sunglasses (UV protected with side cover)- 1
Neck gaiter/muffler – 1
Cotton trekking socks 4-5 pair
Woollen socks 2-3 pair
Waterproof high ankle trekking shoes -1 pair
Waterproof hand gloves with fleece layer inside- 1 pair
Woollen gloves -1 pair
Head torch- 1
Lunch box -1
Water bottle- 2(1 litre each)
Extra batteries for head torch
Toiletries (toilet paper, wet tissue, sanitizer, tooth brush, tooth paste, hand wash, sunscreen lotion)
Menstrual hygiene kit for female trekkers.