Dayara Bugyal

30°50′18″N 78°33′18″E / 30.8383656°N 78.5550349°E / 30.8383656; 78.5550349GeographyLocationUttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, IndiaParent rangeGarhwal 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.[1]

In spring, there is contrast of greenery of the grasslands and red and pink rhododendrons.[2] 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.[3]

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  • Dayara Bugyal]
    Dayara Bugyal]
  • Summit
    Summit
  • Dayara Bugyal Grasslands covered with snow
    Dayara Bugyal Grasslands covered with snow

References

  1. ^ "Dayara Bugyal". Uttarkashi.nic.in.
  2. ^ "Dayara Bugyal". indiahikes.com.
  3. ^ "Dayara Bugyal". euttaranchal.com.
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