Gaumukh Tapovan vs Dayara Bugyal: the numbers
| Gaumukh Tapovan | Dayara Bugyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,460 m | 3,750 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 5 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy |
| Region | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Dec–Mar |
| Also possible | Nov | Apr–Nov |
| Peaks in view | Shivling, Bhagirathi I, Bhagirathi II, Meru, Sudarshan Parbat, Thalay Sagar, Kedar Dome, Satopanth | Bandarpoonch, Black Peak, Gangotri I, Jaonli |
| 3D route | Fly the Gaumukh Tapovan trail → | Fly the Dayara Bugyal trail → |
Gaumukh Tapovan goes 710 m higher (4,460 m against 3,750 m). Gaumukh Tapovan takes 3 more days on the trail. Dayara Bugyal is the easier of the two (Easy against Moderate). Their best seasons don't overlap: Gaumukh Tapovan in Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dayara Bugyal in Dec–Mar. The trailheads are about 44 km apart in a straight line.
