Dayara Bugyal vs Kedarkantha
Pick Dayara Bugyal for
nature, peace and quiet, fewer people
Pick Kedarkantha for
adventure
| Dayara Bugyal | Kedarkantha | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Barsu, Uttarkashi | Uttarakhand, Sankri, Uttarkashi |
| Highest point | 3,639 m | 3,810 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 22 km | about 20 km |
| Days on the ground | 5–6 | 6 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,600 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun |
| With kids | Good | Possible |
| With seniors | Possible | Not advised |
| Permits | Forest permit, usually handled by the operator. | Forest entry fee (Govind Wildlife Sanctuary area), usually handled by your trek operator. |
Dayara Bugyal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Kedarkantha: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely