About Kyarkoti Bugyal
Kyarkoti Bugyal is a high-altitude alpine meadow located near Ruinsara Tal in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Situated at approximately 3,820-4,050 meters elevation, this expansive grassland surrounded by boulders and snow-capped peaks serves as a base camp for mountaineering expeditions to Black Peak (Kalanag) and Swargarohini. The meadow features a natural spring and offers panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan ranges.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote high-altitude camping experience in an expansive alpine meadow surrounded by boulders and towering snow-peaked mountains including Black Peak and Swargarohini range. The area features a natural spring and serves primarily as a base camp for mountaineering activities. The terrain consists of grasslands with rugged mountain surroundings, requiring trekking access through Govind Pashu Vihar National Park.
Key highlights
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High-altitude alpine meadow at 3,820-4,050 meters
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Base camp for Black Peak and Swargarohini expeditions
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Panoramic views of Kalanag (Black Peak) and Swargarohini range
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Natural spring adjacent to the meadow
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Located within Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
Culture & Context
The area holds significance for mountaineering communities as a base camp for expeditions to sacred peaks like Swargarohini, which features in Hindu mythology related to the Mahabharata epic.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun |
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| By train | Nearest railway station is Dehradun Railway Station |
| By road |