Dayara Bugyal Trek (Uttarakhand)
Overview
Dayara Bugyal trek is one of the most beautiful, mesmerizing, enjoyable, ‘any
season trek’ known as Himalayan Alpine Trek also. You trek across the finest, lush
green meadows of Himalaya, and thick dense forests of maple and dark oak trees
throughout the trek, culminating at Bakriya Top again with a lush green expanse of the
meadow. Along the entire stretch of the trek, one can get a magnanimous and
breathless panoramic view of gorgeous snow-capped peaks of Himalayan range of
Gangotri, Bandarpoonch, Black Peak, Srikanth Peak etc. Anyone with good physical
fitness, without any established medical problems can join the trek. Kids above 10
years of age along with their parents can also join for this 7-day trek. This trek is also
suitable for first timers as an ideal introduction to Himalayan adventures.
About the Trek
Grade
Easy to Moderate Group
Size
Max 10-15 PAX
Dates
17th May to 23rd May 2026.
Altitude
12,430 ft Duration
Duration
6nights, 7days.
Distance
Approx 25km
Region
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhanda
Best Season
Mar to May and Sept to Nov
Quick Itinerary (Dehradun to Dehradun)
DAY 01:-Drive from Dehradun to Uttarkashi (145km) Duration: 6-7 hrs
DAY 02:-Drive from Uttarkashi to Barasu and trek to Barnala Lake (45km) Drive Duration:1.5-2 hrs, Trek 4 km: Duration 2-3 hrs.Stay in tent⛺BLD
Day 03:- Trek from Barnala Lake (8,500 ft.) to Chula Padav (10,040 ft.) Trek Distance: 5 km | Trek Duration: 2-3 hrs Stay in tent⛺BLD
DAY 04:-Trek from Chula Padav (10,040 ft) to Bakriya Top & Back (12,431 ft) Trek Distance: 5 km | Trek Duration: 3 hrs Stay in tent⛺BLD
DAY 05:-Trek from Chula Padav (10,040 ft.) to Gui (9,630 ft.) Trek Distance: 4.5 km | Trek Duration: 2-3 hrs Stay in tent⛺BLD
DAY 06:-Trek and Drive back to Uttarkashi Trek Distance: 6.5 km | Duration: 3 hrs., Drive 42km.:2 hrs Stay in hotel BLD
DAY 07:-Drive from Uttarkashi to Dehradun (145km) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Cost for the trek (Dehradun to Dehradun)
| Rs.27000/ per person |
| Early bird discount of Rs. 2000/ if registered before 28th Feb. |
Booking:
01:-Registration by filling up google form and payment of Rs.10000/. You will be included in an exclusive WhatsApp group to receive trek updates, fitness tips, yoga, pranayama tips, list of trekking gear, travel plan etc. You also get peer support in your fitness journey.
02:-The luggage, given to the porter/mules should be in a duffle bag or a rucksack. No suitcases or trolleys are allowed on mountains. Consider carrying 2 bags. One duffle bag to put extra luggage up to 10kg for porter/mules and a small daypack to be carried by yourself during the trek.
03:- Carry following documents for permits: a) 2 copies of Aadhaar Card/Voter’s ID/Passport, b) 2Passport size Photos,
Cost Includes
- Transportation from Dehradun to Dehradun.
- Hotel accommodation in Uttarkashi on twin sharing for 2 nights.
- Tented accommodation during the trek on twin sharing basis.
- Forest Permission & Entry Fees, Camping Charges.
- All vegetarian meals during the program.
- Safety equipment (first aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders, etc.)
- Services of an expert trekking guide.
- Services of an expert trek team (cooks, helpers, porters/mules)
- Porter/ mule fees (porter/mule will carry up to 10 kg of personal luggage)
Cost Excludes
- Personal Insurance
- Hotel stays in Dehradun.
- All expenses of personal nature like laundry, soft drinks, local craft, etc.
- Any item not included in the above “cost includes”.
- Any charges for carrying still/ video cameras etc.
- Charges are for EXTRA personal luggage (more than 10kgs) Rs 300/day/bag.
- Cost incurred due to changes in itinerary due to personal need/health e.g., if you decide to return midway or stay at places other than the original itinerary, you will be required to pay additionally for stay, food, porter for yourself and for accompanying helper/guide.
- Costs incurred due to natural calamities, road conditions, political scenario, evacuation, any unforeseen circumstances that are beyond our control.
Fitness Level
01:-Participants should be healthy and fit to cover 3-5km in 30min and should
have endurance to walk for 3-4 hrs continuously without strain.
02:-Participants should not have any medical conditions that requires continuous
or immediate medical intervention.
03:- Participants having mild diabetes, BP, asthma which they can manage on
their own with medication should get their doctor’s certificate.
04:-All participants above 50 yrs. should get their doctor’s certificate.
05:-Children of 10 – 18 age group should be accompanied by their parents.
Cancellation fee
| More than 45 days, 10% 31-44 days, 25% 5-30 days prior 50% Less than 15 days 100% |
Ms. Mala Honnatti
Ex-banker, accomplished, mountaineer, trekker, marathoner, ACE qualified Personal Trainer and a Masters in Yoga.
Accolades
- National Gold Medallist in long distance running (three consecutive years)
- Bronze Medal in 10,000 mtrs. in 7th Asian Veteran Athletic Championship, Singapore in 1992
- Brown Belt in Karate.
- International Marathon Runner (26 full marathons & 2 ultra marathons).
- Marathon at Everest Base Camp, Antarctica, Great Wall of China, Kilimanzaro, New York, San Franscisco, Miyazaki, Macao, to name a few.
- Podium Finisher in several prestigious National marathons.
- Accomplished mountaineer (veteran of 30 expeditions since 1986)
- Attempted Mt.Everest from North Face, in Tibet, in 2015, at the age of 62 yrs, aborted the expedition due to earthquake.
- Detailed as Liaison Officer for foreign himalayan expeditions from Japan, Czeck, Spain, France, Ireland on Defence Ministry (GOI) assignment.
- Rendered services as guest instructor at national mountaineering institutes.
- Organised over a dozen Himalayan Trekking expeditions since 2015
- Organised yoga and marathon training and other fitness activities.
- Office bearer in Sports, Cultural & Literary Organizations.
- Participated in several seminars on mountaineering & sports in India
- Literary contribution to print and electronic media.