Gidara Bugyal- Trek complete Travel Guide Information/ Tourist Place, Uttarakhand

Gidara Bugyal- A Unknown Trek in High altitudes of Uttarakhand

Gidara Bugyal is a lush green Meadow that lies in district Uttarkashi in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, The Northern state of India. Gidara Bugyal is situated around 14,000 feet above sea level. Gidara Bugyal is one the highest and largest Bugyal/Meadow. Bugyals are also well known as “Nature’s Own Garden”. Gidara Bugyal is mainly famous for trekking and camping.

Gidara Bugyal trek is quite difficult to reach. It requires good physical health for a trekker. Gidara Bugyal is full of beauty with greenery. Draupadi Ka Danda, Bandarpoonch, and Gangotri Himalayan peaks can be seen easily from the Gidara Bugyal trek. This trek is full of scenic views. While trekking to Gidara Bugyal one can witness the beautiful State Flower of Uttarakhand, Brahma Kamal (God’s own lotus). As this flower can grow only above 13,000 feet. Gidara Bugyal trek is quite unknown and unexplored because of its difficult trek and high altitude. Gidara Bugyal is around 20 kms far from the well-known Bugyal- Dayara Bugyal. Even no human dwelling is there in Gidara Bugyal, only some Gujjar lives there. Bhangeli is a base camp from where the Gidara Bugyal trek starts.

Overview of the Gidara Bugyal trek- Uttarakhand

State– Uttarakhand

District– Uttarkashi

Altitude- 14,000 ft above sea level

Trek Difficulty– Moderate to difficult

Language– Hindi, Garhwali

Trek Duration– 6 to 7 days

Base Camp– Bhangeli, Uttarkashi

Trek Route Distance– Around 45 km whole trek

Necessary Essentials to Carry for Gidara Bugyal-

While Trekking to high altitude trek, tourist should always carry a lightweight backpack, with only needy items like: –

Energy bars

Waterproof jacket, Trackpants, Good quality Woolen shocks (always carry extra pairs).

Hot water bottle

Gloves, Wind sheeter

Fleece clothes in layers

Raincoat or you can buy a local plastic raincoat (during monsoon as it can there any time).

Medicines according to your need, First Aid kit

Personal toiletries

Thermal innerwear

Good quality boots with good grip

Sunscreen, Torch

Walking Stick if needed

Woolen cap

Sleeping bag, Tents.

Best Time for Tourist to visit Gidara Bugyal-

The best time to do Gidara Bugyal Trek, Uttarakhand is in the month of June and September as in this time snow is half melted and you can see some beautiful patches of Snow in Gidara Bugyal. And in the end month of September when the snow has melted trekkers can see beautiful Gidara Bugyal with lush green beauty. And you can clearly see the Beautiful Himalayan range- Bandarpoonch, Draupadi ka Danda, and Gangotri peak.

Travelling Tip for Gidara Bugyal-

The only person with good physical health should visit Gidara Bugyal Trek, as this trek is difficult due to high altitude. A person having BP problems, Diabetes, Difficulty in breathing, etc should not go on this trek.

Always go in groups for the Gidara Bugyal trek as it is located at a high altitude and quite risky.

Always go on the Gidara Bugyal trek with an expert guide.

Always take your necessary medication on a trek with you.

Adventures trekkers should go for Gidara Bugyal.

Where to Stay in Gidara Bugyal Trek-

Gidara Bugyal is situated at a high altitude in the Uttarkashi district. It is difficult to reach there. So, the only facility for staying in Gidara Bugyal Trek is only Camps. Trekkers always take their own Tents and Food Supplies. You can hire mules to carry your items.

Different ways -How to Reach Gidara Bugyal-

By Rail-

To Reach Gidara Bugyal, Nearest Railway Station is in Dehradun. Dehradun is 5hrs drive away from Uttarkashi. And from Uttarkashi Bhangeli is around 46 km away.

By Bus-

To reach Gidara Bugyal, you can take a bus from Dehradun, Rishikesh to Uttarkashi. And then drive to Bhangeli, Uttarkashi.

By Air-

To Reach Gidara Bugyal, Nearest Airport is in Dehradun, Jolly Grand Airport.

Places to visit for tourist around Gidara Bugyal-

Dayara Bugyal-

Dayara Bugyal is a Meadow in the Uttarkashi district. Dayara Bugyal is 20 km before to reach Gidara Bugyal. Dayara Bugyal is easy to moderate trek for Trekkers.