Destinations 1: Barsu-Dayara Bugyal-Surya Top Winter & Summer track
Duration: 6 days
Distance: Base village Barsu is 8 hours (approx) from Dehradun
For family and groups
Experiences: Rural Touch, Abundant Flora-Fauna, Snow- Coverd Expanse
Day 01- Dehradun To Barsu village
The 8 hours road leading from Dehradun to Barsu, the base Camp of this trek, is full of Torism Friendly Experience.When you about to reach Barsu village keep your eyes on Himalaya’s Mt. Srikanth, Gangotri-1,3 and Jonli peak, Rudragaira these are visible from Barsu. After reaching the village, it is golden opportunity to visit the mythological Temples of Nagdevta & Rajadevta, Barsu lake, Waterfall, Trout Fish Pond, Apple Orchards and Honey Colony. To see & understand the rural environment closely come face to face with villagers to learn about their food habits, customs, traditional methods of preserving nature’s tradition such as methods of making natural fertilizer from dried leaves of Birch,Oak etc.
Day 02- Barsu To Bharnala Bugyal
Set off for Bharnala Bugyal. Total distance you will cover today is about 3 Km. The path gains altitude gradually, but offer magnificent views of Mt. Srikanth, Gangotri series. On this paths one can Experience Oaks¼ckat][kj”kq]eks:½ , Rhododendron, variety of Birds etc. Around the site you will forget your tiredness after seeing beautiful natural Bharnala Pond, Nagdevta Temple & Meadows of Barnala. Barnala is known among nature lover, trekkars about adventurous activates as Skiing training conducted at this place by NIM, Tourism Department & Other Agencies.
Day 03- Barnala To Devkund
Dayara Bugyal is situated at distance of 3 Km From Barnala. On This trek you wander all around day and witnessed vividity of nature, Himalayan peak, Gujjar Huts and Devkund Lake. Devkund means Ponds of Deites.
Day 04- Devkund To Sayari
On this path Kelshu valley, Dodital range, Dariya Top, Eastern side of Yamnotri Himalaya are visible. This is a mix trail of flats land and steep gradients.Head towards small valley called Syari Bugyal.Syari is a common grazing lands for sheeps, cattles and home for abundant flora-fauna such as Bhojapatra etc.
Day 05 – Syari – Surya Top To Barsugaira
Wake up early to set-off Suryatop, which is known for magnificiant sunrise view never miss it on your trek. From here, take in breathtaking sights of Mt. Bandarpoonch, Kaala Naag/ Black peak, Uchalaru top, Trail to Gidyara Bugyal. Retrace your steps towards Barsugaira, which is your next camp site.
Day 06 – Barsugaira To Barsu Village
Before reaching Barsugaira you became familiar with different trail Uttaron Top, From here you can see different angle of Dyara Bugyal, Bakriya Top, Barnala Bugyal, Barsu village and Himalayan range.In Barsugaira easily sighted birds are Himalayan Monal and Unknown bird spieces, Himalayan Berrey, Oak Trees, High altitude Rhododendron etc. Towards Barsu you reached Pichkya Bugyal, small river named Jhagjhanda gad, which is orginated from Dayara catchment zone. When you are about to reach village Barsu, one can visit Rajadevta temple. Drive back to Dehradun with memory of this wonderful trek.