Dayara Bugyal vs Deoria Tal
Pick Dayara Bugyal for
snow
Pick Deoria Tal for
tight budgets, photography, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Dayara Bugyal | Deoria Tal | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Barsu, Uttarkashi | Uttarakhand, Sari, Rudraprayag |
| Highest point | 3,639 m | 2,438 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 22 km | about 20 km |
| Days on the ground | 5–6 | 3–4 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May, Jun |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,600 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Possible | Good |
| Permits | Forest permit, usually handled by the operator. | Forest camping fee at the lake. |
Dayara Bugyal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Deoria Tal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely