We have closed Gidara Bugyal.
We are finding the campsites on the trek non-conducive, even with a single rainfall. We have explored an excellent alternative for Gidara.Check out Surya Top
TREK DIFFICULTY
Moderate-Difficult
TREK DURATION
8 days
HIGHEST ALTITUDE
13,900 ft
A trek to the grandest meadows in our bouquet
There is simply no comparison between Gidara Bugyal and any other meadow. Gidara Bugyal is the crown jewel of our bouquet of meadow treks.
Hidden inside the folds of the mountains, the grassland spreads across the valley floor. It takes almost half a day to cross the length of it, so vast are the meadows.
It is the beauty of the meadows that takes everyone by surprise. The meadows flow far and wide across the valley and rise above the valley walls. The only breaks in the expanse of meadows are the clear, running streams.
Miles of grassy rolling hills surround the meadows, enveloping them like an amphitheatre. Even our local staff, who have seen their fair share of meadows, are in awe of the beauty of Gidara. According to them, “agar Gidara nahi dekha, toh kuch nahi dekha.” If you haven't seen Gidara, you haven't seen much of anything.
The jaw-dropping beauty, seclusion, and exclusivity of the Gidara meadows make it a must-do for the discerning trekker.
There is simply no comparison between Gidara Bugyal and any other meadow. Gidara Bugyal is the crown jewel of our bouquet of meadow treks.
Hidden inside the folds of the mountains, the grassland spreads across the valley floor. It takes almost half a day to cross the length of it, so vast are the meadows.
Gidara Bugyal - Complete Trek Information
We have always wanted trekkers to be well-informed before they go on a Himalayan trek. Knowledge is the difference between a safe trek and a dangerous one. It’s also the difference between a wholesome experience and a superficial experience.
Use this section to learn about the Gidara Bugyal trek. It has in-depth information about each day of the trek, what to expect, and how you need to prepare for it. Many years of expertise have gone into this content. Trekkers find that extremely useful.
Gidara Bugyal Videos
Watch these videos to prepare for your Gidara Bugyal trek.
Photo Gallery
One of the biggest highlights of the Gidara Bugyal trek is the ridge walk from one end of the meadow to the other. It stretches for almost 3-4 hours, and makes for one of the most pleasurable ridge walks in the country! Photo by Nitesh Kumar
The ridge walk at Gidara Bugyal becomes magical with autumn colours by the end of September. While most trekkers love the summer experience with lush meadows and flower beds, the autumn colours are an experience on their own. Photo by Kush Gala.
It's very easy to mistake the Dokrani meadows for the Gidara Bugyal. With vast grasslands and stunning summit views, it's a high point on its own. But it's only halfway up to Gidara Bugyal. Photo by Nitesh Kumar
What I Like About the Gidara Bugyal Trek
What I Like About the Gidara Bugyal Trek
Trek Trivia
Things Nobody Tells You About Gidara Bugyal
Did You Know Gidara Bugyal is Connected to Dayara Bugyal?
Gidara Bugyal is not very faraway from Dayara Bugyal. It might just be around 20 km away as the crow flies.
Our team recently explored a route from Barsu, one of the base camps of the Dayara Bugyal trek, all the way to Gidara Bugyal and Bhangeli.
It was a successful exploration, and makes for a terrific trek on its own!
A lesser-known hot spring - Gangnani
Very few people know or visit the Gangnani Hot Spring, which is just a stone's throw away from Bhangeli.
These are large pools of refreshingly hot water, that bubble out of the core of the mountains. If you've just ended your trek and have time to visit the hot springs, it's a must-do in the region!
(They have separate baths for men and women, but the maintenance of the place is not the best.)
5 Reasons Why Indiahikes
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More than 30,000 trekkers trek with us every year. In addition, our outdoor learning division (InSoul) has participants from the who’s of the education organisation in India, from the IIMs to BITS to top international schools. More than 5,000 participants from these institutions trek with us annually. We do not spend a single rupee on advertising to get these participants. Our reputation precedes us.
We are pioneers in trekking. Since 2007, we have documented and brought out most of India’s famous treks: Roopkund, Rupin Pass, Buran Ghati, Kedarkantha, Kashmir Great Lakes, Tarsar Marsar, Phulara Ridge—the list goes on. In 2023-24 alone, we brought out nine new treks in Indian trekking. We know treks better than anyone. This comes directly from the reason why Indiahikes was born: to bring out trek information and enable trekkers to trek on their own. We believe everyone must trek.
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