Dayara Bugyal, the alpine wonder of Uttarakhand
The Dayara Bugyal is actually nestled in the Deodar & Rhododendron trees and is rich in flora & fauna.
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Dayara Bugyal is one of the most spectacular trekking and camping sites in our country. The Dayara Bugyal Trek lies 40 kms from the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, at the maximum altitude of 11,181 ft or 3639 m. This trek starts from a small village called Barsu.The Dayara Bugyal is actually nestled in the Deodar & Rhododendron trees and is rich in flora & fauna. The Dayara Bugyal is actually nestled in the Deodar & Rhododendron trees and is rich in flora & fauna. Let’s know more about the place today, which is one of the most stilmulating treks you can experience, and about the tourism development happening here.
Firstly, let’s know what exactly is a bugyal - A bugyal is an ecologically sensitive high-altitude alpine meadow, that range between 3,300 metres and 4,000 metres of the Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand.
During the trek starting from Barsu, you are bound to come across amazing mountain views, adventurous hikes, and some of Uttarakhand’s finest alpine meadows. But what the place is actually famous for is its grand forest area, along with its the campsites and ancient villages.
The Dayara Bugyal Trek is a high-altitude meadow for treks with natural scenery, campgrounds & historic mountain villages. For Dayara Bugyal Trek, one has to go travel through the village of Barsu. Barsu is a small hamlet at an altitude of 2,240 meters in the Uttarkashi district. The place is excellent for bird watching as ground birds can be easily spotted.
During the trek starting from Barsu, you are bound to come across amazing mountain views, adventurous hikes, and some of Uttarakhand’s finest alpine meadows. But what the place is actually famous for is its grand forest area, along with its the campsites and ancient villages.
The Dayara Bugyal Trek is a high-altitude meadow for treks with natural scenery, campgrounds & historic mountain villages. For Dayara Bugyal Trek, one has to go travel through the village of Barsu. Barsu is a small hamlet at an altitude of 2,240 meters in the Uttarkashi district. The place is excellent for bird watching as ground birds can be easily spotted.
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The rolling green meadows here stretch as far as your eye can see. The Barnala and Dayara ridges can be seen right from the lawns at Barsu. The fields give way to trees within 10 minutes of the climb of the trek. The dense meadows allow us a peek into the greater Himalayas. As you end the ascend at Dayara, the rolling meadow will unfold before you. In terms of difficulty level, Dayara Bugyal is an easy trek, which also means it is perfect for beginners.
During spring season, there is a vibrant juxtaposition of greenery of the grasslands and red and pink rhododendrons here. In winters, the place turns snow clad where people come to ski along with more snow related activities. The trek is open all through the year except in the monsoons.
The Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, recently visited Raithal village in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand and inspected the tourism development schemes here. He held a meeting with the District Magistrate (DM) Mayur Dixit in Raithal village, seeking information about these development schemes.
The Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, recently visited Raithal village in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand and inspected the tourism development schemes here. He held a meeting with the District Magistrate (DM) Mayur Dixit in Raithal village, seeking information about these development schemes.
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He directed the DM that the homestay scheme should be promoted more in the district in view of the increase in the number of tourists. The DM took stock of the trekking routes along with on-site inspection of Dayara Bugyal.
He gave directions to the Forest Department officers for maintaining cleanliness on the routes of tourist routes and better maintenance of rest places at various places on the routes. He also appreciated the efforts of the Forest Department for maintaining the trek route and for ensuring proper cleanliness in the area. He also informed that tourism in Uttarakshi is boosting, as the villages of Barsu and Raithal are emerging as home stays and trekking centers.
The DM also met trainee IPS, IFS, IDES, IRS from Hyderabad at Barnala, located at a distance of 4 km from Barsu & apprised them about the major tourist track routes of Uttarkashi. The District Magistrate asked all the trainees to enjoy the nature and also maintain their participation in cleanliness on the tourist routes.
It is safe to say that this destination should definitely find a place in your travel bucket list, if you are an avid trekker. Do not forget to leave the place clean, just as you found it. This bugyal is hands down, a must visit in India, and is a gift from nature. Let us make sure our intrusion to this gift doesn't hamper the state of it, and is left healthy and clean.
It is safe to say that this destination should definitely find a place in your travel bucket list, if you are an avid trekker. Do not forget to leave the place clean, just as you found it. This bugyal is hands down, a must visit in India, and is a gift from nature. Let us make sure our intrusion to this gift doesn't hamper the state of it, and is left healthy and clean.
Kinjal Dixit
Kinjal Dixit has a degree in bachelors in English and is currently pursuing her Master's in Journalism and Mass Communication. She has a hand at writing about infrastructure, culture and in sharing humanitarian stories.