Route to Raithal at a glance
Leave Dehradun early. If you arrive late, spend the night in Uttarkashi and go up to Raithal the next morning.
By bus and shared taxi
Uttarakhand Roadways buses to Uttarkashi leave from the Mussoorie bus stand next to Dehradun railway station, roughly between 5:30 and 8:30 am, and private buses run through the morning. The road goes via Mussoorie or Chamba and takes 5-6 hours.
From the Uttarkashi taxi stand, take a shared cab up the Gangotri road towards Bhatwari, Raithal or Barsu. Buses on this stretch are infrequent. From Bhatwari, local cabs cover the last 11 km to Raithal (about ₹70-100 per person in shared cabs, more frequent in the afternoon).
- Take the first bus; seats fill fast on winter weekends.
- Cabs to Barsu are less common than to Raithal; ask at the Uttarkashi stand.
By car or taxi
A private taxi from Dehradun or Rishikesh takes about 7-8 hours to Raithal. The road is good to Uttarkashi; beyond it the Gangotri road narrows and can be icy in winter after Bhatwari.
Most trek operators run a shared pick-up from Dehradun for an extra fee.
- Fill fuel and withdraw cash in Uttarkashi.
- Drive the last stretch in daylight; carry chains in January.
By train or air
The nearest railway stations are Dehradun and Rishikesh. Overnight or early trains from Delhi let you catch the morning bus to Uttarkashi. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, about 200 km from Raithal.
- An overnight train to Dehradun plus the first bus is the cheapest way from Delhi.
Distances to Raithal
| From | Distance | Approx. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Uttarkashi | ≈ 40-45 km | 1.5-2 hrs |
| Dehradun | ≈ 190 km | 7-8 hrs |
| Rishikesh | ≈ 200 km | 7-8 hrs |
| Jolly Grant Airport | ≈ 200 km | 7-8 hrs |
| Harsil | ≈ 40 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Delhi | ≈ 440 km | 12-13 hrs |
Approximate road distances; mountain roads are slow and times change with weather.
How to Reach Dayara Bugyal: FAQs
How do I reach Dayara Bugyal from Dehradun?
Take a bus or shared taxi from Dehradun to Uttarkashi (5-6 hours), then a local cab up the Gangotri road to Raithal or Barsu (1.5-2 hours).
Which is the nearest railway station to Dayara Bugyal?
Dehradun and Rishikesh. Both are about 190-200 km from Raithal.
How far is Raithal from Uttarkashi?
About 40-45 km by road from Uttarkashi, up the Gangotri road via Bhatwari.
Can I reach Raithal in one day from Dehradun?
Yes, if you take an early bus. Otherwise spend a night in Uttarkashi and continue next morning.
