Right in front of you are the Gangotri ranges – Gangotri I, II, Jaonli, and Draupadi Ka Danda. Bhagirathi River flows throughout the way to the village. As Indians, we love cotton. (5 tablets): Take a combiflam if you get a sudden twist of the leg or a muscle strain. Sometimes trekkers worry if they can book an early morning flight out of Delhi on Day 8. All efforts have been made to provide accurate information about Dayara Bugyal. They are tried and tested. But you are likely to be the only group trekking and camping in these meadows! It is a quaint Himalayan village. This will help us ensure that your body is acclimatising as required. Here is a quick video on how to choose your trekking shoes. During winters, when the snow has covered the ground, these meadows are perfect for skiing. Again the mantra is to wear synthetic socks or at least a synthetic blend. December to February (Winter/Snow) and March/April (Spring/snow) Further Option: From Dayara Bugyal one can combine the trek to Dodital. Day 1: Dehradun to Raithal. – Cancellation between 30 days and 20 days before the starting date of the trek — Get 80% of the trek fee in an Indiahikes Trek Voucher OR get a monetary refund with 50% cancellation charges. From 26 August 2019, it has been extended up to Kota. The smallest size roll is more than enough for a trek like Gidara Bugyal. Pick up from Dehradun railway station at 6.30 am. Dayara Bugyal Height is around 3400m and it will take almost 6 days to complete the whole Dayara Bugyal Trek. It is approximately 45 km from the famous town of Uttarkashi and around 190 km from Dehradun. We have 5 waitlist slots for every group. The train number has changed too from 12206 to 12401. It makes for a wonderful rejuvenation after your trek. The cab will drop you at the Bhangeli roadhead. You need to get a headlamp because it leaves your hands free to do other activities. For me, it was my maiden Himalayan trek. Evacuation can take time, even 1-2 days, especially from high camps. Access: Trek starting point (trek base) is Raithal village, 180 Km from Dehradun. The offloaded bag should not weigh more than 9 kg. It’s tucked away in Uttarakhand and the basecamp, Bhangeli, is 1.5 kms away from the road. There are no charging points as well on the trek. Ensure your padded jacket has a hood as well. Around 23 participants, lead by Satyapira Padhan (Guinness World Records title holder in punch strikes), will start their journey from Bhubaneswar to Barsu village in Dehardun soon. Before you reach Gangnani bridge, there is a small inconsequential road that leads to the left. | Rental: Padded jackets made by Fort Collins are available on rent at the Indiahikes store. If Dehradun, stay overnight nearby the pickup point. Mother nature was generous every single day on this trek. Trek duration: 1 hour, Day 2: Trek from Bhangeli (7,520 ft) to Rikoda (10,857 ft). On the way, you can stop at the Gangnani hot springs for a much deserved rejuvenating dip. Indicates the number of slots available in a batch. Day 1- Dehradun to Raithal. In the event that a trekker has to come down without completing your trek, they can always head back to the mountain and do the same trek again. Non AC buses can take up to 7-8 hrs for the journey. Dayara Bugyal has been popularly called the most beautiful meadow in India giving tough competition to the twins Ali & Bedni Bugyal. Curious villagers would be peeping out from their homes, do smile and greet!Climb the inclined stone path until you reach the temple. We're glad to see your interest in our Exclusive Family Treks. s many hours of trekking everyday (approximately 6 hours). From Bhatwadi Gangnani is 15-16kms away. Download the PDF, read carefully and sign it. On another note, it could also happen that you love a trek so much that you want to go back time and again. The offloading fee will be refunded to your account with a 4% transaction charge. The lens solution will not freeze. Rent here. You can check out the IRCTC Website to know more about the trains or RedBus to find out the best options! You will also be able to see it on your Trek Dashboard. It was all of this and much more. Carry stainless steel cutlery. A sun cap keeps your body temperature in balance. They come in handy to keep your phone, handkerchief or pocket snacks. – Cancellation 30 days before the starting date of the trek — Get your full trek fee back in an Indiahikes Trek Voucher OR get a monetary refund with 15% cancellation charges. From Bhatwadi Gangnani is 15-16kms away. Booking your return tickets require some thought. | Two 1 litre bottles or a 2 litre hydration pack: Gidara Bugyal has many hours of trekking everyday (approximately 6 hours). | Pro Tip: Take the afternoon Jan Shatabdi express from New Delhi railway station (leaves at 15.20 pm) to arrive at Haridwar by 9.10 pm. Rain pants are really not required. Do not book any flight between 6.00 and 8 am. You will need 1 light fleece layer, 1  light sweater and 1  padded jacket. Your ears are sensitive too, so a woollen head cap that covers your ears is absolutely essential. From Dhaula Kuan you get metro train to the airport. You can roll the plastic sheet around your backpack and keep it in place with a string or elastic. Can be used on any Indiahikes trek. Try to hook up with co-passengers on the flight for your taxi ride to Dehradun. Apart from two sports socks, take a pair of woollen socks. The closest exit on this trek is at the base camp, Bhangeli, where there is a road head. At the end of the trek please donate unused medicines to your trek leader. In our experience, wearing two T-shirts over another works as a better thermal. If you have received an Indiahikes Trek Voucher, you will automatically see it when you are making a payment for your next trek. The entire slope of Thalotya is lush, filled with lavender pink  rhododendrons! From here, you can see the scale of mighty Gidara Bugyal. Your Blood Pressure levels will be checked once a day. Do not take any medicine unless you have consulted your trek leader. Instead of this, take the path that goes left and start your climb towards the campsite of the day, Dokrani. However, two trekking poles give you greater stability and balance. Day 1 on the itinerary or book a flight/train as such where you will reach half an hour before the pick up time. Modern backpacks usually come with built in rain-covers. They are fun and a good way to know the real Uttarakhand. Stay the night here. Stretchable track pants make a good backup and can double up as your thermal bottoms. Next, book yourself in the Nanda Devi Express to Dehradun (Train No: 12401). Important note: Indiahikes Trek Vouchers are non-refundable, not transferable to others or extendable. But stay clued into this space as we will come up with Family Batches soon. Also, choose quick-dry pants over cotton. –You will be staying in tents overnight (3 per tent). Interacting with […] Our Trek Leaders are well-trained and experienced to handle any cases and they will be the decision makers in any such cases. Having said that, the Gidara Bugyal trek is a moderate one. The taxi will charge 70 rs. It is extremely light and weighs next to nothing. If you find the combination difficult to get (not likely), wear a tight fitting fleece hand glove inside a synthetic hand glove. we pass through the beautiful landscape of laced of Rhododendrons, forest cover of Silver Oaks, Deodar. If your trek ends on day 7, you can book your flight/train tickets for day 7 from Dehradun. Keep your toilet kit light. You must arrive in Delhi on Day Zero and not on Day 1. Dayara Bugyal is a beautiful alpine meadow situated in the north-west part of Uttarakhand in India. If you have registered for this trek, then here is some information that you must know in order to have a safe trek. It is great to see you going on the Gidara Bugyal Trek, a grand buffet of our greatest treks. While it is a great trek to do, you. are not allowed. Reach Rispana Pul and catch a bus/shared taxi from there. Watch this video to learn how to dispose your sanitary waste. We have chosen this route to give you the best experience of Gidara Bugyal Trek. This is an important area you need to work on. Whatever the reason might be, it is never nice to turn away from a trek midway. Dehradun is around 250km away from Delhi. Trek distance: 1.1 km; 100 ft ↑ & 800 ft ↓