Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Day 1 - Drive from Dehradun to Raithal
Drive: 190 km, 7-8 hrs
Altitude Gain: 2,100 ft – 5,905 ft
Accommodation: Hotel / Guest House
Meals: Dinner
We start our trip from Dehradun railway station at 6:00 am and move towards Raithal village. It takes around 8 hours to reach Raithal. Raithal village is the base camp for the Dayara Bugyal trek which is 32km from Uttarkashi and it's on the way to Gangotri. We will be passing through Mussoorie, Chamba, and Uttarkashi. There will be an Overnight stay at Raithal in a Homestay or Guest House.
Day 2 - Raithal to Gui
Trek: 5 km, 2-3 hrs
Altitude Gain: 5,905 ft – 9,500 ft
Accommodation: Alpine Tents
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
After early breakfast, we begin our trek. Raithal to Upper Raithal is a quick hike of simply 1 km which may be effortlessly performed in much less than an hour. It is a perfect campsite to mark the start of the trek with beautiful views of Mt. Shrikanth, Mt. Jaunli & Mt. Draupadi ka Danda.
Moving ahead you’ll witness a stunning forest full of flora and fauna. A 4 km step-by-step ascending course from Upper Raithal ends in shepherd huts at Gui, an old-fashioned little hamlet instantly out of a mythical world. We will set up our campsite at Gui. This day trek is going through open land and dense woodland at exceptional locations. You will witness igloo huts a beautiful lake(Gui taal) in Gui, a majestic landscape of Rhododendrons, and a forest covered with Silver oaks and deodar trees.
Visible peaks from the Gui base camp will be Mt.Shreekantha, Mt.Gangotri, Mt.Jaunli, and more.
Day 3 - Gui to Dayara Bugyal to Gui
Trek: 7 km, 4-5 hrs
Altitude Gain: 9,500 ft – 11,950 ft – 9,500 ft
Accommodation: Alpine Tents
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
Wake up at sunrise to witness the spectacular beauty of Dayara Bugyal. Starting from Gui to Dayara Bugyal.
Dayara Bugyal is one of the most beautiful meadows in India. it’s Vast and pristine and offers different landscapes in different seasons. You can explore the region. Soak in the divine peace the Himalaya offers you. After having packed lunch, we will start descending following the same route. On this day, we can explore the nearby Gidara Bugyal and walk on the ridge connecting Dayara to Assi Ganga Valley. The Banderpunch massif, Mt Gangotri, Draupadi ka Danda, and the Black Peak can be seen clearly from here. Early in the evening, we will reach back to our campsite at Gui.
Day 4 - Gui to Raithal trek & Drive to Dehradun
Trek: 5 km, 2-3 hrs
Drive: 190 km, 7-8 hrs
Altitude Gain: 9,500 ft – 5,905 ft – 1,200 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Today, after having breakfast, we will trek downhill back to Raithal and board the vehicles to leave for Dehradun. Travelling through the Himalayan roads will be a mesmerizing experience for you. After enjoying the journey, we will arrive back in Dehradun at night around 8 p.m. You can plan your further travel accordingly.
