A journey to the lap of nature:
If you are a fan of hiking and serenity, here’s the perfect hike for you! Here’s bringing you one of the most beautiful treks in Uttarakhand with serene valleys with streams of water running across high altitude meadows and vivid flora and fauna. A perfect choice for beginners, as the Dayara Bugyal trek route is easy to traverse.
The Dayara Bugyal trek is home to snow topped trees, stretches of snow covered forests, cattle feeding on the greenest meadows and the centre of the green pastures in these mountains have always acclaimed the shepherds around.
This trek is exactly how kids would describe a scenery while putting together a work of art during school days. Mountains, snow peaks, meadows, it is an almost unimaginable dream come true.The trek is a collection of picturesque views of Bandarpoonch peak and many others in the Himalayan Range.
The Dayara Bugyal trek includes a full day drive, easy walks to villages, steep climbs to the summit and a downhill exploratory stride.
The view is not easy to describe but briefly put, do expect to see lots of greenery around you, with villages at certain pauses, a brilliant summit and absolutely tantalizing view of Black Peak, Bandarpoonch, Bhagirathi peaks and countless other mountains.
Day 1 – Dehradun to Raithal (7,545 ft )
Estimation travel time: 8-9 hrs
Estimation distance: 220 km
Tip: get ready to make memories
From Dehradun you need to get to Raithal via road, as this is the base camp for the the Dayara Bugyal trek.The journey is about an 8-9 hrs drive that takes you along the Bhagirathi river, a vast expanse of green forests and into the towns of Uttarkashi, from where you move to Batwari. As you draw near to Raithal, the place will welcome with the lovely colours of the sunset over Mt Jaonli and Draupadi ka Danda peaks.
Day 2: Raithal(7,545 ft) to Gui(8,540 ft )
Estimation time of completion: 4-5 hrs
Estimation distance of trek: 8-9 km
Tip: carry sufficient water from the campsite or refill from natural sources
The first thing that you will be able to view at Raithal are the 3 tributaries of Gangotri and the Srikhand Mahadev and the scenery get more clear as you go up the trail to Gui.
The ascent to Gui is very comfortable and you can see the forest campsite from Raithal itself. The route we take is through the village fields and leads to a clearing that has a hand pump and looks like a lawn. Here’s the perfect spot to take a water break because after this the trail gets into a thick forest filled with rhododendron and oaks such as moru and kharsu.
Day 3- Gui (8,540 ft) to Barnala (11,100 ft )
Estimation time of completion: 3-4 hrs
Estimation distance of trek: 3 km
Tip: carry at least 2 liters water from the campsite
Today you make your way out of Gui and climb up towards Dayara and all along the trail you will see mountains slowly cropping up. Twenty minutes into the trail, on your left, you’ll spot a rain shelter from where you take a right to go towards Barnala.
After about an hour and a half of walking through the oak forest trail, you will reach the Barnala Campsite. It includes a small stream that passes through the peaceful clearing. It is surrounded by small hillocks on three of its sides but extends to a lovely scenery of the mountain, on the fourth side.
Now it’s time for a little unwinding and lunch amidst the mountains, after which we will head to the Barnala meadows from the west of the campsite. You will enjoy the view of the meadows in 10-15 mins and further 10 mins into the trail will lead you to a temple named Nag Devta sitting next to a pond(tal). It’s about dusk when you get here. Don’t miss out the view of the entire range of Gangotri range that’s lit by the colours of the sunset.
Also, the rays of the sun falling on Bandarpoonch range to the left is also worth the climb. As you look to the right, you see Kalanag, Srikhand Mahadev, and finally Draupadi ka Danda at the extreme right.
Day 4- Barnala (11,100 ft ) to Dayara Top(12,057 ft) to Chilapada/ Gui (8,540 ft)
Estimation Time of completion: 6-7 hrs
Estimation distance of trek: 8 km
Tip: carry sufficient water from the campsite
On the 4th day of the Dayara Bugyal trek, we’re going to be heading to the Barnala Taal- the upper meadow and then to Dayara, from Barnala Camp.
Once you get to the right where the tree cover is dense, you will find a trail made of stones. Take this route to climb up, and in an hour you will find yourself at the front of end of the green meadows with chania huts in them. On the right side you will see the towering view of the Bandar Poonch and Kala Nag.
After this we climb down, for around 7 hours to Pichkiya, an alpine land and forests with streams running around it.
The splendid stretch of Rhododendrons growing along the patchy meadows around the campsite is a sight to behold.
Day 5- Gui/Chilapada(8,540 ft ) to Raithal (7,545 ft )
Estimation time of completion: 3-4 hrs
Estimation distance of trek: 5 km
Tip: carry at least 2 liters of water from the campsite
As usual, the last day of the Dayara Bugyal trek, we start the journey early in the morning from Chilapada campsite to reach Raital. In sometime, this route will take you to the rain shelter where you sidetracked to Barnala. Within an hour of walking into the trail, you come to the first campsite – Gui.
Keep going for another hour to reach the grassy clearing with a water stream
The trail continues to descend under a heavy canopy of forest cover. Fifteen minutes of descent brings you to the rain shelter from where you diverted to Barnala on the way up. Continue moving down on the main trail. In an hour’s march, you come over the clearing of Gui – your first campsite. Around Gui is where you get the final views of Mt Bandarpoonch on the trek. We stop here for a bit before we descend to Raithal This is where we come to the end of the pleasant Dayara Bugyal trek.
Fitness Tips for the Mountains:
The Mountaineer Fitness Plan starts with training both the Mind & Body. If you get your mind to do it, you’ve already won half the race. Persistence consists of 50% you Mind & 50% your Body.
We at DiscoveryHike believe that with follow the SSS Mantra – A 4 week routine of Stamina, Strength and Stretches, before you start with any trek with us. Whether you are a Beginner or a Pro. An adult or a teenager you follow this regime for 30 days prior to your Trek, it will provide you the desired results. The Brahmatal trek is moderate trek and during the months of January and February, the trail will be snow clad while climbing up higher altitudes.
1.Stamina – In this trek’s case, you will need to particularly enhance your stamina.
Spare 30 – 45 min daily in cardio to build stamina and persistence over time.
You will need to start with walking 4 km & gradually increase the distance and time taken to cover it. Effectively your goal will be to walk for 4+km a day in half hour. From just walking, turn this into running/jogging for the same distance till you feel comfortable covering long distances in short time.
2.Strength – Strength is working on various parts of your body to compliment your Stamina. Carrying your trekking and climbing uphill can be tedious. A lot of muscle is required to endure this trek, especially in areas of the Upper Back, Lower Back, Core, Legs, Arms & more.
Tips to follow:
Upper Body – You will need to do Push-ups after you have done with your running exercise. You will need to make it 5 – 10 push-ups a day. Repeat the same in sets of 3 daily. Effectively your goal will be to reach 15 – 30 push-ups daily.
Lower Back – Perform a Plank starting with 30 seconds a Day. Add 10 – 15 seconds more daily to improve the strength you add to you core. Effectively your goal will be to perform a Plank for 3 – 5 minutes.
Arms – You can do lights lifts in the Gym. If not the gym, you can use a heavy book or object & move it towards your shoulder without losing form & repeat the same for both arms for about 30 times in sets of 3. Effectively your goal will be to perform 100 lifts in each arm.
Legs – You will have to start with squats of 5 – 10 in sets of 3. Alternatively, you can also do Wall sits-up of 5 – 10 in sets of 3. Effectively your goal will be to perform 15 – 30 squats/sit-ups.
Core – You will need start with crunches of 5 – 10 in sets of 3 and keep adding more towards by the day. This will build not just the core but your Lower back & Stamina too. Effectively your goal will be to reach 30 – 50 squats in a day.
3.Stretches – Probably the most neglected but the most crucial part of the exercise Stretching. This will enable all your muscles to stay intact & be activated rather than cramping. It will improve your performance in all activities you undertake. decrease your risk of injuries, help in your joints movements & enable your muscles to work at their best.
Shoulder stretches
Wrist stretches
Hamstring stretches
Calf stretches
Mental Health – The other 50% of your Training comes from Mental Wellness. This will surely help you when you are faced against the harness of nature to give you the strength required to overcome obstacles of any kind. The best mind that can achieve this is a calm mind. We recommend that you partake in Yoga for some Mental Rest & Relaxation.
Take slow, deep breaths. Or try other breathing exercises for relaxation
Soak in a warm bath
Listen to soothing music
Practice mindful meditation
Sleep early and Rise Early
Hope these suggestions proved to be useful to you. These are merely guidelines to be in the right shape of Mental & Physical state. If you are already following a regiment that is suitable to your body, we suggest that you continue. This is for Beginners and Start-up kit for those who are about to undertake the Trek with us.
BMI CUTOFF
BMI for different trek grade conditions are different. If anyone above the cutoff will be considered as overweight and not be allowed to trek with us.
BMI cut off for high altitude trek
| 1. |
BMI For easy trek |
Not above 29 |
|
2. |
BMI for moderate trek |
Not above 28 |
|
3. |
BMI for difficult trek |
Not above 27 |
BP CUT OFF
BP cut off is different for different altitude. If BP is above our cut – off the trekker need to Decent down as soon as possible to the core base. Higher reading is dangerous.
BP cut off for high altitude trek
|
1. |
Systolic reading |
Not more than 160 |
|
2. |
Diastolic reading |
Not more than 100 |
Pic Credit: Kailash
frozen lake in winters Pic Credit : Arjun chauhan
Pic Credit: Kailash
The green lust meadows
Pic credit: Arjun Chauhan
Hiking Shoes
Type: Depending on Terrain & the difficulty of the Trek, you will to choose the right kind of Grip & Sole for the Shoe. We recommend that you get water-resistant shows with a deep, flexible sole for the trail and the adventures that you will experience.
Importance: Your legs need to be well taken care of by the shoes over the course of this Trek. Different terrains pose different threats & the right kind of shoe will make all the difference in the world.
Backpack
Type: This purely depends on the kind of Trek you are undertaking
- ● Short Treks (1 – 3 Days) – 15 litres to 20 litres
- ● Long Treks (3 – 10 Days) – 40 litres to 60 litres
Importance: Your Backpack is as important as your Shoe. Your entire journey will be with the Backpack full of your belongings and all the essentials you need. We recommend that you test the back and choose according to the Trek, your height & comfort it provides.
Daypack
Type: This is a 10 litres – 15 litres Backpack that you need to have with you on the trek for the Summit.
Important: Your Daypack will be for those Summit days and shorter days of the Roopkund trek when you just need your basic essentials with you.
Clothing
Padded Jacket – You will need 1 pair of the jackets each for both summer and winter. Ensure that the jacket is wind-resistant & capable of keeping your warm up to -10 degrees
Fleece Jacket – You will need 2 pairs of the Fleece Jacket. Make sure the material is cotton or cotton blends only.
Thermals – You will only require 1 pair of thermals in the winter. This is optional in summer. These clothes should also be made primarily of cotton. This will keep you warm during the nights when the temperature usually drops.
Trek Pants – These pants are Exclusively meant for Trekking, you will need minimum 2 pairs of Trekking Pants with you always. Ensure it is made of Cotton, it is comfortable and is durable.
Polo T-shirts – Carry 2 – 3 sets of these for the trek. The collar will help keeping the neck from exposure to the sun during the trek, especially during the sunny summer days.
Sun Caps – At high altitudes, the Sun could be harsh and direct exposure could be dangerous. Carry Sun Caps to keep your head cool throughout the trek route, when it is sunny.
Woolen Caps – The nights get very cold in the mountains and you must protect your ears and head from the cold winds. Woolen caps are essential during nights to keep your ears and head warm.
Water-proof Gloves – You will need water-proof gloves as you move towards cold and wet parts of the trek. Gloves keep your hands clean, dry and warm without. Most importantly they give you a firm grip while climbing.
rek Accessories
-
● Trekking Pole: The Trek difficulty can be eased out by carrying one of our Trekking/Hiking poles and it saves almost 60% of your energy when you are climbing a steep slope at high altitude regions. We make it mandatory to carry a Trekking Pole with you for our treks. You can hire a trekking pole from Discoveryhike.
-
● Head-lamp or Torch: A Head-Lamp is also mandatory for our Treks. Carrying this will help you see better in dark places. In case, you are unable to procure a Head-lamp then we suggest carrying a Torch.
Daily essentials
Toiletries: We request you carry all your toiletries and all other hygiene essentials yourself for the trek to avoid borrowing. The basic items needed for the trek are toothpaste, toothbrush, lip-balm, moisturizer, face-wash, toilet rolls and sanitary pads
Bottles & Boxes: We recommend you carry two 1 litre bottles to keep yourself hydrated during throughout the trek route. For both convenience and hygiene, we suggest you carry your own lunch boxes to eat the food we provide.
Mandatory Documents to bring:
Carry the document mentioned below and hand them over to the trek leader at the base camp. You need to bring one copy of the Disclaimer and one photocopy & Original copy of Government Photo ID.
You also need to bring the Medical certificate approval from the doctor that you are physically fit for high altitude point.
How to get to the basecamp – Raithal
Delhi → Haridwar – Delhi
For Dayara Bugyal Trek you need to reach Raithal which is a 290 km drive from Haridwar.
After you reach Haridwar, Discoveryhike will arrange transportation from Haridwar railway station at 6:30 am. The fare of the minicab will be INR 5900 and the cab can accommodate 5 to 6 trekkers or you can take the larger Tempo Traveler, which would cost INR 9000 per vehicle and can accommodate 7 to 10 trekkers. You are expected to reach Haridwar before Discoveryhike vehicle departs. The cost of the transport need to be shared by the trekkers and handed over to the driver itself. You are expected to reach Raithal around 7:30 p.m. depending on road conditions.
How to reach Haridwar railway station.
Option 1: Take the overnight train number 12205 Nandadevi express which departs Delhi at 11:50 p.m. and reaches Haridwar by 3:52 a.m. Once you have arrived at Haridwar, you can call your driver and wait in the station till the cab arrives.
Option 2: Take the DDN Jan-Shatabdi train number 12055 which departs New Delhi station around 3:20 p.m. and reaches Haridwar by 7:50 p.m. This is the best option if you want to reach Haridwar a day before the trek starts. You can find lodging at Haridwar for the night and pick up your Discoveryhike transportation the next morning.
How to reach Haridwar by bus
Haridwar is well-connected by road from Delhi. There are regular buses from Delhi to Haridwar daily as well. You can take any of the buses departing Delhi depending how early you would like to reach Haridwar before the Discoveryhike vehicle departs from the railway station. You can book your bus tickets online.
Self-travel option from Dehradun to Raithal
You need to reach Dehradun a day in advance and take a bus to Bhatwari. From Bhatwari, you need to take another vehicle to Raithal. However, it is recommended to take Discoveryhike vehicle because we don’t want you should face delays for the trek.
How to Get back from Raithal to Haridwar
Raithal → Haridwar → Delhi
Day 6 will be a departure day. You need to drive back to haridwar railway station from Raithal.Discoveryhike will arrange the transportation from Joshimath around 8 a.m. from where you will be driven to Haridwar. The cost of the mini cab is INR 5500 per vehicle and it can accommodate 5 to 6 trekkers. The larger Tempo Traveler vehicle will cost you around INR 9000 per vehicle and this vehicle can accommodate 7 to 10 trekkers. The total cost of the transportation fare needs to be shared by the trekkers and must be paid directly to the driver on reaching Haridwar.
On reaching Haridwar you can take the overnight train Nandadevi Express (train number 12205) which departs around 12:55 a.m. or the Mussorie Express which leaves around 11:15 p.m. from Haridwar railway station.
You can choose to take the bus to return to Delhi. There are regular buses from Haridwar to Delhi.
A journey to the lap of nature:
If you are a fan of hiking and serenity, here’s the perfect hike for you! Here’s bringing you one of the most beautiful treks in Uttarakhand with serene valleys with streams of water running across high altitude meadows and vivid flora and fauna. A perfect choice for beginners, as the Dayara Bugyal trek route is easy to traverse.
The Dayara Bugyal trek is home to snow topped trees, stretches of snow covered forests, cattle feeding on the greenest meadows and the centre of the green pastures in these mountains have always acclaimed the shepherds around.
This trek is exactly how kids would describe a scenery while putting together a work of art during school days. Mountains, snow peaks, meadows, it is an almost unimaginable dream come true.The trek is a collection of picturesque views of Bandarpoonch peak and many others in the Himalayan Range.
The Dayara Bugyal trek includes a full day drive, easy walks to villages, steep climbs to the summit and a downhill exploratory stride.
The view is not easy to describe but briefly put, do expect to see lots of greenery around you, with villages at certain pauses, a brilliant summit and absolutely tantalizing view of Black Peak, Bandarpoonch, Bhagirathi peaks and countless other mountains.
Day 1 – Dehradun to Raithal (7,545 ft )
Estimation travel time: 8-9 hrs
Estimation distance: 220 km
Tip: get ready to make memories
From Dehradun you need to get to Raithal via road, as this is the base camp for the the Dayara Bugyal trek.The journey is about an 8-9 hrs drive that takes you along the Bhagirathi river, a vast expanse of green forests and into the towns of Uttarkashi, from where you move to Batwari. As you draw near to Raithal, the place will welcome with the lovely colours of the sunset over Mt Jaonli and Draupadi ka Danda peaks.
Day 2: Raithal(7,545 ft) to Gui(8,540 ft )
Estimation time of completion: 4-5 hrs
Estimation distance of trek: 8-9 km
Tip: carry sufficient water from the campsite or refill from natural sources
The first thing that you will be able to view at Raithal are the 3 tributaries of Gangotri and the Srikhand Mahadev and the scenery get more clear as you go up the trail to Gui.
The ascent to Gui is very comfortable and you can see the forest campsite from Raithal itself. The route we take is through the village fields and leads to a clearing that has a hand pump and looks like a lawn. Here’s the perfect spot to take a water break because after this the trail gets into a thick forest filled with rhododendron and oaks such as moru and kharsu.
Day 3- Gui (8,540 ft) to Barnala (11,100 ft )
Estimation time of completion: 3-4 hrs
Estimation distance of trek: 3 km
Tip: carry at least 2 liters water from the campsite
Today you make your way out of Gui and climb up towards Dayara and all along the trail you will see mountains slowly cropping up. Twenty minutes into the trail, on your left, you’ll spot a rain shelter from where you take a right to go towards Barnala.
After about an hour and a half of walking through the oak forest trail, you will reach the Barnala Campsite. It includes a small stream that passes through the peaceful clearing. It is surrounded by small hillocks on three of its sides but extends to a lovely scenery of the mountain, on the fourth side.
Now it’s time for a little unwinding and lunch amidst the mountains, after which we will head to the Barnala meadows from the west of the campsite. You will enjoy the view of the meadows in 10-15 mins and further 10 mins into the trail will lead you to a temple named Nag Devta sitting next to a pond(tal). It’s about dusk when you get here. Don’t miss out the view of the entire range of Gangotri range that’s lit by the colours of the sunset.
Also, the rays of the sun falling on Bandarpoonch range to the left is also worth the climb. As you look to the right, you see Kalanag, Srikhand Mahadev, and finally Draupadi ka Danda at the extreme right.
Day 4- Barnala (11,100 ft ) to Dayara Top(12,057 ft) to Chilapada/ Gui (8,540 ft)
Estimation Time of completion: 6-7 hrs
Estimation distance of trek: 8 km
Tip: carry sufficient water from the campsite
On the 4th day of the Dayara Bugyal trek, we’re going to be heading to the Barnala Taal- the upper meadow and then to Dayara, from Barnala Camp.
Once you get to the right where the tree cover is dense, you will find a trail made of stones. Take this route to climb up, and in an hour you will find yourself at the front of end of the green meadows with chania huts in them. On the right side you will see the towering view of the Bandar Poonch and Kala Nag.
After this we climb down, for around 7 hours to Pichkiya, an alpine land and forests with streams running around it.
The splendid stretch of Rhododendrons growing along the patchy meadows around the campsite is a sight to behold.
Day 5- Gui/Chilapada(8,540 ft ) to Raithal (7,545 ft )
Estimation time of completion: 3-4 hrs
Estimation distance of trek: 5 km
Tip: carry at least 2 liters of water from the campsite
As usual, the last day of the Dayara Bugyal trek, we start the journey early in the morning from Chilapada campsite to reach Raital. In sometime, this route will take you to the rain shelter where you sidetracked to Barnala. Within an hour of walking into the trail, you come to the first campsite – Gui.
Keep going for another hour to reach the grassy clearing with a water stream
The trail continues to descend under a heavy canopy of forest cover. Fifteen minutes of descent brings you to the rain shelter from where you diverted to Barnala on the way up. Continue moving down on the main trail. In an hour’s march, you come over the clearing of Gui – your first campsite. Around Gui is where you get the final views of Mt Bandarpoonch on the trek. We stop here for a bit before we descend to Raithal This is where we come to the end of the pleasant Dayara Bugyal trek.
Fitness Tips for the Mountains:
The Mountaineer Fitness Plan starts with training both the Mind & Body. If you get your mind to do it, you’ve already won half the race. Persistence consists of 50% you Mind & 50% your Body.
We at DiscoveryHike believe that with follow the SSS Mantra – A 4 week routine of Stamina, Strength and Stretches, before you start with any trek with us. Whether you are a Beginner or a Pro. An adult or a teenager you follow this regime for 30 days prior to your Trek, it will provide you the desired results. The Brahmatal trek is moderate trek and during the months of January and February, the trail will be snow clad while climbing up higher altitudes.
1.Stamina – In this trek’s case, you will need to particularly enhance your stamina.
Spare 30 – 45 min daily in cardio to build stamina and persistence over time.
You will need to start with walking 4 km & gradually increase the distance and time taken to cover it. Effectively your goal will be to walk for 4+km a day in half hour. From just walking, turn this into running/jogging for the same distance till you feel comfortable covering long distances in short time.
2.Strength – Strength is working on various parts of your body to compliment your Stamina. Carrying your trekking and climbing uphill can be tedious. A lot of muscle is required to endure this trek, especially in areas of the Upper Back, Lower Back, Core, Legs, Arms & more.
Tips to follow:
Upper Body – You will need to do Push-ups after you have done with your running exercise. You will need to make it 5 – 10 push-ups a day. Repeat the same in sets of 3 daily. Effectively your goal will be to reach 15 – 30 push-ups daily.
Lower Back – Perform a Plank starting with 30 seconds a Day. Add 10 – 15 seconds more daily to improve the strength you add to you core. Effectively your goal will be to perform a Plank for 3 – 5 minutes.
Arms – You can do lights lifts in the Gym. If not the gym, you can use a heavy book or object & move it towards your shoulder without losing form & repeat the same for both arms for about 30 times in sets of 3. Effectively your goal will be to perform 100 lifts in each arm.
Legs – You will have to start with squats of 5 – 10 in sets of 3. Alternatively, you can also do Wall sits-up of 5 – 10 in sets of 3. Effectively your goal will be to perform 15 – 30 squats/sit-ups.
Core – You will need start with crunches of 5 – 10 in sets of 3 and keep adding more towards by the day. This will build not just the core but your Lower back & Stamina too. Effectively your goal will be to reach 30 – 50 squats in a day.
3.Stretches – Probably the most neglected but the most crucial part of the exercise Stretching. This will enable all your muscles to stay intact & be activated rather than cramping. It will improve your performance in all activities you undertake. decrease your risk of injuries, help in your joints movements & enable your muscles to work at their best.
Shoulder stretches
Wrist stretches
Hamstring stretches
Calf stretches
Mental Health – The other 50% of your Training comes from Mental Wellness. This will surely help you when you are faced against the harness of nature to give you the strength required to overcome obstacles of any kind. The best mind that can achieve this is a calm mind. We recommend that you partake in Yoga for some Mental Rest & Relaxation.
Take slow, deep breaths. Or try other breathing exercises for relaxation
Soak in a warm bath
Listen to soothing music
Practice mindful meditation
Sleep early and Rise Early
Hope these suggestions proved to be useful to you. These are merely guidelines to be in the right shape of Mental & Physical state. If you are already following a regiment that is suitable to your body, we suggest that you continue. This is for Beginners and Start-up kit for those who are about to undertake the Trek with us.
BMI CUTOFF
BMI for different trek grade conditions are different. If anyone above the cutoff will be considered as overweight and not be allowed to trek with us.
BMI cut off for high altitude trek
| 1. |
BMI For easy trek |
Not above 29 |
|
2. |
BMI for moderate trek |
Not above 28 |
|
3. |
BMI for difficult trek |
Not above 27 |
BP CUT OFF
BP cut off is different for different altitude. If BP is above our cut – off the trekker need to Decent down as soon as possible to the core base. Higher reading is dangerous.
BP cut off for high altitude trek
|
1. |
Systolic reading |
Not more than 160 |
|
2. |
Diastolic reading |
Not more than 100 |
Pic Credit: Kailash
frozen lake in winters Pic Credit : Arjun chauhan
Pic Credit: Kailash
The green lust meadows
Pic credit: Arjun Chauhan
Hiking Shoes
Type: Depending on Terrain & the difficulty of the Trek, you will to choose the right kind of Grip & Sole for the Shoe. We recommend that you get water-resistant shows with a deep, flexible sole for the trail and the adventures that you will experience.
Importance: Your legs need to be well taken care of by the shoes over the course of this Trek. Different terrains pose different threats & the right kind of shoe will make all the difference in the world.
Backpack
Type: This purely depends on the kind of Trek you are undertaking
- ● Short Treks (1 – 3 Days) – 15 litres to 20 litres
- ● Long Treks (3 – 10 Days) – 40 litres to 60 litres
Importance: Your Backpack is as important as your Shoe. Your entire journey will be with the Backpack full of your belongings and all the essentials you need. We recommend that you test the back and choose according to the Trek, your height & comfort it provides.
Daypack
Type: This is a 10 litres – 15 litres Backpack that you need to have with you on the trek for the Summit.
Important: Your Daypack will be for those Summit days and shorter days of the Roopkund trek when you just need your basic essentials with you.
Clothing
Padded Jacket – You will need 1 pair of the jackets each for both summer and winter. Ensure that the jacket is wind-resistant & capable of keeping your warm up to -10 degrees
Fleece Jacket – You will need 2 pairs of the Fleece Jacket. Make sure the material is cotton or cotton blends only.
Thermals – You will only require 1 pair of thermals in the winter. This is optional in summer. These clothes should also be made primarily of cotton. This will keep you warm during the nights when the temperature usually drops.
Trek Pants – These pants are Exclusively meant for Trekking, you will need minimum 2 pairs of Trekking Pants with you always. Ensure it is made of Cotton, it is comfortable and is durable.
Polo T-shirts – Carry 2 – 3 sets of these for the trek. The collar will help keeping the neck from exposure to the sun during the trek, especially during the sunny summer days.
Sun Caps – At high altitudes, the Sun could be harsh and direct exposure could be dangerous. Carry Sun Caps to keep your head cool throughout the trek route, when it is sunny.
Woolen Caps – The nights get very cold in the mountains and you must protect your ears and head from the cold winds. Woolen caps are essential during nights to keep your ears and head warm.
Water-proof Gloves – You will need water-proof gloves as you move towards cold and wet parts of the trek. Gloves keep your hands clean, dry and warm without. Most importantly they give you a firm grip while climbing.
rek Accessories
-
● Trekking Pole: The Trek difficulty can be eased out by carrying one of our Trekking/Hiking poles and it saves almost 60% of your energy when you are climbing a steep slope at high altitude regions. We make it mandatory to carry a Trekking Pole with you for our treks. You can hire a trekking pole from Discoveryhike.
-
● Head-lamp or Torch: A Head-Lamp is also mandatory for our Treks. Carrying this will help you see better in dark places. In case, you are unable to procure a Head-lamp then we suggest carrying a Torch.
Daily essentials
Toiletries: We request you carry all your toiletries and all other hygiene essentials yourself for the trek to avoid borrowing. The basic items needed for the trek are toothpaste, toothbrush, lip-balm, moisturizer, face-wash, toilet rolls and sanitary pads
Bottles & Boxes: We recommend you carry two 1 litre bottles to keep yourself hydrated during throughout the trek route. For both convenience and hygiene, we suggest you carry your own lunch boxes to eat the food we provide.
Mandatory Documents to bring:
Carry the document mentioned below and hand them over to the trek leader at the base camp. You need to bring one copy of the Disclaimer and one photocopy & Original copy of Government Photo ID.
You also need to bring the Medical certificate approval from the doctor that you are physically fit for high altitude point.
How to get to the basecamp – Raithal
Delhi → Haridwar – Delhi
For Dayara Bugyal Trek you need to reach Raithal which is a 290 km drive from Haridwar.
After you reach Haridwar, Discoveryhike will arrange transportation from Haridwar railway station at 6:30 am. The fare of the minicab will be INR 5900 and the cab can accommodate 5 to 6 trekkers or you can take the larger Tempo Traveler, which would cost INR 9000 per vehicle and can accommodate 7 to 10 trekkers. You are expected to reach Haridwar before Discoveryhike vehicle departs. The cost of the transport need to be shared by the trekkers and handed over to the driver itself. You are expected to reach Raithal around 7:30 p.m. depending on road conditions.
How to reach Haridwar railway station.
Option 1: Take the overnight train number 12205 Nandadevi express which departs Delhi at 11:50 p.m. and reaches Haridwar by 3:52 a.m. Once you have arrived at Haridwar, you can call your driver and wait in the station till the cab arrives.
Option 2: Take the DDN Jan-Shatabdi train number 12055 which departs New Delhi station around 3:20 p.m. and reaches Haridwar by 7:50 p.m. This is the best option if you want to reach Haridwar a day before the trek starts. You can find lodging at Haridwar for the night and pick up your Discoveryhike transportation the next morning.
How to reach Haridwar by bus
Haridwar is well-connected by road from Delhi. There are regular buses from Delhi to Haridwar daily as well. You can take any of the buses departing Delhi depending how early you would like to reach Haridwar before the Discoveryhike vehicle departs from the railway station. You can book your bus tickets online.
Self-travel option from Dehradun to Raithal
You need to reach Dehradun a day in advance and take a bus to Bhatwari. From Bhatwari, you need to take another vehicle to Raithal. However, it is recommended to take Discoveryhike vehicle because we don’t want you should face delays for the trek.
How to Get back from Raithal to Haridwar
Raithal → Haridwar → Delhi
Day 6 will be a departure day. You need to drive back to haridwar railway station from Raithal.Discoveryhike will arrange the transportation from Joshimath around 8 a.m. from where you will be driven to Haridwar. The cost of the mini cab is INR 5500 per vehicle and it can accommodate 5 to 6 trekkers. The larger Tempo Traveler vehicle will cost you around INR 9000 per vehicle and this vehicle can accommodate 7 to 10 trekkers. The total cost of the transportation fare needs to be shared by the trekkers and must be paid directly to the driver on reaching Haridwar.
On reaching Haridwar you can take the overnight train Nandadevi Express (train number 12205) which departs around 12:55 a.m. or the Mussorie Express which leaves around 11:15 p.m. from Haridwar railway station.
You can choose to take the bus to return to Delhi. There are regular buses from Haridwar to Delhi.
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