Our guides near Dayara Bugyal
Yamunotri Dham
The first dham, where rice cooks in a hot spring beside the Yamuna
Harsil
Apple orchards and deodar on the road to Gangotri
Gangotri Dham
Where the Ganga comes down to earth, high on the Bhagirathi
Kedarkantha Trek
India's favourite winter snow summit
Nag Tibba Trek
The weekend summit of the Jaunpur hills
Kedarnath
Shiva's Himalayan Jyotirlinga at 3,583 m, at the end of a 16 km climb
Places around Raithal and Uttarkashi
| Place | From Raithal | What it is | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangnani | ≈ 25 km | Hot springs on the Gangotri road | All year |
| Harsil | ≈ 40 km | Apple valley on the Bhagirathi | Apr - Nov (snow Dec - Feb) |
| Mukhba | ≈ 42 km | Village where Gangotri's deity spends winter | All year |
| Gangotri | ≈ 65 km | One of the Char Dham | May - Oct (closed in winter) |
| Uttarkashi | ≈ 40-45 km | Town with the Kashi Vishwanath temple | All year |
| Dodital | Trek from Sangamchatti | Lake trek, 3-4 days | Apr - Jun, Sep - Nov |
| Nachiketa Tal | ≈ 30 km from Uttarkashi + walk | Forest lake, easy day trip | All year |
Distances are approximate. Gangotri closes for winter in November and reopens around Akshaya Tritiya.
Near Dayara Bugyal: FAQs
Can I combine Dayara Bugyal with Harsil?
Yes. Harsil is about 40 km up the Gangotri road from Raithal, and makes a beautiful extra day, especially with snow in winter.
What other treks are near Dayara Bugyal?
Dodital, Nachiketa Tal and, further away, Kedarkantha from Sankri are good additions.
