Gorson Bugyal

Gorson Bugyal is a Himalayan alpine meadow located in Auli, Chamoli district of Uttarakhand at an altitude of approximately 3,056 meters. This expansive grassland covering several hundred acres offers panoramic views of major Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Dronagiri. The meadow serves as a popular trekking destination accessible via a short 3-4 km trail from Auli through oak and deodar forests.

Visitors can expect a gentle trek through dense alpine forests of oak and deodar trees leading to a vast open meadow with sweeping 360-degree views of the Garhwal Himalayas. The landscape features rolling green pastures during spring and summer months, transforming into snow-covered terrain during winter. The meadow provides clear sightlines to prominent peaks and includes nearby water sources such as Chattarkund Lake.

The area is part of historic routes associated with the Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra pilgrimage tradition; bugyals have been traditionally used by local communities for grazing