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Dayara Bugyal
Bugyal
in the local language means "high altitude meadow". The road to Dayara
Bugyal branches off near Bhatwari a place on Uttarkashi-Gangotri road about
28 km from Uttarkashi. Vehicles can go up to the village of Barsu from where
one has to trek a distance of about 8 km to reach Dayara and other route is
via village Raithal, 10 km from Bhatwari, from where one has to trek about 6
km to Dayara Bugyal. Situated at an elevation of about 3048 m, this vast meadow
is second to none in natural beauty. During winter it provides excellent ski
slopes over an area of 28 sq km. The panoramic view of the Himalayas from here
is breathtaking. Presently accommodation is available at Bhatwari and some villager's
huts may also be used by professional skiers.
Mundali
Mundali is situated in district Dehradun, 129 km from Dehradun via Chakrata.
Mandali offers an unforgettable view of the snow capped Himalayas. The place
has vast ski slopes on which professionals can enjoy skiing. As accommodation
facility is only available at Forest Rest House, therefore one has to ensure
accommodation through the Forest Department
Other Areas
Besides Auli, numerous places in Garhwal and Kumaon are full of potential
for skiing where an individual or a group can enjoy this winter sport on their
own. In Garhwal, Kush Kalyan and Kedar Kantha in Distt. Uttarkashi; Panwali
and Matya in Distt. Tehri Garhwal and Bedni Bugyal in Chamoli and Munsyari,
Chiplakot Valley in Distt. Pithoragarh in Kumaon are well known potential
skiing resorts where professionals can do skiing.
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.
DAY-1 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival met at the airport and transfer to the hotel. O/N stay at Hotel.
DAY-2 : Delhi - Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check in the hotel,
rest of the day free at leisure. and overnight in the Hotel.
DAY-3 : Rishikesh - Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY-4 : Uttarkashi - Barnala Tal
Morning after breakfast drive to Barsu , on arrival start trek up to Barnala
Tal. 03 kms Trek from Barsu to BarnalaTal with packed Lunch. Camp at-Barnala
Tal (6500'alt) Evening tea with snacks. Dinner & Overnight at Camp.
DAY-5: Barnala Tal - Dayara
Morning after breakfast start trek Up to Dayara.. Trek - 8 kms to Dayara Lunch
at Dayara Camp at Dayara (Altitude 9000'-10,000') Evening tea with snacks.
Dinner & Overnight at Camp.
DAY-6 : Dayara - Gidara - Dayara
Morning after breakfast return trek to Gidara. Trek to Gidara (12,000'-13,000')
Packed Lunch Trek back to Dayara (7 kms) Evening tea with snacks. Dinner &
Overnight at Dayara Camp.
Dayara - Barsu - Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast down trek to Barsu with packed lunch. On arrival at
Barsu drive to Uttarkashi. Trek back to Barsu (11 kms) Packed Lunch back toUttarkashi
Evening tea with snacks. Night stay at Hotel.
Day 7 : Uttarkashi - Haridwar
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar, on arrival check in at the hotel.
In the evening visit Aarti Darshan at Har Ki Pauri. Overnight at hotel.
Haridwar is the entrance to the abode of God, stated on the bank of Holy
Ganga is one of the four places where every twelve years the great festival
of Kumbha Mela is held and every six years an Ardh Kumbha. During these festivals
millions of pilgrims come to Hardwar from all over India.The town has also
been called Gangadvar, meaning 'Door of the Ganga'. Haridwar is the gateway
for Yamunoti, Gangotri, Sri Kedarnath and Sri Badrinath.
Sight must to visit:
Har Ki Pauri : The Ganga Aarti in Hardwar's Har-ki-Pauri is one of the famous
rituals in India. It starts at around 6.30 pm after sunset, with large crowds
gathered around both the banks of a canal that carries the waters of Ganges.
Loud speakers blare songs in praise of Ganga Maiya and Shiva.The time of Aarti
sees a bustle of activity on the ghats.
Chandi Devi Temple : The temple is situated at the hilltop near Haridwar.Chandidevi
temple is one of the popular shaktipeethas in North India. It is also called
siddhapitha as it is believed that theGoddess Chandi fulfills the wishes of
her devotees. The pilgrims can visit the temple by the ropeway in around 5
minutes while the steep climb by steps takes over 45 minutes. The main image
at Chandidevi temple is said to have been installed by Adi Shankaracharya
in 8th century A.D.
Day 08 : Haridwar - Delhi
Departure Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi, On arrival transfer to the
airport, time to catch flight for onward destination.
TOUR ENDS WITH SWEET MEMORIES TAKE HOME
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