Kedarkantha vs Dayara Bugyal: Popular treks in uttarakhand
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Kedarkantha vs Dayara Bugyal: Popular treks in uttarakhand

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Dayara Bugyal trek and Kedarkantha trek are popular as winter treks. These treks are located in Uttarakhand but in different districts. While differentiating Kedarkantha vs Dayara Bugyal Trek we get briefly more information about the trekking in Uttarakhand. Let’s see the factors that make both the treks poles apart.  

  • Altitude and Duration 
View Of Dayara Bugyal
View Of Dayara Bugyal

The highest point of the Dayara Bugyal Trek, Dayara Top, is about 11,950 ft (3,640 m), and the trek takes 6 days from Dehradun. On the other side, the Kedarkantha summit is about 12,500 ft (3,810 m). The trek takes 5 days from Dehradun. 

  • Best time to visit kedarkantha vs dayara bugyal Trek
View Of Kedarkantha
View Of Kedarkantha

Kedarkantha Trek is open throughout the year but mostly it is famous in winter. The best time to visit the trek is from December to April. In April, it is covered with snow.

Dayara Bugyal is popular in two seasons: winter, when the meadows are under snow from late December to March, and May to November, when they turn green. The fresh green meadows and surrounding area look beautiful, covered as they are in a green carpet. For a snow trek, plan Dayara Bugyal between late December and February. 

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  • Highlights of kedarkantha vs dayara bugyal Trek 
Juda Ka Talab
Juda Ka Talab

The attraction to trekkers in Kedarkantha is Juda ka Talab, the dense forest, green meadows, the breathtaking campsite. Nonetheless, the highlighted point of Dayara Bugyal Trek is. The trekkers get to see the view of famous peaks like Draupadi Ka Danda, Bandarpoonch, and Black Peak. although you can see the culture of Raithal village. 

  • Difficulty of kedarkantha vs dayara bugyal

Dayara Bugyal Trek is an easy-moderate Trek that is perfect for beginners. However, while the Kedarkantha Trek is easy to moderate, with one long, steep summit morning on snow, so a basic level of fitness helps.

Comparing more winter treks? See Brahmatal vs Dayara Bugyal and Kedarkantha vs Brahmatal.