Quick answer: The Dayara Bugyal trek with Trekkaro costs ₹7,800 + 5% GST (₹8,190) per person for 4 days, including stays, meals, permits, the trek leader and Free Trekking Gear. With the shared taxi from Dehradun and a bus from Delhi, the whole trip comes to about ₹13,590, making it one of the most affordable snow treks in the Himalayas. With EMI, the trek fee starts at about ₹402/month.
If you want snow, big views and a real Himalayan trek without a big budget or a full week off, Dayara Bugyal is hard to beat. It takes just 4 days, it is graded Easy, and it fits into a long weekend. Here is every rupee the trip costs, and how Trekkaro compares with other operators.
1. The trek fee: ₹8,190
Trekkaro's Dayara Bugyal fee is ₹7,800 + 5% GST = ₹8,190 per person, Dehradun to Dehradun (the road transfer is separate, see below). It covers:
- A guesthouse or homestay at Raithal, and full-service camping on the trek with a mess tent
- All meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 4 breakfast, with tea, soups and snacks
- All trekking permits and forest camping fees
- Certified trek leaders with local mountain guides
- Tents, -20°C sleeping bags and the technical kit the route needs
- First aid, oxygen cylinders and stretchers at every campsite
- Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes
2. Dehradun to Raithal and back: about ₹2,200–2,600
The drive from Dehradun to Raithal, the base village, is not part of the trek fee. Trekkaro arranges shared taxis at about ₹6,500 per vehicle one way, split between the trekkers in it: roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person each way.
3. Getting to Dehradun
| Mode | Time from Delhi | Typical one-way cost |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Volvo bus (ISBT Kashmere Gate) | 6–7 hours | About ₹700–1,500 |
| Train (Shatabdi or overnight trains) | 5–6 hours | About ₹600–1,600 |
| Flight to Jolly Grant airport | About 1 hour | Often ₹3,000–6,000+ |
Total cost from Delhi: Trekkaro vs other operators
Here is the full cost of a Dayara Bugyal trip from Delhi by overnight bus, the way most trekkers travel. Travel costs are the same whichever company you choose; the difference is the trek fee and the gear.
| Other operators (typical) | Trekkaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Trek fee (incl. 5% GST) | ₹6,300–9,450+ | ₹8,190 |
| Trekking shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters, microspikes | ₹2,000–4,000 (rent) | Free (₹200 washing) |
| Dehradun–Raithal taxi (return, shared) | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| Delhi–Dehradun bus (return) | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| Insurance and food on the way | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Total from Delhi | ₹13,500–18,650 | ₹13,590 |
Even against the cheapest trek fees, free gear brings Trekkaro's total to the bottom of the range, with a smaller group and more safety support. Travel figures are typical estimates and will vary.
How Trekkaro compares, beyond price
| Other operators (typical) | Trekkaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Group size | Often 20–30 trekkers per batch | Maximum 20, 1 leader or guide per 8 trekkers |
| Health checks | Varies; ask before booking | SpO2 and pulse twice a day, oxygen and stretchers at every camp |
| Cancellation | Often partial refunds only | Free rescheduling or a 100% TrekCash voucher up to 7 days before departure |
| EMI | Not always available | Yes, from about ₹402/month |
Optional add-ons
| Add-on | Cost | Worth it if… |
|---|---|---|
| Backpack offloading (up to 9 kg) | ₹1,000 + GST | You'd rather carry only a daypack, ideal for families and first-timers |
| Single tent occupancy | ₹2,000 + GST | You want your own tent, or you are travelling as a couple |
Why Dayara Bugyal is the best budget snow trek
- Only 4 days: one long weekend plus a day off is enough.
- Graded Easy: no steep summit day, so it suits beginners and families.
- Snow from December to February on a huge open meadow with views of Bandarpoonch and Srikanth.
- The lowest trek fee of our winter treks, and the gear costs you nothing.
Comparing options? See the 6 best winter treks for beginners.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dayara Bugyal trek cost?
With Trekkaro the trek fee is ₹7,800 + 5% GST (₹8,190) per person for 4 days, including stays, meals, permits, the trek leader and Free Trekking Gear. From Delhi by bus, including the shared taxi to Raithal, the whole trip is about ₹13,590.
Is Dayara Bugyal the cheapest snow trek?
It is one of the most affordable. At ₹7,800 + GST for 4 days, with free trekking gear, it is the lowest-priced of Trekkaro's winter treks and fits into a long weekend.
Is the Dehradun to Raithal transport included?
No. Trekkaro arranges shared taxis at about ₹6,500 per vehicle one way, split among the trekkers in the vehicle, which is roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person each way.
Can I pay for Dayara Bugyal in EMI?
Yes. EMI is available on eligible credit cards through the payment gateway. On a 24-month plan the trek fee works out to about ₹402 per month, depending on your bank's interest rate.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Outside the trek fee you pay only for travel to Dehradun, the shared taxi to Raithal, insurance, food while travelling, the ₹200 gear washing charge (plus a ₹3,000 refundable deposit), and optional add-ons.
