Dayara Bugyal Trek
Dayara Bugyal trek is one of the most beautiful treks in Uttarakhand with beautiful valleys with streams of water running across high altitude meadows and vivid flora and fauna and is a perfect choice for beginners as the trek route is easy to traverse. The trek starts from Barsu a small village which is also the base camp for the trek. For nature photographers, Dayara Bugyal offers opportunities to capture some amazing pictures as the trek is packed with some amazing grasslands, meadows, beautiful flora and fauna and shepherds grazing cattle.
Day 1
Haridwar to Barsu
Drive from Haridwar to Barsu (210km) will take around 6-7 hours along the Bhagirathi river via Rishikesh. Arrive at Barsu which is the start point of the trek. We will camp at Bugyal Sarai and you will have a day to explore the culture and the tradition of villagers living in this part of the world. Basic supplies for the trek can be procured in the village
Day 2
Barsu – Barnala Bugyal 4km
Today we will trek from Barsu to Barnala lake at 2700m which is around 5 km. Lunch will be served en route. The route is covered with a thickly wooded forest of Oak and Rhododendrons. Explore the pristine Barnala Lake surrounded by Oak trees. Camp at Barnala with dinner and bonfire and near the lake.
Day 3
Barnala to Dayara Bugyal
Start the day with breakfast and hike towards Dayara Bugyal which will take around 3to4 hours. With steeper trails, the hike leads to Dayara Bugyal, wide stretch of meadows and grazing cattle. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoy walking around the meadows.
Day 4
Dayara Bugyal to Bakaria top and back
Today we trek to the point called Bakaria Top for some exquisite 360-degree view of the Bugyal, the Gangotri range of peaks and the Bandarpoonch Peak. We will descend and camp at Dayara Bugyal before sunset.
Day 5
Dayara Bugyal to Barsu / Barsu to Haridwar
After an early breakfast, we will trek back to Barsu village and it may only take around 3 to 4hours and from there you can either stay at Barsu for the night and rest or can go back to Haridwar.
Necessities:
- Trekking shoes **: Trekking shoes with good grip and ankle support is compulsory for the trek. Please ensure that the trekking shoes are not new and used by the trekker prior to the trek. The trail is slippery and requires you to walk through rocks and boulders so good grip and water resistance shoe is necessary. Do keep an extra floater in case of rain and for use in camps.
- Backpack (50-70 litres) **: A backpack with comfortable straps and a supporting frame is very important as you have to carry it on your own during the trek. Invest in a good backpack that is lightweight and comfortable to carry on long treks.
- Daypack (20 litres): Keep a daypack incase you off load your backpack during the trek for your essential day items.
- Torch or Headlamp **: Please bring a torch or headlamp for all treks.
- Cutlery: Carry a spoon, mug and a lunch box. We insist on trekkers getting their own cutlery for hygiene reasons and for packed lunch.
- Sunglasses **: Invest in a good pair of sunglasses as you are going to be out in the sun for most of day. If you are trekking in snow it will be a mandatory as it protects you from snow blindness.
- Two water bottles **: 1 litre each for water during the trek.
** MANDATORY DO NOT FORGET
Clothes and Other accessories:
- Warm jacket and Sweater (couple of them if you feel more susceptible to cold)
- Thermals: Carry thermals to keep yourself warm in the camp.Trek pants (2) for daily use during the trek which are light and comfortable.
- Collared Shirts (3-4) Full sleeves and quick dry so that it prevents sunburn on the arms and neck area.
- Poncho: Poncho is very important when you are trekking in monsoon season to protect you from the rain. You can rent one from us @ INR 50 per day.
- Cap: To protect your hair and face from the scorching sun carry a cap.
- Synthetic gloves for your hands as it will protect your hands from water, snow and keep you dry and warm.
- Socks (2 pair) + Wollen socks(2 pair) for keep you warm in the camps.
- Trekking pole: You should carry your own trekking poles for the steep uphills and downhills. You can carry them or rent one from us @ INR 50 per day
- Toiletries: Sunscreen **, moisturiser, lip balm, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitiser, wet wipes and tissues.
- Plastic covers: While packing, use plastic bags to compartmentalise things and carry few extra plastic bags for wet clothes and to bring back your non biodegradable material back. Mountains are the source of water and life on this planet. Please try and keep it clean and healthy.
Mandatory Personal Medical Kit:
- Diamox – 5 tablets (to prevent AMS)
- Hyoscine (3 tablets)
- Amlodipine 5mg (5 tablet) With doctors prescription only
- Avomine – 2 tablets (motion sickness)
- Crocin – 3 tablets (fever)
- Avil 25mg – 2 tablets (allergies)
- Disprin – 3 tablets (headache)
- Norflox TZ & Lomofen– 3 tablets each (diarrhea)
- Digene – 5 tablets (acidity)
- Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters
- Gauze – 1 small roll
- Band-aid – 5 strips
- Cotton – 1 small roll
- ORS – 105packets
- Betadine or any antiseptic cream
- Moov spray (aches, & sprains)
Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the trek
You can either transfer the same trek to any of your friends/family or get a voucher for the
same amount and register for any of our treks in future (validity 1 year) Or Get a refund of 90%
(If the trek amount varies, the balance needs to be paid by the trekker)
Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the trek
You can either choose to go for any other trek or other batches for the same trek depending on
availability Or Get a refund of 75%
Cancellation between 15 days and 10 days to the start of the trek
You can choose to go on the same trek with other batches in the same season Or Get a refund
of 50%
Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek
You can transfer your trek to your friend/family (same trek) No cash refund.
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