Dayara Bugyal vs Bali Pass: the numbers
| Dayara Bugyal | Bali Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,750 m | 4,950 m |
| Days on trail | 5 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Region | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | Dec–Mar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Apr–Nov | – |
| Peaks in view | Bandarpoonch, Black Peak, Gangotri I, Jaonli | Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Bandarpunch II, Kalanag |
| 3D route | Fly the Dayara Bugyal trail → | Fly the Bali Pass trail → |
Bali Pass goes 1,200 m higher (4,950 m against 3,750 m). Bali Pass takes 3 more days on the trail. Dayara Bugyal is the easier of the two (Easy against Hard). Their best seasons don't overlap: Dayara Bugyal in Dec–Mar, Bali Pass in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 32 km apart in a straight line.
