Kedarkantha vs Dayara Bugyal: the numbers
| Kedarkantha | Dayara Bugyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,810 m | 3,750 m |
| Days on trail | 5 days | 5 days |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy |
| Region | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | Dec–Feb | Dec–Mar |
| Also possible | Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr | Apr–Nov |
| Peaks in view | Swargarohini, Black Peak · Kalanag, Bandarpoonch, Ranglana | Bandarpoonch, Black Peak, Gangotri I, Jaonli |
| 3D route | Fly the Kedarkantha trail → | Fly the Dayara Bugyal trail → |
Kedarkantha goes 60 m higher (3,810 m against 3,750 m). Dayara Bugyal is the easier of the two (Easy against Easy–moderate). Both are at their best in Dec–Feb. The trailheads are about 45 km apart in a straight line.
