DAYARA BUGYAL TREK: Most Beautifully Landscaped Meadow

About Dayara Bugyal Trek

Shepherds have been taking their flocks to graze at Dayara Bugyal for hundreds of years. They have returned with reports of the profusion of fresh, lush grass and the splendour of the majestic Himalayan mountain ranges that cradle the meadows.

When our investigators arrived at Dayara Bugyal, they discovered the meadows exactly as described by the shepherds – only more lovely. The several trails that they visited on their way to the trails proved to be even more rewarding. This turned out to be one of our most stunning walks, with magnificent mountain views and clear water bodies sprinkled across the meadows.

In the summer, the meadows are lush.

In April, the snow begins to melt from Dayara’s meadows, revealing new, soft grass. Trekking across green meadows when the sun shines is one of the most rewarding trekking experiences.

Meadows with flowers

This lushness continues into April and May. The meadows are full of blooms towards the end of May. This flowerbed is a joy to walk through till the end of June.

Dense, rich forests

Most hikes in Uttarakhand at this height feature beautiful woodland routes. The woodland you walk through here, on the other hand, stands out.

There are no pines in this area. Rather, the trails here are densely forested with brown and green oaks and rhododendrons. Unlike pines, the roots and leaves of these trees replenish the soil, contributing to the forest’s abundance.

Beautiful mountain vistas

Dayara Bugyal is most commonly associated with Bandarpoonch. But that is only one of the large mountains visible on this walk. As you approach Raithal, the base camp, you notice John Lee and Draupadi ka Danda drenched in the orange rays of the setting sun. Shrikhand Mahadev and the Gangotri peaks are also visible in the distance.

When you cross Gui, you can see mountains on the other side. Finally, by the time you reach Dayara Bugyal, you have a whole 180-degree vista of the mountains, beginning on the left with Bandarpoonch and Kalanag and extending to Draupadi ka Danda on the right.

What I Like About the Dayara Bugyal Trek

1. The big mountains hanging above the meadows of Dayara

I recall leaving in the early evening to explore the meadows. The golden-green grass undulated over the mounds. There were only grasslands everywhere. Fluffy white sheep grazed happily in small groups in the meadow nooks.

Mt Bandarpoonch, with its gleaming snowy flanks, stood like a guardian angel over the meadows. It was everywhere. The massive massif with Mt Kalanag trailed me everywhere.

You constantly hear about how beautiful the mountain views are when they emerge from the meadows. On Dayara Bugyal Trek, however, it grabs you by the scruff of the neck. Because behind me, in the direction I had gone up, was the entire Gangotri extension of the bigger Himalayas.

I don’t think I was taken aback. It went beyond that. I had to take a seat on a rocky outcrop to steady myself as I took in what I was witnessing.

People’s perspectives are all erroneous, in my opinion. They just discuss the meadows. The mountain views from Dayara are breathtaking.

2. The vastness of the meadows

The vastness of the fields astounded me. I couldn’t seem to find an end. Curiosity eventually got the best of me. I had to know how far the meadows went.

I ascended the second and third hills. The only thing I saw were more unending views of the meadows. I made my way up to Bakhariya top, the highest point in the meadows. It was a long way away.

I ascended halfway to a ridge that led to a hilltop. I could see the big deep valley hundreds of feet below me from the pinnacle of the hilltop. On one side, there was a deep valley with faded rolling hills, and on the other, these massive mountain ranges. Mt Bandarpoonch stood in front of us. And there were these infinite carpets of green rolling fields underneath me.

3. The forested trails and the biodiversity

I’ve travelled to Dayara by several ways, and what stands out is how shady the trail is. The track is in good shade with lovely forest cover from the base camp until you burst out of the woodlands onto the meadows. The biodiversity is abundant. As a result, you’ll hear a lot of bird calls. Don’t forget about the forest while we’re talking about the meadows. One of the best Himalayan treks for bird watching is Dayara Bugyal.

4. The camps in the clearings

Gui, Chilapada, Nayata, and even Barnala are examples. I suppose I might fall in love with these camps, which are surrounded by woodland yet located in grassy clearings with commanding views of mountain summits.

They are private, with lots of space to stretch your legs, roam around, and gaze into the trees, but you can also just sit in one area and enjoy the scenery. I’ve done a lot of trekking and have loved a number of camps, but I think Dayara has some of the best campsites.

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