Gidara Bugyal Trek
“A Trek Beyond Crowds, Into the Wild.”
Gidara Bugyal Trek
Modrate Trek
Max Altitude
13,000 ft
Uttarakhand
20-22 km
5 Night 6 Days
₹ 9,500 +5%GST
Bhangeli / Raithal
Add ons
+ Rs. 500 Backpack Offloading
+ Rs. 300 Outdoor Insurance ( Indian Nationals Only)
+ Rs. 1000 Single Tent Accomodation
Gidara Bugyal Trek – Complete Guide 2025
📌 Overview
Uttarkashi, Uttarkahand
6 Days / 5 Nights
20–22 km
Moderate
13,000 ft
The Gidara Bugyal Trek in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, is one of the largest and least explored alpine meadows in India. Sprawling across vast high-altitude grasslands at 11,500 ft, this trek offers 360° Himalayan views, rolling meadows, and solitude away from the usual trekking crowds. It is bigger than both Dayara Bugyal and Bedni Bugyal, making it a hidden jewel of the Himalayas.
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✨ Highlights
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✅ Walk on one of the largest alpine meadows in the Himalayas.
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✅ Panoramic views of Bandarpoonch, Gangotri Massif, Draupadi ka Danda, Srikanth, and Jaonli peaks.
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✅ Rich flora & fauna – oak, rhododendron forests, wildflowers in summer.
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✅ Snow trek experience in spring & winter.
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✅ Secluded route with fewer crowds, more wilderness.
Offering the widest expanse of snowscape.....Read More
Best Time To do Gidara Bugyal Trek
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Brief Itinerary
Day 1 :
Dehradun → Bhangeli (7–8 hrs drive, ~190 km)
Day 2 :
Bhangeli → Rikoda (5–6 hrs trek, ~6 km)
Day 3 :
Rikoda → Dokrani (5–6 hrs trek, ~6 km)
Day 4 :
Dokrani → Gidara Bugyal Top (11,500–12,500 ft) → Dokrani (6–7 hrs round trek)
Day 5 :
Dokrani → Rikoda → Bhangeli (6–7 hrs trek)
Day 6 :
Bhangeli → Dehradun (7–8 hrs drive)
Detailed Day-Wise Itinerary:
Day 1:
Dehradun → Bhangeli
Altitude: 24,00m |
Duration: 7–9 hours |
Drive: 180–190 km |
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Pickup from Dehradun early morning.
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Scenic drive through Mussoorie, Uttarkashi, and Bhatwari along the Bhagirathi River.
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Arrive at Bhangeli village (base camp, ~2,400 m).
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Evening orientation and dinner in a homestay.
Day 2:
Bhangeli → Rikoda
Altitude: 3,000 m |
Duration: 4-6hours |
Trek: 6-7 km |
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Start trekking after breakfast through oak, rhododendron, and pine forests.
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Gentle ascent with scenic valley views and occasional streams.
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Cross small meadows and rustic trails used by local shepherds.
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Arrive at Rikoda campsite, set amid tall pine and oak trees.
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Optional evening walk to nearby viewpoints for sunset photography.
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Campfire, dinner, and overnight stay in tents.
Day 3:
Rikoda → Dokrani
Altitude: 3500 m |
Duration: 5-6 hours |
Trek: 5-6 km |
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Begin trek through open forest trails leading into lush green meadows.
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Stop at vantage points to see snow-capped peaks: Bandarpunch, Srikanth, Gangotri.
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Trail passes small streams and alpine flowers (seasonal).
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Reach Dokrani campsite in the afternoon, surrounded by alpine pastures.
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Evening at leisure, photography, or short nature walks.
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Dinner and overnight in tents under starlit skies.
6,316 m
Bandarpoonch Opten call the "Monkey's Tail Peak" is one of the most iconic.....Read More
Bandar Poonch
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Day 4:
Dokrani → Gidara Bugyal Top → Dokrani
Altitude: 4,150 m |
Duration: 6-8 hours |
Trek: 10-12 km |
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Early morning trek to the Gidara Bugyal at ~12,000–12,500 ft.
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Walk across one of India’s largest high-altitude meadows, stretching endlessly with panoramic Himalayan views.
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Explore wildflowers (May–June), snowfields (March–April), and local grazing areas.
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View surrounding peaks: Draupadi ka Danda, Jaonli, Gangotri Massif, Bandarpunch, Black Peak.
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Picnic or packed lunch on the meadow.
Day 5:
Dokrani → Rikoda → Bhangeli (6–7 hrs trek)
Altitude: 2500 m |
Duration: 5-7 hours |
Trek: 14-16 km |
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Descend through alpine meadows and forested paths.
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Stop for short breaks and enjoy photography.
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Reach Bhangeli in the afternoon.
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Overnight stay at local homestay.
Day 6:
Bhangeli → Dehradun
Altitude: 500 m |
Duration: 4-6hours |
Trek: 6-7 km |
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Descend through alpine meadows and forested paths.
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Stop for short breaks and enjoy photography.
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Reach Bhangeli in the afternoon.
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Overnight stay at local homestay.