Dayara Bugyal Trek

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.