Gidara Bugyal: The Endless Green Carpet of Garhwal
If you found Dayara Bugyal beautiful but too crowded, Gidara Bugyal is your answer. Located at 13,900 ft, it is one of the largest high-altitude meadows in India—so vast that it takes hours to walk from one end to the other.
Gidara vs. Dayara: The Truth
- Crowd: Dayara is for beginners/families. Gidara is for serious trekkers who want solitude.
- Difficulty: Gidara is significantly tougher. The ascent is steeper, and water sources are scarcer.
- The Views: Gidara sits closer to the Gangotri massif, offering more “in-your-face” views of peaks like Gangotri I, II, and III.
Quick Itinerary Snapshot
- Start Point: Bhangeli Village (near Gangnani).
- Duration: 4-5 Days.
- Best Time: September (Post-monsoon green) or June (Summer bloom).
- Safety: Do not attempt this without a local guide. The trail is not as well-marked as Dayara, and getting lost in the vast meadow is easy when mist rolls in.
