Ali & Bhyundar Bugyals Trek

Ali & Bhyundar Bugyals Trek

Trek across Asia's largest high-altitude meadows — two vast alpine pastures at 3500m in the Garhwal Himalayas

Moderate 📍 Uttarakhand 📏 25 km ⛰️ Max 3650m 📅 4 day(s) ✅ No permit required

Best Seasons

September October

Start Point

Wan village → Wan village

Drive from Rishikesh to Wan village via Gwaldam (~250km, 9 hours).

Highlights

  • Ali Bugyal — one of Asia's largest high-altitude meadows at 3600m
  • Bhyundar Bugyal — second vast meadow connected by a ridge walk
  • Views of Trishul, Nanda Ghunti and Nanda Devi from the meadows
  • Wildflowers carpet the bugyals in September
  • Ancient shepherd trails used for centuries

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