Dayara Bugyal Trek - Winter Trek

• All participants must reach Dehradun at 7:00 am.

• Dehradun Railway Station is the designated pick-up point at 07:00 Am.

• When you get to Dehradun anyway Wildly travel agency will arrange the rest of your travels. In case you have chosen Earth’s Nomad’s pick-up service you can choose this 

during booking by adding it as an add-on.

• Bus Stand (ISBT) is located at a distance of about 6 km from the railway station and will take 15 minutes, so there is no congestion.

By Air

There are three means of transport, namely air, rail, and road available, which makes it easy to reach Dehradun. Jolly Grant Airport is situated approximately 25 km from the city center and is the nearest airport if you travel with modern facilities. India is connected telephonically with regular passenger traffic from New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Tourists can take a taxi or a shuttle upon landing to go to Dehradun.

By Train 

If you plan to travel by train, you should note that Dehradun Railway Station is an important station in Northern India with good connectivity with many cities. At least one or two express and passenger trains are available almost every day from Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai. You can even enjoy the scenic journey towards Dehradun, especially the views with the green mountains in the backdrop.

By Road

By road, it is a pleasant oasis and is well-connected to a network of national and state highways radiating from it. Regular bus services are available from Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and other major urban centers. The time taken to reach Delhi to these locations is about 6 to 7 hours while it’s much less from Haridwar i.e. around 1.5 to 2 hours. For more comfortable and flexible traveling, especially if in a group, you may also opt for taxis.



Trekking to Dayara Bugyal demands a combination of cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility. Here's a comprehensive fitness preparation guide to help you get trek-ready:

1. Cardiovascular Endurance

For easy to moderate treks like Dayara Bugyal, cardiovascular endurance is essential. Aim to run 4.5 kilometers in under 40 minutes consistently before your trek. Start by jogging at least 5 days a week. If you're new to running, begin with 2 km and gradually increase the distance over 2-3 weeks. By consistently building up your stamina, you'll ensure that you can handle the long, uphill walks.

How to prepare:

Start running 2-3 km daily
Gradually increase to 4.5-5 km in 6-8 weeks
Focus on completing 4.5 km in less than 40 minutes by the end of your training

2. Lower Body Strength

Strong legs are crucial for trekking as they power you through steep ascents and provide stability on downhill paths. Incorporate exercises that target your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves.

Key Exercises:

Squats: Build strength for ascending terrain by targeting your quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
Lunges: Improve stability, flexibility, and control while trekking on uneven terrain.

Training Tips:

Perform 3 sets of 12-15 squats and lunges 3-4 times a week
Gradually increase the number of repetitions as your strength improves.

3. Core Strength

A strong core helps maintain stability and balance on uneven, rocky trails. Engaging your core during trekking will also reduce fatigue and protect your back from strain

Core Exercises:

Planks: Strengthen your abdominals, obliques, and lower back, crucial for maintaining posture
Russian Twists: Enhance your rotational stability, preventing injuries during twists and turns.

Training Tips:

Start with holding planks for 30 seconds, gradually increasing to 1-2 minutes
Perform 3 sets of Russian twists with 20 repetitions per side.

4. Upper Body Strength

Trekking often requires carrying a heavy backpack, so building upper body strength is vital. Exercises targeting your shoulders, chest, and back will improve your ability to carry the load comfortably and maintain posture throughout the trek.

Key Exercises:

Push-ups: Strengthen your chest, shoulders, and triceps for carrying your backpack
Pull-ups/Bodyweight Rows: Strengthen your back muscles to improve posture and prevent fatigue.

Training Tips:

Do 3 sets of 10-15 push-ups and 3 sets of 5-10 pull-ups or bodyweight rows at least 3 times a week.

5. Full Body/Cardio Workouts

Incorporating full-body exercises like burpees and mountain climbers boosts your cardiovascular endurance and strengthens both upper and lower body muscles.

Key Exercises:

Burpees: Boosts cardiovascular endurance and overall strength
Mountain Climbers: A dynamic movement that strengthens your core, chest, shoulders, and legs.

Training Tips:
Perform 3 sets of 10-12 burpees and 3 sets of 20 mountain climbers (10 per leg) to build stamina.

6. Flexibility and Mobility

Flexibility is key to avoiding injuries and maintaining range of motion during the trek. Incorporate stretching into your routine, especially targeting your legs, hips, and back.

Training Tips:

Dedicate at least 10 minutes to stretching after each workout
Include dynamic stret