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Bugyal in the local language means “High Altitude Meadow”. Dayara Bugyal is one of the most beautiful places in Uttaranchal.Situated at an elevation ranging from 10,000-12,000 ft. This vast meadow is second to none in natural beauty in Uttaranchal. During winter it provides excellent & one of the best ski slopes in India spread over an area of 28 sqkms.The view of Himalayas from here is breathtaking. There is a small lake (Barnala Tal) in the area, and to camp by its side is a memorable event.
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The road to Dayara Bugyal branches off near Bhatwari a place on Uttarkashi Gangaotri road about 28kms. from Uttarkashi. Vehicles can go up to the
village of Barsu from where one has to trek a distance of about 8kms to reach Dayara and other is via village Raithal, 10kms from Bhatwari from where one has to trek about 6kms to Dayara Bugyal. |
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| Kush Kalyan |
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About 16 km from Malla, which is 28 km from Uttarkashi on Gangotri road, the meadow of Kush-Kalyan, is situated at an elevation of 3141 m. The trek is steep through dense forests and the meadow extends towards east for about 20 km up to Sahastra Tal (4371 m) and 30 km towards west to Belak Khal (92571 m).
Further west, it extends up to Chaurangi-Khal. Trekking along this range is an enjoyable experience. During winter all these places provide vast expanse of ski-slopes.
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| Har Ki Doon |
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| Har - Ki - Doon is situated in the Western ganges of the Garhwal Himalayas, at the base of the Fateh Parvat, at an elevation of 3,556 metres. This cradle shaped Valley, which is surrounded by dense forests of pines and glittering mountain peaks The forests are rich in wildlife and are a veritable paradise for bird-watchers and nature lovers. The trek from Netwar to Osla is through dense forests of chestnuts, walnuts, willows and chinars. The trek from Osla to Har-ki-doon is through terraced mountain fields, lush green grassy land and conifer forests. Har-Ki-Doon , the hanging valley of gods is a treat for trekkers. This moderate trek takes you to one of the least explored regions of Garhwal. As Har-KI-Doon falls within the Govind Pashu vihar , chances of seeing wildlife here are very bright. |
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Here , you have a beautifully carved temple dedicated to Duryodhana , the Kaurava Prince. And if you are interested in glaciers then Jaundhar Glacier at 4300 mt. is just about five kilometers from Har-Ki- Doon.
Har-Ki-Doon Valley is a base for Swargarohini ht. 21000 ft. There is legend our old granth (books) it is mentioned that Pandav went to Swarga (Heavan) through this mountain. This is a place where you can find Trees of Bhojpatra flower Bramhakamal. Swargarohini and Jaundar Glacier is at south-east of Har-ki-dun.Towards west you can see Bandar Punch.
The local People survives on farming Rice, Rajma, Charas. They use wood of Deodar tree for their house. You can find many people using Hukka for smoking. One can smell of pine while having hukka. |
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| Dokriyani Bamak |
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(Bamak is the local name for the glaciers) is another well developed medium-sized glacier of the Bhagirathi basin.
The glacier is formed by two cirques, originating at the northern slope of Draupadi-Ka-Danda and Jaonli peak, 5600 m and
6000 m respectively. The glacier is 5 km long and flows in the northwest direction terminating at an elevation of 3800 m.
The stream originating from the glacier's melting water is called Dingad which later joins many other snow / ice melted
streams and finally merges into Bhagirathi river near Bukki village.There are several well- developed meadows and proglacial
lakes located 2 km below the snout of the glacier. These meadows, lakes and other formations themselves tell us the past
history and behaviour of the glacier and also provides good camping sites. |
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The glacier is easily approachable from Uttarkashi. Nearly 56 km from Uttarkashi on the road to Gangotri, Bukki village is
2 km from the bus terminus situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi river. On way to Dokriani glacier, one has to walk 23 km
from the road (Bukki village). After crossing the Bhagirathi river a footpath flows along the steep mountain slopes up to
Tela camp (2500 m), from Tela to Gujjar hut a 12 km run along the Dingad stream is a route offered to cross the several up
and down ridges, many samll and big streams and dense mixed forests of deodar, rhododendron (burans), oak, pine etc. provide
an atmosphere of perfect peace and tranquility. Overwhelmed by such heart-touching beauty one crosses the way without
difficulties. Gujjar Hut (a summer camp of Gujjars with their buffaloes) is located at a height of 3500 m, just 5 km below
the Dokriani glacier. Gujjar Hut is the gateway of the valley.
The valley has a gentle slope with different land features formed by the glacier and surrounded by snow-covered peaks.
This place is good for camping and one can walk up to the glacier and adjoining areas and climb the small peaks. Only Gujjar
huts and a base camp (near the glacier snout) of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun lie on the way. One visiting
the area has to make his own arrangement for food, tents and light warm clothes. The best season to visit is through out
summer and autumn. Besides the above two glaciers, Kedar, Rudugaira and Jaonli are some other glaciers which are approachable
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Trek
Base camp Nainital
Bukki to Dokriani Glacier 23 km.
Bukki to Bukki village 2 km.
Bukki to Kheratal 17 km.
Kheratal to Dokriani Glacier 5 km.
Bukki to Uttarkashi 34 km.
Uttarkashi to Rishikesh 149 km.
Accessibility
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 162 km.
Rail : Nearest railway station is at Rishikesh, 145 km.
Road : Uttarkashi is well connected by motor able road to Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar and other major towns of the state
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