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You sit in your office, with your glazing over the computer screen, and suddenly the screensaver comes to life. The image of snow-clad mountains instantly appears, and you are transported to another world. 

However, this world disappears the moment you touch the system. 

But what if we told you that we at Plan The Unplanned can actually make that transport happen?

Sign up for our Dayara Bugyal trek and you will get to see all those screensaver, fairytale like places for real! 

What makes this trek so special and so surreal is that every season has something new and different to offer. Winters will give you meadows covered in snow, while spring offers a myriad shades of the rainbow come alive. From fragrant flowers to mesmerising butterflies, you will see it all here. 

If you are willing to explore one of the lesser-known places in Garwhal, then the Dayara Bugyal trek package would be a superb choice for you. 

Trek Highlights 

Did you know that Garhwali means “Alpine Pasture” or “High Altitude Meadow”? This is perhaps one of the easier treks, which means that if you have been wanting to try a Himalayan trek, this might be a good way to get your feet wet! Here’s what you can expect:

  • You will first travel from Delhi to Dehradun and then to Raithal, which is the starting point of the trek
  • Journey along serene forests and the river Bhagirathi will keep you company
  • Acclimatise and stay overnight at Raithal
  • The first part of the trek takes you through forests of oak, maple and rhododendron to the Chelapada campsite
  • At the Gui Thatch, you will get to see shepherd huts as well as igloo-shaped structures 
  • Catch stunning views of the entire Gangotri range, including Shrikanth, and Gangotri I, II and III
  • Cross gurgling streams and sights of other important peaks like Jaonli and Bandarpoonch
  • And then we head to the ultimate destination - Dayara Bugyal – come during summers and a carpet of yellow, white and violet flowers will await you
  • As you head back to Raithal village, you will have a rucksack full of memories and a camera filled with impeccable images

In case you are wondering about the best time for Dayara Bugyal trek, well, we say right now! Our trek leaders and our tribe are waiting for you on our next adventure!


Highlights

Day 1

‣ Arrive in Kasol by morning

‣ Check in to the hotel/homestay

‣ Freshen up and rest

‣ Enjoy breakfast with views of the Parvati Valley

‣ Explore the Kasol market and local cafés

‣ Take a short hike to Chalal village

‣ Return to Kasol by evening

‣ Have dinner and relax for the night

Day 2

‣ Start your day with a warm breakfast

‣ Begin the trek from Raithal to Chelapada via Gui

‣ Pass through dense forests and alpine meadows

‣ Reach Chelapada by evening

‣ Set up camp and enjoy evening snacks

‣ Dinner and overnight stay in tents

Day 3

‣ Wake up early and have breakfast

‣ Begin your summit trek to Dayara Bugyal Top

‣ Reach Dayara Bugyal and soak in panoramic views of snow-clad peaks

‣ Spend some time at the top and click pictures

‣ Descend back to Chelapada by afternoon

‣ Enjoy hot dinner and a cozy night in tents

Day 4

‣ Begin descent from Chelapada to Raithal after breakfast

‣ Drive back to Dehradun

‣ Reach Dehradun by late evening

*All timings are an estimate and subject to change


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Our journey starts in Dehradun and all trekkers would be brought to Raithal - the beautiful basecamp village of our trek, by a scenic drive. Specific details of when and where the meeting will take place will be forwarded to you through email beforehand.

As we rise up to the hills, we will be accompanied by Bhagirathi River, flowing through beautiful forest and telling stories about mountains. On the way we would come across a few scenic stopovers, which would serve an ideal photo taking point.

We will come to Raithal, check into our homestay and relax. We will stay here in the night and this village will be our quaint place with the serene Himalayan views. Hot and fresh dinner will be provided, and start some chats with the rest of the trekkers.

Stay overnight in order to acclimatize, to enjoy the fresh air, and get ready for the journey ahead.

Trek

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The day starts with a filling and indulging breakfast then we go on a ravishing trek uphill. It is a smooth, smooth trail through the claws of oak, and the tangle of maple trees, and the red rhododendrons and finally along the shoulder of an outwardly charming rock to Gui Thatch--a quiet meadow lost down in the woods.

The opening intro to Gui provides a mix of clearings with grass- the forest tracks. Having rested a little at Gui we proceed onwards to Gui Thatch, where are shepherd huts (Chhanis), one side of the scene, and the igloo-like shelters of the Forest Department, the rest - each worthy of a place in the story-book landscape.

It is here that you will be treated to an extravagant landscape of the Gangotri range- with Shrikanth face on, Gangotri I, II, III and the Jaonli peak in front of you. Turn to your left and in the distance you would see the larger than life Bandarpoonch.

We slowly climb up some more forested land after enjoying the scenes. On the route, refreshing stream points are found seasonally along the way to take photos.

By the afternoon we have arrived at the Chelapada campsite and a warm lunch is ready. We will go and take an acclimatization walk in the evening and enjoy snacks and company around the open sky.

Close the day with a heartfelt meal and enter into your tents to find the serenity of the mountains.

Trek

Tents

All Meals


Today is the spotlight of your journey-the day we have all been looking forward to.

The next day we leave Chelapada and head toward Dayara Bugyal, one of the most beautiful alpine meadows in India, after a healthy breakfast. The path creeps through rustling woods and slowly reveals a mind-boggling scenery of an undulating plain of grass.

As you clear the tree line, you are welcomed into Dayara Bugyal, like you walked into a fantasia, a myriad tapestry of green or white, with the altering seasons. In the time between May and June, the meadow is peppered with a wilderness of yellow, violet, and white wildflowers. During the wintertime, the same scenery becomes a snow-covered dream-world and an ideal place to do some snow trekking, or have a postcard view.

We will stop to have a picnic lunch with a panoramic view in Dayara Viewpoint, that follows an incredible view of the mighty peak of the Himalayas and the surrounding undisturbed wilderness with its aura of unlimited peace. One has time to visit, think, get pictures, and just go lay down and breathe in the alpine air.

Following an inspiring afternoon we would all come down to Chelapada by the same scenic pathway.

By the time you are back, take a shower and rest. As a finishing touch to the day, a hot dinner will be provided to send a warm note.

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Breakfast, Lunch


As the sun is setting on the majestic mountains it is time to pack up not only your bags, but a treasure trove of memories.

Having eaten stoutly our breakfast we then descend to Raithal up the same paths through the forest, which now are familiar to us. It is a brief and modest journey: every pace a lovingly affectionate parting with the meadows and footpaths where our life has passed.

After reaching Raithal we get into our vehicle and start the beautiful drive back to Dehradun via the picturesque lanes of Uttarkashi. You should arrive at Dehradun at about 9:00pm.

And here is the most difficult part - saying those goodbyes.


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What’s life without adventure? Isn’t the real purpose of life to travel, to experience new places, and witness the sunrise from new mountaintops? This thought is what united Jatin and Tarun over a cup of chai, in spite of being from two unrelated backgrounds (CA and IT). They knew each other since the time Jatin was helping Tarun learn the ways of the wilderness through weekend treks and outings with another traveling group. Their love for traveling and trekking together motivated them to start something of their own. Thus was born “Plan The Unplanned”, where travel goals come true. Under the Companies Act, Plan The Unplanned is incorporated as Unplanned Journeys Private Limited They started their journey on unsteady ground, much like any other company, but they shared an infatuation for travel and adventure with their customers, which amplified their determination, and thus, Plan the Unplanned family keeps getting bigger every day! Just about any travel idea can come alive with Plan The Unplanned…treks, adventure activities like rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, backpacking trips across the country, cultural outings, photo walks; everything that fellow travelers need, to explore the great outdoors together. Well now that the wanderlust has kicked in and you can already see a vacation in your nearest future, here’s what we have to offer!

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Inclusions

  • Round-trip via non-AC tempo traveller or bus (based on group size) 
  • Cozy accommodation on sharing basis 
  • Separate zones for men and women
  • Day 1 lunch to Day 4 breakfast
  • Professional trek guide, cook, and support staff
  • Rent for high-quality camping equipment
  • Clean sleeping bags and insulated mats
  • 3/4 season dome or A-shaped tents for triple sharing
  • Kitchen, toilet, and common tents
  • Forest entry charges for Indian nationals (non-Indian passport holders will incur extra charges)
  • Porter and mule support for carrying common camping gear (not personal luggage)
  • Homestay accommodation on Day 1
  • All applicable taxes

Important information: 

Our treks are conducted in collaboration with trusted local partners registered with ATOAI (Adventure Tour Operators Association of India). These teams bring 20+ years of collective experience and have been working closely with us for over a decade. All on-ground operations, safety measures, and logistics are handled by professional local guides and BMC-certified trek leaders from the base location.

When there are 8 or more bookings from Bangalore, a Plan The Unplanned (PTU) leader will accompany the group to enhance your experience.

Note: To optimise resources, PTU travel groups may be clubbed with fellow trekkers booked through our local partners. We ensure a PTU-exclusive batch when a majority of the seats are reserved by PTU guests.

Exclusions

  • Any meals beyond those listed
  • Any kind of personal expenses
  • Any kind of insurance (health, medical, life and accidental)
  • Transport support during the trek (apart from the inclusions
  • Accommodation in Dehradun before/after the trek
  • Porter/mule support for personal luggage – can be arranged at ₹300/day per person (up to 12kg, soft bag only)
  • Additional accommodation or meals due to delays
  • Airfare or train fare not included in the itinerary
  • Monument or sightseeing entry and parking charges not mentioned above
  • Any expenses arising from unforeseen contingencies such as landslides, curfew, government orders, or natural disasters
  • Anything not expressly mentioned in the inclusions 

Things to carry

✅ Soft copy of your Aadhaar or Voter ID (mandatory for permits)

✅ A comfortable pair of trekking shoes with good grip and ankle support (no sneakers or sports shoes)

✅ 20–30 litre backpack with sturdy straps and a rain cover

✅ 10-litre foldable daypack for summit day essentials

✅ Warm layers, thermals, jackets, regular socks, and woollen socks

✅ Lightweight trek pants, quick dry tees, and a quick dry towel

✅ Sunglasses, sun cap, and sunscreen for sun protection

✅ Hand gloves to keep your fingers warm

✅ Torch or headlamp for visibility at night (mandatory)

✅ Personal basic medical 

✅ Trekking pole to support your walk

✅ Extra cash for any meals not covered in your itinerary

✅ Compact raincoat or backpack cover to stay dry

✅ Power bank and charging cable for your phone

✅ Portable chargers for other electronics

✅ Sandals or Floaters for lazing around the campsite

✅ Extra pairs of clothes to change into

✅ Poly bags to pack your wet clothes/travel laundry bag

✅ 2x one litre water bottles



Here's the cancellation policy for Himalayan Treks/Backpacking Trips/Road Trips

  • If you cancel before 30 days - 90% of amount will be refunded
  • If you cancel between 20 -30 days - 75% % of amount will be refunded
  • If you cancel between 15-19 days - 50%  will be refunded
  • If you cancel between 7-14 days - 25 % amount will be refunded
  • If you cancel between 0- 7 days before the departure date - No amount would be refunded.
  • *Intimation Period means the number of days before the tour is scheduled to start
  • **Cancellation Fee is the amount of money that will be deducted from the total billing amount before offering the refund.
  • Refund/Cancellation requests are accepted only by email at [email protected] and not via call or Whatsapp.

Note: For All The Above Refund Cases Transaction Fees/Internet Handling Charges will be dedcuted from the overall amount and balance amount shall be refunded. You can transfer your ticket to anyone so that you could save your hard earned money

For other trips and travels with us, and detailed terms and conditions check the      following link : https://www.plantheunplanned.com/refund-cancellation-policy

The purchase of any travel services offered by PLAN THE UNPLANNED (hereinafter referred as ‘PTU’) constitutes a contractual arrangement between PTU (‘First Party’) and Client (hereinafter referred as ‘You’) (‘Second Party’). Booking of services with PTU represents your unconditional acceptance of the terms & conditions set out herein. These terms and conditions shall be binding on you and all the travel companions booked by you.

Trekking and other outdoor activities provided by the PTU depend on various factors and have inherent risks associated with life. PTU does its best to reduce all types of risks, discomfort, and hazard to the best of its ability (within financial constraints), yet there are chances of accidents, mishaps, and deficiency in service.

Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these terms prior to confirming your booking.

 

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Fitness Responsibility

PTU offers trip(s) and trek(s) that require varying levels of fitness. The level of difficulty can be based on the extent of physical stress, the terrain, weather, and/or climate. The degree of difficulty for some trips can be physically demanding. To enable you to choose appropriately and prepare accordingly, carefully review the level of difficulty of each trip before booking the same.

PTU doesn’t have any medical expert(s) and it is your responsibility to obtain medical advice, latest health requirements including inoculations and vaccines before you join a trip. PTU takes no responsibility for your inability to cope with the level of difficulty on a trip. While there is no age limitation on any PTU trips, any disability, pregnancy, mental or physical, or any other medical condition that may affect your fitness to complete the trek must be revealed at the time of booking the trip to PTU. You also undertake that you and Your travel companions, for whom You have signed up, do not suffer from any condition or disability that could create a hazard to Your own wellbeing or to others on a trip.


Program Dates

You are solely responsible for verifying the correct dates mentioned on the travel documents.


Itinerary

PTU reserves the right to modify or cancel the trip or part of the trip under circumstances, including but not limiting to Acts of God, road blockage, political unrest, sickness, accidents, events beyond PTU’s control etc. Any extra cost arising from such circumstances shall be borne by you on the spot. Wherever possible, PTU shall intimate you of such changes in advance or while on the trip.


Luggage Responsibility

Baggage and personal effects are at your risk throughout the trip. You are solely responsible for your personal belongings while on the trip. PTU is not responsible for the loss of baggage, goods, air tickets, passport, cash, traveler’s cheques, or any other travel document or item owned by you while on tour, whatever the cause.


On-trip Behaviour

You are required to behave in a manner that is acceptable and conducive to group travel. PTU reserves the right to terminate your trip (if you are found to be causing distress/annoyance to co-travelers, endanger/damage property of any supplier or of other traveling companions), without assigning any reason whatsoever. No refund for unused services is possible in such cases.

You also agree to abide by the authority of the group leader designated by PTU. The decision of the tour leader is binding on all participants on matters that affect the safety or well-being of any person participating in the trip. Behavior that causes danger, distress, or annoyance to others, or interferes with the mobility of the group can result in the group leader terminating your participation from the trip, with no right to refund for missed or unused services.


Protect The Environment

The entire trip/ trek would be through natural trails and we would spend most of the time in eerie forests, serene valleys, soothing hillsides, or at golden beaches. You should know that it’s your duty to protect the environment and not create nuisances on the way by throwing your plastic materials and other wastes like packets of chips or wrappers of chocolates. PTU shall not consider any such behavior towards nature. We expect you to be responsible and aware adults.


No Smoking Or Alcohol Consumption

PTU doesn’t support smoking or any sort of alcohol consumption during the journey and as a team, we earnestly request you to not indulge in those practices while you are with us. Smoking is not only injurious to your health but also equally bad for nature. We should ensure that there’s sustainable natural conservation and our acts, in no way, hampers that. Also, alcohol consumption might ruin your experience as well as cause discomfort to your fellow mates. No action of smoking or drinking shall be tolerated by PTU during the trip/trek.


Amenities

PTU makes every effort to ensure the comfort of our guests, but PTU requests you to understand that the amenities around the trekking region may not be the same as the ones you are accustomed to, at home. Weather is another factor that will have a direct impact on your journey. Hence, you are requested to have patience, enthusiasm and be prepared for compromising, before you choose to undertake this journey.


Awareness

You accept that the very nature of active, adventure travel requires a degree of personal risk. You are likely to visit places where political, cultural, and geographical attributes might pose certain risks, dangers, and physical challenges. By booking a tour with PTU, you accept that you are aware of the personal risks, dangers, and challenges that might arise and that you are aware of the risks involved. You hereby assume all such risk and release PTU from all claims and causes of action arising from such damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with customs, weather conditions, physical challenges, and laws in effect as well as your local embassy contacts in each destination.


Emergency Situations

In the event you fall ill or suffer an accident during the trip, all hospital expenses, doctor fees, repatriation expenses, evacuation from road or mountain, any other charges incurred as a direct or indirect result of your illness/accident are your responsibility.


Photography Rights

PTU reserves the right to take photographs of you during the trip and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a trip with us, you automatically grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide, and irrevocable license for using your images in photographs and videos that may be used for promotional material, website, social media, collateral, and any other marketing and publicity materials.


Frequently Asked Questionss

Q: I'm a solo traveller, Can I join?
A: The interesting thing about travelling alone is that you get to meet new people from diverse backgrounds, and towards the end, you are no longer strangers. Hence solo travellers are always welcome to join us on our trips. Read more about solo travelling here and get inspired! https://www.plantheunplanned.com/solo-yet-accompanied/

Q: Is it safe for Women/Girls?
A: Safety and security are our priority at all times. Hence it is safe for women/girls to join us on our treks and travels. Our trek leaders accompany the team at all times, and our campsites are secured and safe for accommodation. We also have female trek leaders who accompany us on most of our treks.

Q: Do I have to carry luggage during trekking?
A: Not at all. You could keep all the extra luggage back at the campsite/homestay and carry only the necessary stuff for the trek (Raincoats, Torchlight, Waterbottle, lunchbox, and your valuable)

Q: How do I avail discounts?
A: Details for availing discounts are mentioned in the following link, https://www.plantheunplanned.com/membership/

Q: Would I be able to postpone to the future in case I do not attend the trek/trip on the day of departure?
A: We are extremely sorry, you cannot postpone to any future date in case you fail to attend the trek on the mentioned date for any reasons whatsoever (family/health/work emergencies). You can write to us at [email protected] as regards and our team will get in touch with you on the same

Q: Where is Dayara Buygal?
A: An exquisite alpine meadow called Dayara Bugyal may be found in Uttarakhand, India, towards the northwest. It is roughly 190 kilometres from Dehradun and 45 km from the well-known town of Uttarkashi. You must first travel to the base camp Raithal to access Dayara Bugyal. It is a cute Himalayan community. Trek to the Dayara Bugyal from there via the lovely oak, rhododendron, and maple woodland.

Q: What time of year is ideal to complete the Dayara Bugyal trek?
A: Except for the monsoon season, you may do the journey virtually any time of year. Therefore, spring, summer, autumn, and winter are the ideal seasons.

Q: Is there mobile network connectivity in Dayara Bugyal?
A: You'll discover a strong network for both a cell phone and an internet connection throughout your journey. Even at Dayara Top, a 4G network is available.

Q: Is there snow in Dayara Bugyal?
A: Snow blankets Dayara Bugyal's climate in January. Jan has a high temperature of -5 and a low temperature of -5. Snowfall is probable in Dayara Bugyal in February.

Q: How challenging is the Dayara Bugyal Trek?
A: Dayara Bugyal is a simple trek, making it ideal for novices because of its low degree of difficulty. Dayara Bugyal is a place in Uttrakhand's District Uttarkashi that is situated at a height of more than 10,000 feet/3048 metres.

Q: Is this trek safe for women to take?
A: Yes, taking a woman on this walk is entirely safe. There are modest villages there, and the walk is not difficult.

Q: Are there restrooms or toilets on the trek?
A: On the trek, toilet tents will be available to you. Wet wipes are not biodegradable, therefore please do not use them. There won't be a bathroom available during the walk.

Q: How to reach the base camp of Dayara Bugyal?
A: Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and connects to various districts in Uttarakhand. Upon reaching Raithal, one can go to Dayara Bugyal base camp. By air: Reach the Jolly Grand Airport at Deharadun and take a bus or shared taxi to Raithal. By road: One can take buses or shared taxis from Dehradun railway station to Raithal. By rail: Train number 14631/32- Dehradun Amritsar Express goes to Raithal

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