Max Participants :
48
Trail Type :
Circle trail, trek starting and ending at the same place
Itinerary Description
Dayara Bugyal Trek – Trailblazer Programme for Students
By Wanderin Man Adventures
The Dayara Bugyal Trek – Trailblazer Programme is a specially curated Himalayan adventure camp for school and college students seeking an enriching outdoor learning experience. Located in the scenic region of Dayara Bugyal in Uttarakhand, this trek unfolds at an altitude of around 3,600 meters and is known for its vast alpine meadows, panoramic Himalayan views, and beginner-friendly high-altitude trails.
Designed for young explorers, this programme blends adventure, safety, leadership development, and experiential education in the heart of the Himalayas.
🌟 A Transformational Himalayan Learning Experience
The Trailblazer Programme at Dayara Bugyal is more than a trekking camp — it’s a journey that builds confidence, teamwork, and resilience. Through guided trekking, outdoor skill training, and structured leadership activities, students step beyond classroom boundaries and discover their true potential in nature.
🌄 Why Choose Dayara Bugyal Trek for Student Groups?
The Dayara Bugyal Trailblazer Programme is ideal for:
- School adventure camps
- College trekking programmes
- NCC / Scouts & Guides expeditions
- Educational outdoor tours
- Youth leadership and personality development camps
- With its moderate difficulty level and safe trekking terrain, Dayara Bugyal offers the perfect introduction to Himalayan trekking for students in a professionally managed environment.
🏕️ Adventure Activities Included
1️⃣ High-Altitude Meadow Trekking
- Guided acclimatization walks
- Exploration of vast alpine grasslands
- Snow trekking (seasonal)
- Campsites with stunning Himalayan backdrops
2️⃣ Rock Craft & Rappelling
- Basic climbing techniques
- Zip Line sessions
- Knot practice and rope handling
- Confidence-building vertical challenges
3️⃣ Outdoor Survival & Navigation Skills
- Basic & Natural navigation
- Wilderness survival basics
- Campcraft and tent pitching
- Team-based outdoor tasks
4️⃣ Leadership & Team-Building Modules
- Group problem-solving exercises
- Communication and coordination drills
- Trust-building activities
- Reflection and bonding sessions
5️⃣ Environmental Awareness Workshops
- Himalayan ecosystem education
- Sustainable trekking practices
- Leave No Trace principles
- Responsible adventure ethics
🌿 Educational & Personal Growth Outcomes
The Dayara Bugyal Trek functions as a dynamic outdoor classroom that promotes:
✔ Improved stamina and physical fitness
✔ Leadership and teamwork development
✔ Confidence and independent decision-making
✔ Environmental responsibility
✔ Mental wellness through nature immersion
✔ Digital detox and enhanced focus
🏔️ Scenic Highlights of Dayara Bugyal
Expansive rolling meadows
- Views of major Himalayan peaks including Bandarpoonch
- Dense oak and rhododendron forests
- Snow-covered landscapes in winter and spring
- Breathtaking sunrise and sunset viewpoints
- Clear night skies perfect for stargazing
🛡️ Safety & Professional Management
At Wanderin Man Adventures, student safety and structured supervision are our top priorities.
- Camp organized under supervision of senior and experienced facilitator (Programme Chief)
- Experienced and certified mountaineering professionals: leaders & instructors
- Programme region mapped with emergency evacuation plan
- Certified first-aid support
- Minimized risk management SOP
- Separate boys and girls tents
- Dedicated female instructors
- Certified equipment by UIAA or similar bodies
- 1:6 leader to participant ratio
- Insurance
- Proper acclimatization schedule
- Best and imported camping equipment
- Best food quality
- Experienced staff
- Structured itinerary designed for student groups
🌄 Trailblazer Programme – Shaping Young Leaders in the Himalayas
The Dayara Bugyal Trek – Trailblazer Programme is crafted to inspire courage, environmental awareness, and leadership among young minds. It is an ideal summer or winter adventure camp for institutions looking to combine outdoor education with an unforgettable Himalayan trekking experience.
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Short Itinerary
Dehradun to Raithal Village (2,100 mts) Drive 192 km (9 hours)
Raithal (2,100 mts) to Gui Campsite (2,948 mts) 6 km (4 hours)
Gui (2,948 mts) to Chilapada Campsite (3,094 mts), visit to Barnala Tal (2,850 mts) 6 km (5 to 6 hours)
Chilapada Campsite (3,094 mts) to Dayara top (3,750 mts ) to Nayata (2,697 mts) 9 km (5.5 hours)
Nayata (2,697 mts) to Raithal (2,100 mts) 4 km (3.5 hours) and Drive to Dehradun 192 kn (8 hours)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Dehradun to Raithal Village (2,100 mts) Drive 192 km (9 hours)
The programme begins with a scenic mountain drive from Dehradun to Raithal, a charming Himalayan village that serves as the base camp for the Dayara Bugyal Trek. The journey passes through river valleys, terraced fields, and traditional Garhwali settlements.
Programme Highlights:
- Welcome & team introductions
- Safety briefing and medical check
- Trek orientation session
- Gear inspection & equipment distribution
- Leadership ice-breaking activities
- Evening acclimatization walk
Overnight stay: Guesthouse / Camps at Raithal
This day allows gradual altitude adaptation and sets expectations for the expedition.
Day 2
Raithal (2,100 mts) to Gui Campsite (2,948 mts) 6 km (4 hours)
The trek begins with a steady ascent through dense oak and rhododendron forests. The trail offers expanding views of the valley as students gain elevation gradually.
Training & Learning Modules:
- Basic trekking techniques (pacing & breathing control)
- Load management and backpack adjustment
- Introduction to mountain discipline
- Team coordination exercises en route
- Gui campsite opens into beautiful alpine clearings with wide Himalayan views.
Overnight camping at Gui
Day 3
Gui (2,948 mts) to Chilapada Campsite (3,094 mts), visit to Barnala Tal (2,850 mts) 6 km (5 to 6 hours)
The trail gradually transitions from forest to expansive meadows. En route, the group visits Barnala Tal, a serene high-altitude lake surrounded by alpine vegetation.
Adventure & Educational Focus:
- Navigation basics (map reading & terrain observation)
- Environmental awareness session
- Leave No Trace principles
- Group survival skills discussion
- Chilapada offers stunning meadow landscapes and panoramic Himalayan ridgelines.
Overnight camping at Chilapada
Day 4
Chilapada Campsite (3,094 mts) to Dayara top (3,750 mts ) to Nayata (2,697 mts) 9 km (5.5 hours)
This is the most rewarding and dynamic day of the programme. The group ascends to Dayara Top, the highest point of the trek, offering breathtaking 360° Himalayan views including peaks like Bandarpoonch and surrounding snow-clad ranges.
After summit exploration and leadership activities, the trail descends towards Nayata campsite.
Summit Day Modules:
- High-altitude awareness session
- Leadership challenges at the top
- Confidence-building group tasks
- Reflection circle & goal-setting discussion
- Snow trekking techniques (seasonal)
Overnight camping at Nayata
Day 5
Nayata (2,697 mts) to Raithal (2,100 mts) 4 km (3.5 hours) and Drive to Dehradun 192 kn (8 hours)
A gradual descent through forest trails brings the group back to Raithal village. After freshening up and lunch, the team drives back to Dehradun.
Closing Ceremony Includes:
- Certificate distribution
- Group feedback session
- Leadership recognition awards
- Programme debrief
- Departure
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ●Food as per menu on the trek (Starting Lunch on Day 1 till Lunch on Day 5)
- ●Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any (Up to the amount charged for Indian nationals)
- ●Tents, Sleeping bags, mats
- ●Safety & activity Equipment includes Helmet, Micro spikes, Safety kit and Gaiters if required
- ●Experience Trek guide, cook, helpers, porters & mules for carrying common luggage
- ●Experience and Mountaineering course Certified Trek Leader
- ●Experience program chief
- ●Insurance
- ●1 night stay in Raithal in Hotel / Guest house
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- ●Meals during road journeys
- ●Transportation from Dehradun to raithal and back to Dehradun.
- ●Any expense of personal nature
- ●Any expense not specified in the inclusion list
- ●Cost of any kind of Insurance. Since insurance is mandatory, kindly get yourself insured from our partners ASC360 through www.asc360.com
Are you eligible for this adventure?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you to a height of 4,130M and is rated a moderate level trek for its long trekking distances. For its elevation and distances, it is recommended for trekkers with some prior experience in the high-altitudes.
Grade
Easy
Max Altitude
3750 mts
Distance
21 km
WMRS Level Required
Terrain
Prerequisite Skills
Fitness Benchmark
WMRS Level Required
WMRS 2
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a level 4 adventure on the Bikat Rating Scale.
This makes it mandatory for you to have high-altitude experience of preferably multiple treks marked at level 3 on the WMRS. The altitude, the terrain, and the nature of the climb demand a certain level of endurance and a need for you to be aware of how your body reacts to the various features of the high-altitude environment.
If you do not know what level of WMRS trek would suit you best, worry not! Fill out this Form:
We will send you a progression chart to help you comfortably get out of your comfort zone in order to level up and ultimately reach your highest potential in the big, bad world of outdoor adventure.
Packing List
This is a list of essential items for individuals going on a trek with Wanderin’ Man Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Wanderin’ Man Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.
🟩 Trekking Gear
- Rucksack bag with rain cover
- Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
- Head Torch with spare Batteries
- UV protection sunglasses
- Water Bottles - 2 bottles of 1 liter each
🟩 Footwear
- Non-skid, deep tread, high-ankle trekking shoes - 1
- Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals for the campsite - 1
🟩 Clothing
- Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants - 2
- Full sleeves T-shirts/Sweatshirts (1 for every 2 days of trekking)
- Pair of thick woolen socks (1 pair for every two days of trekking)
- Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower - 1
- Undergarments (1 for each day of the itinerary)
- Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck - 1
- Full sleeves sweater - 1
- Rain wear (Jacket & Pants) - 1
- Pair of water-proof, warm gloves - 1
- Woolen cap - 1
- Sun shielding Hat - 1
- Multipurpose Buff - 2
🟩 Toiletries
- Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
- Sun screen lotion small pack (SPF 30 & Above) - 1
- Lip Balm small pack - 1
🟩 Utensils
- Small size, Lightweight & Leak proof lunch box - 1
- Plate - 1
- Spoon - 1
- Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug - 1
🟩 Miscellaneous
- Camera (Optional)
- Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
- Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)
Note-
- For long treks, please carry a spare sunglasses.
- For winter trek please try to carry a thermal water bottle.
- For long winter treks, please carry an extra pair of warm pants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Wanderin' Man?
(SET- Safety, Expertise & Trust )
Safety
- ●Small Group Size in the ratio of 6:1 (participant to leader)
- ●No compromise on safety and sustainability promise
- ●Experienced and Certified Mountaineering Professional Leaders
- ●Region Mapped with Emergency Evacuation Plan
- ●Certified Standard Equipment by UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation certification) & other Similar Bodies
- ●Minimized Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure are applied for every Trek and tour
- ●Certified First Aid Support and Doctors* with constant availability of Safety Equipments like Medical Kit, Rescue Kit
- ●Constant communication is aided with the help of Communication Devices
- ●Certified and registered Transporter for transportation purpose
Expertise
- ●Founders of the company have extensive experience of 15 years having organized approx 2000+ trekking, Expeditions and other adventure activities.
- ●Wanderin’ Man Adventures operating expeditions above 8000 mts.
- ●Under the umbrella of Wanderin’ Man Adventures 15 + adventure activities Programs have been organized
- ●Founders have mountaineering certifications from the esteemed mountaineering institutes of India.
- ●Team is composed of experienced mountaineers and trek leaders with thorough understanding of norms and procedures.
Trust
- ●Trust has been the hallmark of our company since its inception be it any program on the list.
- ●Special emphasis is laid on the use of standard procedures and equipments as per the mountaineering norms
- ●95% of our clients have availed our service on repeat basis.
- ●Our business has expanded primarily based on the “word of mouth” from our existing clients to new ones
What Our Customers Say
Cancellation Policy
Cash Refund (All events including Friendship Peak Expedition except other Mountaineering Expeditions) - Cash refunds are only available for bookings made without any discounts, such as promotional codes or dynamic discounts. Additionally, cash refunds are not available for shifted batch bookings or if the booking status is "Booked". Add-ons are non-refundable. The amount of the refund will be determined based on the following guidelines:
Cancellations made up to 45 days before the departure date
Cancellations made up to 31 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 30 and 21 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 20 and 11 days before the departure date
Cancellations made less than 11 days before the departure date are not eligible for a cash refund.
Voucher Refund Policy
Voucher Refund: This option is available for all types of bookings including the bookings made under promotional offers. The Wanderin' Man Adventures would offer you a short-term voucher that would enable you with a flexibility to book any other Wanderin' Man Adventures event using the voucher.
The option of claiming a voucher is available till 7 days prior to the departure of the event. The refund of the amount would be processed as per deduction guidelines outlined below:
The amount for refund processing would always be calculated basis the net amount paid* for booking the event with respect to the Base Price of the event (excluding additional components like transport, rent, portage, etc.).
Please note that the voucher issued would not include the service tax amount paid while making the booking. However, when you use the voucher to book again on our website, service tax would not be applicable on the voucher amount.
Validity of the voucher would be 24 months from the date of issue.
*Net Amount Paid would be the amount paid to Wanderin' Man Adventures at the time of booking after adjusting for all rebates provided by applying vouchers.
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