Question 1

What is the best time to go for Dayara Bugyal Trek?

Accepted Answer

You can visit the Dayara and Gidara Bugyal trek any time of the year, best seasons include May to July, August end to mid October and December to February. During Winters  November onwards this destination boasts thick blankets of snow ideal for skiers

Question 2

What is the level of fitness expected from the participants for the Dayara Bugyal Trek?

Accepted Answer

The fitter you are the more you'll take away from the experience. Take as much time as you can for cardio exercise and strength training, including core strength. This will make it far easier for you to trek and explore the terrain with your guide. Moreover, exercises aid in acclimatization for the trip. Experience of walking for long distances with heavy weights (at least 15 Kg) will be a useful preparation.

Question 3

What clothes and equipment should I carry on trek to Dayara Bugyal?

Accepted Answer

Make sure to carry warm and comfortable clothing as temperature can drop, pack good quality trekking shoes, slippers and extra pair of socks. It’s advisable to carry sunscreen lotion or any other skin moisturisers as the sun at the top can be harsh. Water bottles and energy bars/snacks are advisable. A Flashlight (with spare batteries) will help once the sun goes down and it’s always smart to carry insect repellent and emergency medical kit.

Question 4

Which type of shoes should I carry for the Dayara Bugyal Trek?

Accepted Answer

Good quality and sturdy trekking shoes that cover your ankles. Refrain from using sport shoes for your own safety and the trails are uneven and tricky hence requiring good grip trekking shoes. If you are buying new shoes for your trek, please remember to use them for at least a month before you commence your holiday.

Question 5

How much weight will I have to carry at Dayara Bugyal Trek? Will porters be provided?

Accepted Answer

A 60 Ltr backpack is advisable to carry but amount of weight to be carried depends on your requirements and capacity. Porters and mules will be available but at an extra.

Question 6

What kind of food will be provided during Dayara Bugyal trek? What about safe drinking water?

Accepted Answer

You will be served Indian vegetarian food and eggs during this trek. Himalayan water is considered a clean but to be on the safe side you will get boiled water with chlorine tablets.

Question 7

Can I have liquor or smoke while we're on the Dayara Bugyal Trek?

Accepted Answer

No, the consumption of these substances is strictly prohibited on any type of trek. Since both these activities can let your body dehydrate easily. Then you will find it very difficult to complete the stretches. Alcohol will open the pores in your skin and let the cold get inside and make the body temperature in terms with the temperature outside. But it will finally lead you to feel dehydrated and thirsty. Hence don't smoke or consume alcohol during the trek.

Question 8

How is mobile connectivity on Dayara Bugyal Trek?

Accepted Answer

When it comes to communication, Idea network is the one available at Barsu and all the other major networks are available at Bhatwari. It will be better if you finish your calls before you reach Barsu so that you can keep your family updated on your whereabouts.

Question 9

Is Dayara Bugyal a good trek for a first timer?

Accepted Answer

Dayara Bugyal trek is considered to be an easy-moderate trek which offers equal opportunities for experts as well as novices. If beginners follow a proper fitness schedule before the start of the trek and keep the health requirements the trek asks for, then it will be suitable for them. But remember, unless you are preparing physically and mentally before this trek, you will find it difficult to complete due to cardio vascular problems. Follow the regular practice or jogging in order to maintain the body perfect for attempting this beautiful expedition.

Question 10

Is Diamox advisable at Dayara Bugyal Trek?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Diamox is an essential medicine to be carried with you to prevent from falling sick due to the change in altitude. Dayara Bugyal will take you to reach a height of about 12000 feet which is not usual to your daily life and having Diamox handy will help you to avoid the uneasiness happens due to acute mountain sickness. 10-12 tablets should be there with you as each day, you will climb more distances to experience a drastic climatic variations.

Question 11

How do I get in shape for Dayara Bugyal Trek?

Accepted Answer

An easy moderate trek is Dayara Bugyal trek and it needs a lot of cardio vascular endurance. For making your lungs work properly during the trek and get oxygen intake smooth, then you need to follow some exercises that will help your cardio vascular systems function properly. Start with jogging every day and daily increase the distance and speed. Simple exercises like squats, skipping, swimming will also be perfect for your muscles and flexibility. Stretching exercises can also be of use while perfecting your body to do this trek.

Question 12

How is weather on Dayara Bugyal trek?

Accepted Answer

Dayara Bugyal trek can be done in spring, autumn and winter and the temperature varies unexpectedly at higher altitudes. You will find snow covered trails in April and the cold temperature starts embracing the region from December onward. The day time will be sunny with a temperature varying from 10-15 degree Celsius while night temperature will be around 2-10 degree Celsius. In summer, the day temperature will go up to 25 degree Celsius but the night time will be comparatively cold with 15 degree Celsius. Monsoon should be avoided for the trek since there can be landslides during the trek.

Question 13

Can we go on Dayara Bugyal trek in winter?

Accepted Answer

Dayara Bugyal is considered to be the best winter trek destination since it provides us an alpine snow environment. You will be able to see snow cover from December onward and you will walk around 9 kilometers on an average every day. It has only less number of trekkers compared to other popular ones especially in winter and hence if you look for an offbeat experience with limited people around, then Dayara Bugyal is a good option. Options to do skiing make Dayara Bughyal a perfect spot for winter treks. From January to March, the thick snow cover will make skiing a favourite adventure. Barnala is the perfect slope for first time skiers.

Question 14

Where does Dayara Bugyal trek start?

Accepted Answer

The Dayara Bugyal Trek starts from the Barsu village. This is a small village which is situated on the Haridwar -Gangotri road. This village is about 32 km distance from Uttarkashi. It is surrounded one side by the high rise mountains covered with snow.

Question 15

How do I get to Dayara Bugyal trek?

Accepted Answer

Below is the way to reach the Dayara Bugyal trek.
First, you will have to reach Dehradun from any part of the country. Here from you will have to go to the base camp of Barsu at Haridwar -Gangotri road, which is at a distance of 220 km from Dehradun. It's a day-long journey, so it would be better to start your trip from Dehradun in the early morning. Since the journey is long, it would be better if you get your meal and breakfast finished before leaving to reach the destination. 
After reaching Barsu village, you need to take rest for the night in any guest room and then can start the Dayara Bugyal trekking from the next morning.

Question 16

How long does it take to trek to Dayara Bugyal?

Accepted Answer

It all depends, wherefrom you count the time for Dayara Bugyal trekking. If you count it including all the time of your journey, it will take much about a week, but if you count the time only to ascend and descend the trekking path, it will almost take 20-40 hours, including both ascending and descending the trek.

Question 17

What is the height of Dayara Bugyal?

Accepted Answer

The Dayara Bugayal trek is among the most adventurous trekking site of Uttarakhand. This place is situated on the highland below the high show peaked mountains of Himalaya. The actual height of the Dayara Bugyal trekking site is somewhere between 10000 to 12500ft. This place remains filled with Meadows and snow in winter.

Question 18

Is it safe to do Dayara Bugyal trek?

Accepted Answer

The trek to Dayara Bugyal is safe for everyone. If you are fit enough to trek that much distance, no any issue you will get throughout the journey and the trekking. The temperature of this place is moderate, and the days are quite warm. Through the trekking way, you will get many places to rest where you can also enjoy the beautiful mountains, water bodies, and oak tree forests. At every smaller distance, you will get some local temporary shops which you can use to get some snacks, water, and other small meal to keep you energetic throughout the ways.

Question 19

Can I do Dayara Bugyal trek solo?

Accepted Answer

The trek to Dayara Bugyal not for any specified number of people. Here you can travel either with one, two, or many companion or solo. In all the ways, you will enjoy the trek and nothing else. Even alone, here you will get no issue, but it is also true that when people have some companies with them, their joys and excitement doubles and triple.At the same time, many people want to travel alone what over the conditions may be. So only in one line, either you are with people, or alone, you can do this trek safely.

Question 20

What is the difficulty level of Dayara Bugyal Trek?

Accepted Answer

Here in this trek, there are many difficulty levels that you can choose as per convenience. The whole trek is divided into many small parts. After each section, you can take rest and then move ahead. Some treks are steeper than others. So if you want to increase your difficulty level, you can choose to go without taking rest and using the more steep trek, and if you want to go comfortably, you can keep your trek continue while taking some rest in between. There are no unpleasant things in this trek which you will find more complicated and out of your capability.

Question 21

Which are the other best Uttarakhand treks that we can book from Thrillophilia?

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Here is the list of best Uttarakhand treks that you can book from Thrillophilia:Valley Of Flowers TrekRoopkund TrekKedarnath TrekPindari Glacier TrekKalindi Khal TrekSatopanth TrekSwargarohini Trek