Dayara Bugyal

Dayara Bugyal
Dayara Bugyal
Highest point
Elevation	3,639 m (11,939 ft)
Coordinates	30.8383656°N 78.5550349°E / 30.8383656; 78.5550349
Geography
Location	Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India
Parent range	Garhwal Himalaya

Dayara Bugyal is a Bugyal (Himalayan Alpine Meadow) in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Dayara Bugyal is a popular Trekking and Camping Destination. The Bugyal has an average elevation of 3639m and is around 40 km from Uttarkashi. Dayara Bugyal is nestled between the Deodar and Rhododendron trees and is rich in flora and fauna.

Dayara Bugyal is also a destination for trekking as well as camping. In spring, there is contrast of greenery of the grasslands and red and pink rhododendrons. In winters, the Bugyal turns into snow land with capability of skiing and snow activities. The trek is open throughout the year except the monsoon. Views of the Garhwal Himalayas, including Nanda Devi, Bandarpunch and Swargarohini, can be seen from Dayara Bugyal. The best time to visit Dayara Bugyal, a picturesque alpine meadow in Uttarakhand, is between May and June and from September to November. During these months, the weather is pleasant, with clear skies and cool temperatures that make trekking comfortable. The meadow is carpeted with a wide variety of wildflowers in spring, while in autumn, the foliage turns into a vibrant hue of gold and red. During monsoons, the trails are slippery and risky, and the meadows are often shrouded in mist, which can obstruct the views.

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  Dayara Bugyal Grasslands covered with snow