Renowned as the “Land of the Gods” Uttarakhand is one of the most prominent places in India, which is world-famous for its picturesque beauty, helpful people, as well as majestic hills. There are a lot of places to visit in Uttarakhand and every city has its beauty. Uttarakhand is also home to many mesmerizing trekking trails and the Dev Kyara Bugyal Trek is one of those treks. It is a 7-10 days trek providing a mesmerizing and majestic view of the lush green hills, which starts at an altitude of 3745 m.

Distance: 6 KM trekking, 19 KM by taxi

Start your journey back towards Jakhol village via Dhara. Seek blessings at the Bancha temple again while on your way back to Sankri. After seeking blessings at the last temple of the village reach Jakhol village after crossing the Dhara Valley. After reaching Jakhol take a taxi ride to Sankri. Visit the Someshwar temple which is situated towards the right of the Supin river. Overnight stay at Sankri.

Distance: 210 KM

After having explored the beautiful Himalayan range and travelling to one of the best treks in the state of Uttarakhand your journey will come to an end. Having a bag full of memories and souvenirs you will be heading back to Dehradun which is 210 km from Sankri.

Sankri is the starting point of the journey towards the Dev Kyara Bugyal Trek. Sankri is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is a beautiful hamlet which is situated at an altitude of 1950 m above sea level. Witness the local culture as well as a panoramic view of the Himalayas. This beautiful hamlet is covered with snow when winter sets in. The village of Sankri provides several activities such as:
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<li>Bird Watching</li>
<li>Camping</li>
<li>Orchards</li>
<li>Zipline Activity</li>
<li>Trekking base camp</li>
</ul>

The Jakhol village is yet another hamlet with a majestic view of the Himalayan range and is surrounded by rugged terrain, a lush green environment, and orchards. The Jakhol village is the largest in the region where old age traditions are carried out, and rich cultural heritage is displayed. The main occupation of the people of this village is farming and cattle rearing. This place can be considered as a halting stop while trekking towards Dev Kyara Bugyal. You can also taste the mouth-watering local cuisine.

The village of Sankri has the renowned Someshwar Mahadev Temple which devotees from all over India visit to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. The pure wooden architecture of this temple entices devotees to visit this beautiful temple. The walls are carved with deodar wood which depicts the rich history, culture, and traditions done by the local artists. Local festivals and fairs are also celebrated throughout the year during which people can visit this temple to witness local culture and traditions.

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<li>Rucksack</li>
<li>Identity Documents (Both original and photocopy)</li>
<li>Slip-on and trekking boots</li>
<li>Headlamps or LED torch (with extra batteries)</li>
<li>Windcheater or Raincoat</li>
<li>Warm clothes, caps, innerwear, and garments</li>
<li>Protein bars, instant noodles, warm water, instant soups</li>
<li>Camera for taking mesmerizing pictures</li>
<li>Medicinal toolkit including Volini/moov, Betadine, ORS or electrolytes, vomiting pills, digestional medicines</li>
<li>Trekking pole</li>
</ul>

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<li>Always travel in a group.</li>
<li>Stay hydrated.</li>
<li>Take a halt once in a while.</li>
<li>Know where you are going.</li>
<li>Avoid going near a cliff.</li>
</ul>

By Air: 
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<li>The Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest. You can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach here.</li>
</ul>

By Road: 
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<li>You need to reach NH 34 to reach Dev Kyara Bugyal Trek. The nearest city to this place is Uttarkashi.</li>
</ul>

By Rail: 
<ul>
<li>The nearest railway station is the Dehradun railway station. You can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach here.</li>
</ul>

The Dev Kyara Bugyal trek is a famous trek in the valley of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is known for its natural beauty and is surrounded by mesmerizing views wherever the eye can reach. The Dev Kyara Bugyal trek is a trekkers’ paradise and is a 50 km round trip where you can witness divine views and serenity. A lush green environment, rugged mountains covered with snow, and green meadows are all part of this beautiful trek. If you are considering this trek it is worth it.

Situated in the state of Uttarakhand in India, the Dev Kyara Bugyal trek is one of the most renowned treks in the state of Uttarakhand. The trek ends at an altitude of 4100 m providing you with a serene and divine view that you have to witness once in a lifetime. During this expedition, you get to witness the Obra valley, Supin Valley, and the Obra Temple. The best time to visit this trekking place is from March to June, and then after surviving the monsoons in September and October.&nbsp;

Starting and End Point: Dehradun
Overall Distance Covered: 500 KM (approximately)
Duration: 7 day trip
Best time to visit: September to October

Distance: 210 KM

The journey of our trek to Dev Kyara Bugyal Trek starts in Dehradun. Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand. From Dehradun, the distance to Sankri is approximately 210 KM and the ride from Dehradun to Sankri provides immaculate beauty and many picturesque views along the way. Each point of this journey is very beautiful.

Distance: 19 KM (by taxi), 6 KM (2500 m)

Start travelling from the village of Sankri towards Jakhol by taxi. Trek to Dhara Valley from Jakhol village. On the way to Dhara valley, you will pass through majestic mountains, meadows, fields, and a beautiful route. After crossing the Dhara valley you will reach Bancha Thatch which is situated at an altitude of 2200 mt. The Bancha Thatch is a temple famous for its exquisite architecture and is the last temple of the village. Obra is just a km away from Bancha Thatch where you will stay overnight.

Distance: 8 KM

The trek distance between Obra and Bhawa is 6 KM. Bhawa divides the Obra valley and offers a panoramic 3600 view wherever you look. In the north direction, you will find the village of Fhitari, and towards the right side, we have the Dev Kyara Bugyal where our expedition is heading.

Distance: 5 KM

While travelling from Bhawa to Dev Kyara you have to have to walk throughout the day on the grass slopes which provides a very unique feeling and aura that you must witness to unravel all the tensions and worries of your life. After walking on the grass slopes, you will reach Daowdu which is situated at an altitude of 5,500 m. The next destination from Daowdu is Ranglana Pick which is at a height of 6100 m. After crossing all these places camp at Dev Kyara’s beautiful meadows.

Distance: 13 KM

After camping on the comfortable beautiful meadows of Dev Kyara we start our journey back towards the Obra valley. On the way back to Obra, witness again the mesmerizing views throughout the route and experience serenity. It is a long journey back so it is advised to start in the early morning as it gets you a head-start and you will reach the Obra village fast at an appropriate time.

Highlights of Dev Kyara Bugyal Trek

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9 May 2026

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