DAYARA BUGYAL
Mountains Move You. The Mat Grounds You.
PRICE
USD 1150
LIMITED SPOTS
DATE
MAY 23 – 29, 2026
Dayara Bugyal is one of the most beautiful alpine meadows in India. “Bugyal” in the local Garhwali language means high-altitude pasture land. The vast rolling meadows offer breathtaking panoramas of the Himalayan ranges, making it the perfect setting for a trek that moves the body and a yoga practice that grounds the mind. Adding to its charm is the rich cultural essence of the region, where local shepherds still bring their herds to graze on these high-altitude pastures, keeping alive traditions that have flourished for centuries.
Located in Uttarakhand, the trail winds through sweeping meadows, dense oak, rhododendron, and maple forests, opening up to views of Bandarpunch, Srikanth, Draupadi ka Danda, and the Gangotri range. We camp in remote, quiet spots far from the usual trekking crowds, with fresh meals prepared by our chef over the fire. No frills, no shortcuts — just raw nature, simple living, and the kind of stillness that’s hard to find anywhere else.
WHY THIS RETREAT IS
MULTIDIMENSIONAL
PHYSICAL DIMENSION
Trek. Altitude. Functional strength. The body is challenged in real terrain. Endurance and resilience are built, not imagined.
NERVOUS SYSTEM DIMENSION
Pranayama. Silence. Meditation. This is performance physiology — not just relaxation.
MENTAL DIMENSION
Silent walks. Structured journaling. Integration blueprint. Clarity is trained. Identity is examined consciously.
EMOTIONAL DIMENSION
Tribal fire circle. Shaking therapy. Painting. Stored tension is released. Vulnerability happens in containment, not chaos.
SOCIAL / RELATIONAL DIMENSION
Silent walks. Structured journaling. Integration blueprint. Clarity is trained. Identity is examined consciously.
ENVIRONMENTAL DIMENSION
Mountains. Forest immersion. Cultural exposure. The external environment shifts perspective. Nature recalibrates scale.
DATE
May 23 - 29, 2026
DURATION
7 Days 6 Nights
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
3,807 m / 12490 ft
TRIP TYPE
Trek + Yoga + Cultural
ACCOMODATION
Lodge + Camping
WEATHER
No rain/snow
TEMPERATURE
0° C to 14° C
FITNESS
Moderate
ITINERARY
Drive from Dehradun to Kanataal
Time – 2.5 hours.
Overnight in a Lodge.
Yoga foundation
Journaling
Drive from Kanataal to Barsu
Trek: from Barsu to Barnala (2925 m).
Distance: 5 kms. Time: 4 hrs.
Overnight in camps.
Trek
Hatha Yoga
Journaling
Trek from Barnala to Dayara Bugyal – 3440 m
Distance: 4 kms. Time: 4 hrs
Overnight: Overnight in camps.
Trek
Yoga practise
Journaling
Bonfire
Trek from Dayara Bugyal to Dayara summit (3807 m) and return back.
Distance: 8 kms. Time: 6 hrs.
Overnight in camps.
Summit day trek
Journaling
Trek from Dayara Bugyal to Barsu – 2300m
Distance: 9 kms. Time: 4 hrs
Drive from Barsu to Landour. Time – 5 hours
Overnight: overnight in a Homestay
Nature immersion (solo forest sit)
Creative Release Night ( Bonfire + music +) An intentional closing ritual around the fire.
Yoga + Meditation Journal
A stay in serene beautiful hill station town
Exploring the cultural and charm of this place. Sisters’ bazaar & landour bakehouse
St. Paul’s church, an 1840s cantonment church Notable for its rifle-notched pews.
The highest vantage point in landour—lal Tibba—offers sweeping views of the himalayan Peaks on clear days.
Doma’s inn tibetan cafe Ruskin bond house
Kellogg’s Memorial Church and the Landour Language School
