DAYARA BUGYAL: PARADISE ON EARTH

 Uttrakhand is a beautiful state, surrounded by snow-laden mountains. It is a perfect spot for any adventure hunter. Filled with easy trails as well as tough ones, it is quite common for tourists as well as any thrill lover to make it their weekend destination. So, why not go there and take a look at why it is so loved by people from all corners of the world.

One trek that is ideal for first-timers is Dayara Bugyal. Filled with clear lakes, beautiful streams, and luscious wildflowers, it is the most perfect place for unwinding all your stress. The trek is also not well explored, making it an interesting adventure for all those who walk the path.

Situated in the Uttarkashi district of Uttrakhand, Dayara Bugyal is a Bugyal. Bugyals are pasturelands that are situated at an altitude higher than 10,800 ft. The trek has the beauty of doubling up as the perfect place for skiing due to its steep slopes. Dayara Bugyal Trek becomes a paradise during winter, thanks to the stunning snow and the one-of-a-kind views of the Garhwal Himalayas. It is highly recommended to visit this trek multiple times especially during different weathers, due to its ability to completely transform when the seasons change. During the summer months of March and April, the meadow is lusciously green and is blooming with flowers. The meadow turns into a somber of yellow and browns during the months of September-November. The winter months of December-February wrap the meadows in a soft snowy blanket.

The 6-day trip covers a total of 23 km and will take you up to a summit height of 12,057 ft above sea level. Your trip to this little paradise would start at Dehradun, from where you would have to drive up to Raithal. From Raithal you would begin your journey up to Gui, an ancient and undiscovered village. The trek will welcome you with the beauty of trees and wildflowers, already a sight that is unmatched. After this, the next stage of traveling to Barnala begins. Barnala sits at an elevation of 9,900 ft, at this stage the summit of Dayara would be nearly within your grasp. Only a few minutes away from the campsite at Barnala is the Nag Temple. While returning from the temple you would also be able to catch a glimpse of the entire Gangotri Range. The next day marks the most anticipated time of the entire trip, it’s time to climb up to Dayara. After crossing beautiful meadows, Dayara would make its appearance. Strolling through the pasturelands at Dayara is a totally different experience that changes with the changing of seasons. After seeping in the beautiful sight at the best of your abilities, the time to go back has arrived. The trip towards Chilapada will keep you hooked on the beauty of your surroundings and would make you feel one with nature. The trail back to Raithal from Chilapada is very similar to the one while the ascent. However, sadly your way down would be your last chance to enjoy the beauty of Mt. Bandarpunch during this trip. After Raithal as you travel back to Dehradun, it is time to say goodbye to this little piece of paradise.

The whole journey is so mesmerising and astounding in itself. Although one way to make this journey even more commendable would be to travel through a trekking company. But why, you may ask? Well, the answer is simple, a trekking company assures that you would have the best trip of your life.

A trekking company can give you an insight into the best trail to take, the type of accommodation, the travel itinerary, what would be the best time for you to visit as well as give you more information about the place you plan on visiting.

Let’s consider the trek we talked about above, a trekking company would provide you with a trekking guide, who in par would be able to help you during your trip to the beautiful meadows of Dayara Bugyal. The trekking guide would be able to not only provide you with information on where you are going but also about your surroundings. The guide would be able to provide you with fun facts that may not be found on the internet. As well as when traveling with a company, you are sure to meet new people and make acquaintances. Having a group of people who want to accomplish the same thing as you, helps you stay motivated as well as energetic, especially when going through something that is physically straining.

Trekking agencies have prior knowledge of the trail and have people who have walked the path before, and know what the journey is like in reality. These people know the local facts, as well as what would make your journey more fun. While you as a new thrill-seeker would be a novice on the trail, the trekking agencies would have done their homework and would provide you with the best itinerary and the most suitable plan. Not only that, but when going through a rougher path of the trail, companies are sure to get you prepared for dealing with it

As fun as solo traveling sounds, it is always better to have a company of a professional while doing things such as trekking. The travel is made to the comfort of the traveler, the main motive of a trekking company is to provide you with a better experience. So if you are planning for trekking to be your next adventure, why not try it while making sure that you are fully prepared and stress-free by taking guidance from a company.