Bugyals of Garhwal: The Sky Meadows of the Gods
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Where the forest thins and the sky lowers itself to kiss the earth, the Bugyals of Garhwal unfurl like emerald carpets across the high Himalayas. These ancient alpine meadows — from Ali-Bedni to Panwali, from Dayara to Kush Kalyani — are not just landscapes, but living altars of peace, bloom, and breath.
Blessed by snow-fed streams, wildflowers, and grazing flocks, they echo the rhythm of mountain life and the footsteps of sages.
In spring, they blush with rhododendrons and Brahma Kamal, and in monsoon, they dance under the clouds.
The Bugyals are where trekkers find silence, shepherds find rhythm, and the soul finds sky. Some of the most beautiful Bugyals in Garhwal are-
Chopta Bugyal (Mini Switzerland of India)
- Altitude: ~2,680 m
- Location: Rudraprayag district
- Highlights: Gateway to Tungnath–Chandrashila, meadows surrounded by deodar & rhododendron forests.
- Best Season: March–May and September–November
Bedni Bugyal
- Altitude: ~3,354 m
- Location: Trek en route to Roopkund (Chamoli)
- Highlights: Panoramic views of Trishul & Nanda Ghunti, wildflower fields, Brahma Kamal.
- Often Clubbed With: Aali Bugyal
Aali Bugyal
- Altitude: ~3,400 m
- Location: Between Didina and Bedni on Roopkund Trek
- Highlights: One of Asia’s largest high-altitude meadows; gently sloping green pastures.
- Season: June–October
Dayara Bugyal
- Altitude: ~3,408 m
- Location: Uttarkashi district
- Highlights: Easy access, popular for both summer treks and winter snow treks.
- Nearby: Bakariya Top, Barnala Tal
Panwali Kantha Bugyal
- Altitude: ~3,368 m
- Location: Near Ghuttu / Trijuginarayan, part of old Char Dham trail
- Highlights:Overlooks the full Char Dham range on clear days; lesser-known but expansive.
- Wildlife: Rare sightings of Himalayan tahr and monal
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Total Journey
Different for each Bugyal
Nearest Railway Station
Haridwar, Rishikesh
Transport Services
Bike, Car, Taxi, Tempo, Bus
Approx Time Taken
Different for each Bugyal