Dayara Bugyal: Walking on Uttarakhand's Endless Alpine Meadows

Dayara Bugyal: Walking on Uttarakhand's Endless Alpine Meadows

Explore one of India's vast high-altitude velvet grass pastures offering panoramic views of Bandarpoonch and Kala Nag peaks.

Family Treks6 min read12 August 2025

Dayara Bugyal: Walking on Uttarakhand's Endless Alpine Meadows

Explore one of India's vast high-altitude velvet grass pastures offering panoramic views of Bandarpoonch and Kala Nag peaks.

Priya Rawat
Priya RawatSafety & Equipment Specialist

Dayara Bugyal is sprawling across 28 square kilometers of velvet green rolling hills at 12,100 feet, making it one of the top meadow treks in the world.

1. Meadow Magic of Dayara

Surrounded by dense oak and rhododendron forests, the trail opens into vast meadows offering unobstructed views of Mount Bandarpoonch (6,316 m).

2. Seasonal Transformations

In summer, the meadows bloom with wild yellow and purple alpine flowers. In winter, Dayara converts into a premier ski slope with feet of powdery snow.

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Priya Rawat
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Priya Rawat

Certified Wilderness First Responder with extensive technical expertise in alpine equipment testing and mountain safety.