• Altitude (Gui): 2,900 m/ 9,500 ft
• Trek Distance: 3.5 km | Duration: 4 to 5 hrs
• Altitude Gain: 650 m/ 2,100 ft
• Easy trail. Gradual easy ascend
• Hot lunch at the campsite.
• A well-marked trail to the campsite
• No water sources, carry 2 liters of water
• The same view as Natin, village huts around, campsite surrounded by forests of Silver and Golden Oak trees bloomed with Rhododendron.
• Stay on meadows in tents ( 2 people in one tent)

Start early in the morning with energized spirit to embark on the actual trek. The trail is a walk through the jungle. There are silver and gold oak trees all around. The route to the campsite is well marked and the campsite at Gui always remains in line of sight. The trail is easy and ascends gradually. It will take around 4-5 hours to reach the next resting point. Make sure to carry 2 liters of water as there are no water sources on the way. The mountain views become more and more prominent as you gain altitude while trekking towards Gui. The trail is mostly through forested areas that become denser as you travel towards Gui. It is mostly maple and Oak trees and occasionally Rhododendrons that bring more vibrancy to the forests.

The campsite is surrounded by alpine trees, unlike mountains. You will spot quaint village huts near the campsite. The village huts are used by the locals to shelter their cattle in the summer months. At some distance, you will also spot an Igloo-shaped forest hut. There’s also a small lake called ‘Barnala Tal’ nearby. The view from Gui is almost the same as from Raithal, with clear views of the Gangotri range and Shrikanth peak. Take short acclimatization walks around the campsite to help your body adjust to the higher altitudes. Under the beautiful night sky, you can relax and re-energize yourself.

• Altitude (Chilpada): 3,000 m/ 9,800 ft
• Trek Distance: 3 km | Duration: 2 hrs
• Altitude Gain: 100 m/ 300 ft
• Easy trail, gradual walk, easiest day of the trek
• Hot lunch at the campsite
• One liter of water is enough
• Stay in tents

Today is an easier day comparatively. The trail rises slowly as the forest clears and you reach the next camping site of Chilpada. It will be a small trek. The trail follows out of the Gui campsite and onwards towards Dayara. As you climb out of Gui campsite, the mountains on the other side that were hidden come closer into view. You can find a flowing stream next to the camping site. Carrying one liter of water is enough for today. You might get some snow traces on the path.  Along the treks, you will also spot 5 6 Chania huts where the shepherds shelter their cattle in the summer months. The Gui Thatch offers beautiful views of Shrikanth peak, and Gangotri I, II, and III peaks. You will also spot the Jaonli peak as well as the top of Bandarpoonch. From Gui Thatch it is a relaxed walk of about half a kilometer, allowing you to catch your breath. Soak in the charms of a Himalayan forest in this leisurely walk. As the forest comes to an end, you are climbing further uphill and you will have to cross a couple of streams, which may or may not be flowing depending on the season. Hot lunch will be served at the campsite. After half an hour of crossing the stream, you will arrive at the Chilpada campsite. The campsite is a small opening in the meadows.

Bandarpoonch has a beautiful view throughout the Dayara Bugyal trek, but you will also encounter many other splendid peaks. After lunch or evening tea you can stroll around and explore the area around the campsite.

• Altitude (Dayara Top): 3,700 m/ 12,100 ft | (Nayata): 2,800 m/ 9,200 ft
• Trek Distance: Chilpada - Dayara Top: 5 km | Duration: 5-6 hr | Dayara Top - Nayta: 6 km | Duration: 3-4 hr
• Easy to moderate trail
• Packed lunch on the way
• Carry enough water, only one water source near the top
• Massive views of many peaks and Dodital Range from top
• Stay in tent

Summit day is finally here. Today you will go all the way to the Dayara top and return to the campsite. It’s an easy to moderate trail. Carry enough water for the way as there is only one water source near the top. With the first few steps under the forest, the trail gradually opens up leading to vast meadows. Hereafter, you will find yourself trudging on the meadows blossomed with colours. Chilpada is quite close to the Dayar Meadows, which gives almost the entire day to explore the meadows. As you enter the meadows, you will spot some Chania huts again on the edge of the meadow. In summer, the Dyara Meadows serve as pasturelands, and the shepherds shelter their cattle and livestock in these huts.

Walking on such beautiful terrain with stunning views of Bandarpoonch and other peaks, you won’t even know that you are finally closer to the top. You might also spot a sparsely filled water stream.

The final climb is steep but it is worth the physical strain because you will end up witnessing stunning views of the Dodital range. The trail then takes you to the Gidara pass that distinguishes ways to Pichkiya and Gidara Bugyal. Miles and miles of rolling meadows stretch in every direction. Give yourself some time to savor in the serenity of the landscape, to return to the campsite thereafter. If you are doing the trek in the early season, of late spring or summer, you will see lines of violet and yellow wildflowers adorning the meadow. There’s packed lunch on the way.  We will descend all the way to Nayata campsite. The Nayata campsite is surrounded beautifully by Maple and Rhododendron trees. Spend the night at Nayata campsite.

• Altitude (Natoin Village): 2,250 m/ 7,400 ft
• Distance: 5 km | Duration: 3 hrs
• Altitude loss: 550 m/ 1,800 ft
• Easy descend all the way
• Hot lunch at Natin
• Stay in guesthouse

The journey amidst the mountains of Dayara Bugyal comes to an end today. Wake up early to get packed up to descend back to Natin. It is a 5 km distance from Nayata to Natin and takes about 3 hrs. From the Nayata campsite follow the main trail to Dayara that you came in yesterday, the trail is canopied by a dense forest cover, so it will be a little cool in this part. Today is all about descending down and the descent is also fairly easy. About an hour into the trek you can see Natin village as well as Raithal from a distance. Continue on till you reach the base.

Throughout the trail, you can relive the fond moments from the ascent days. It seems as if the mountain peaks are calling you back. Natin is a lively village where children and villagers can be seen meandering around. Here, you will have a delicious hot lunch. The overnight stay will be in a guesthouse at Natin.

• Distance: 240km |7hrs
• After morning tea travel towards to Rishikesh
• Breakfast and Lunch are not included in the trek cost.
• Reach Rishikesh by 5:00 pm
• For the safer side book on word journey after 7:00 pm

Have a final cup of morning tea in Natin. Cherish the goodbyes with your fellow trekkers. After taking a memorable group picture, get into the cab that will ride you back to Dehradun at 6:30 AM. This will be a 7-hour long ride, from between the mountains, valleys, and with the Bhagirathi river that was also a guide to you throughout the trek, marking the end of your incredible Dayara Bugyal trip.

Breakfast and lunch for the day are excluded. You will reach Rishikesh by 5 PM, from here you can continue with the return journey as you might have planned. It is best to book your further journey after 6 pm, this will account for any unexpected delays on the road. Make sure to take back loads of adventure-filled memories and a pledge to keep coming back to the mountains. We wish you a safe and happy journey onwards to your destination.