Gidara Bugyal FAQs

Trek to Gidara Bugyal is more challenging than the Dayara Bugyal trek.

Gidara Bugyal trek is a moderate grade trek, it is advised to prepare for the trek by running, cycling and swimming which help improve cardiovascular stamina.

Ans:- We don’t recommend using Diamox without prior consultation from your doctor. It is always better to get acclimatized without the help of medicines.

Good trekking shoes are the most important part of the trek, so you have to be very careful before buying it. You can go through our Article “Important things to carry for trekking” to get an idea of important things to carry for trekking.

Ans:- Himalayan water is consider as a clean and mineral water but for safe side use boil water / chlorine tablet, during the trek ask once to trek leader or guide from where to fill water bottles.

Ans:- Yes, if you would like to travel independently, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time frame for any number of people. Cost for private trip is fixed on the basis of group size, trek area, duration and trek style. You can check out some Gidara Bugyal Trekking Tour Packages

Yes, the Gidara Bugyal Trek is safe. The level of difficulty for the Gidara Bugyal Trek is moderate, so the route is not very dangerous.  Having an experienced trekking guide with you on your trek is a wise decision as he/she would know the route well and will help you keep on track. Staying attentive while trekking ensures safety.

However, euttaranchal.com always provides its trekkers with professional guidance and supervision. Your safety is our utmost priority.

We provide Bag Offloading as an add-on service where your rucksack/backpack will be transferred on a mule or by the porter. That way you can travel light with just your day pack with essentials like rain jacket, water bottle, camera, packed lunch, etc.

• Bag Offloading on Mule costs Rs. 300 per bag per day
• Bag Offloading on Porter costs Rs. 400-500 per bag per day (depending upon the severity of the trail)

Gidara Bugyal trek is situated at an altitude of 4,309 mts above the sea level.

Raithal is the base of Gidara Bugyal Trek. And the entire trekking distance is roughly around 45 km.

Here is a guide to prepare you for the trek.

Beginners guide for high altitude trekking

Jan, Feb, May, June, July, Aug, October, and December are the best months to visit Gidara Bugyal Trek. Avoid trekking in the monsoons season. The incessant rains in the monsoon make the route slippery and the region is prone to unexpected landslides, cloudbursts, and roadblocks.

Ans:- Treks are safe for woman traveling solo. We either provide them room / tent on sharing basis with other woman trekkers. We will provide you a tent on Single Occupancy at no extra cost if you are the only woman in the group.

Ans:- We provide Dome Tents on Double or Triple Occupancy. Single Occupancy tent can be provided on request. We use tents like Marmot Catalyst, Quechua Quickhiker, The North Face, Foxhunter, etc.

Ans:- You can either buy a bamboo stick or get a hiking pole on rent. You can also buy one online or from any outdoor gear store.

You can check all the important things to carry for trekking. Check out the list:- Important things to carry for trekking

Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport and Dehradun railway station is the nearest railway station for Gidara Bugyal Trek in Uttarakhand.

Gidara Bugyal trek is situated in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state. Gidara Bugyal is similar to the famous Dayara Bugyal trek. But Gidara Bugyal trek is more challenging than the Dayara Bugyal. It is the largest high-altitude meadow.