Dayara Bugyal vs Roopkund (Skeleton Lake)
Pick Dayara Bugyal for
snow, first-timers, peace and quiet, an easier walk, fewer days
Pick Roopkund (Skeleton Lake) for
adventure, a real challenge
| Dayara Bugyal | Roopkund (Skeleton Lake) | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Barsu, Uttarkashi | Uttarakhand, Lohajung, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 3,639 m | 5,029 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Difficult |
| Trek distance | about 22 km | about 53 km |
| Days on the ground | 5–6 | 8–9 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Jun, Sep |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | May, Jun, Oct |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,600 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Good | Not advised |
| With seniors | Possible | Not advised |
| Permits | Forest permit, usually handled by the operator. | Forest permit; confirm current Nanda Devi Biosphere restrictions before booking. |
Dayara Bugyal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Roopkund (Skeleton Lake): when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- ❄︎May
- ❄︎Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- ❄︎Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely