Dayara Bugyal vs Kedartal: the numbers
| Dayara Bugyal | Kedartal | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,750 m | 4,750 m |
| Days on trail | 5 days | 7 days |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate–hard |
| Region | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | Dec–Mar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Apr–Nov | Apr, Nov |
| Peaks in view | Bandarpoonch, Black Peak, Gangotri I, Jaonli | Thalay Sagar, Bhrigupanth, Meru, Jogin I, Manda I, Gangotri I, Shivling |
| 3D route | Fly the Dayara Bugyal trail → | Fly the Kedartal trail → |
Kedartal goes 1,000 m higher (4,750 m against 3,750 m). Kedartal takes 2 more days on the trail. Dayara Bugyal is the easier of the two (Easy against Moderate–hard). Their best seasons don't overlap: Dayara Bugyal in Dec–Mar, Kedartal in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 38 km apart in a straight line.
