Dev Kyara Trek Photo Story

 

What exactly is trekking?

For some, it is simply a rendezvous with nature, some look at it as a challenge they want to overcome, some look for an escape from city life, for others, it is an emotion they look to experience.

Does not matter how you look at it. There are some treks which make you realize what life is when you let go of everything in search of something exotic. Without any expectations set foot into the unknown and let the natural beauty and wonder of the Himalayas take you to the paradise we all say it is.

Such is the Dev Kyara Trek which is absolutely raw and unspoiled by the crowd. Located in the Sankri region in Western Garhwal of Uttarakhand, this beauty is the best valley trek in the Indian Himalayas.

Loaded with a sensational trail alongside the Dibra Gad river that takes you through pine and oak forest, boulders, streams, flower-laden fields, massive meadows, numerous waterfalls, glorious campsites, uncountable waterfalls, snowfields, and several snowcapped peaks and passes, the Dev Kyara Trek is labelled as the "Trek of the Year - 2019" by Times of India.

Time to take you through the gallery of this quaint yet charming Devkyara Bugyal trek.

 

Day 1: Forest trail along the meandering Dibra Gad river to the religious Obra Gad

The trail starts from the converging point of Dibra Gad and Supin River and takes you on a gradual ascent to the Obra Gad campsite which has a religious significance to the locals. 

 

The trail starts from the meeting point to Supin and Dibra Gad river

 

Trail crisscrossing across the Dibra river

 

Patches of rocky trail en route to Obra Gad campsite

 

Charming greenery all around you

 

Walking alongside the roaring river is so soothing

 

Obra Gad campsite

 

Splendid valley views

 

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Day 2: From dense forest to a humongous meadow - A change in scenery

Today will be a very interesting day in terms of change in the landscape. The trail takes you through dense pine and oak forests with maple trees, wild strawberries and wild mushrooms to eventually reach the campsite of Bhawa.

Bhawa is hands down one of the best campsites you will ever see in your life. With a charming waterfall cutting its way through the mountain in the background, the Bhawa campsite is a mind-blowing massive meadow with epic vistas around it. It is straight out of a fairytale.

 

A treat for forest lovers

 

The massive spread of trees makes it so attractive

 

With frequent open sections, you get picturesque valley views

 

The sudden boulder sections along the trail break the monotony of the trek

 

Absolutely stunning visuals will leave you wanting for more

 

The trail opens up as you gain altitude

 

Snow-capped peaks being to appear as you move towards the Bhawa campsite

 

The valley opens widely as soon as you come out of the forest, simply amazing

 

The star of the Bhawa campsite, the Waterfall, cannot go unnoticed as soon as you enter this stunning campsite

 

No words can justify the beauty and charm of the Bhawa campsite

 

A campsite too huge to fit in the frame

 

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Day 3: A significant change in terrain to reach the Devkyara campsite surrounded by mighty snowcapped peaks

With the trail taking you across numerous streams and boulder sections along with an alluring spread of colorful flowers, the day ends with the astounding Devkyara campsite located at the foot of a beautiful peak, Ranglana. 

Surrounded by several unnamed snowcapped peaks and passes, the Dev Kyara campsite is the highlight of the trek.

One cannot fail to notice close to twenty waterfalls that present themselves all along the trail that makes you wonder if this is real or not.

Believe it or not, it is very much real.

 

The trail towards the Dev Kyara campsite with the winding Dibra Gad river alongside

 

The views demand your attention and make you stop after every step

 

Several snowslides present themselves as you inch your way towards Ranglana peak

 

Flower-laden trail is very pleasing

 

The valley opens up even more with unparalleled views of the snowcapped peaks at a distance

 

The Dibra Gad river with the beautiful Ranglana Peak in the background

 

The Dibra Gad river kisses the trail as it roars its way down 

 

Presence of unnamed passes along the trail makes it all the more vibrant

 

Numerous waterfalls along the trail make it a unique experience

 

The views keep you hooked and awe-inspired

 

The occasional boulder sections and rocky terrain are the only challenges in this trek

 

Gosh! How did the landscape change to this in just 3 days?

 

With you being the only one on this pristine trail, it can't get any better than this

 

With the majestic Hata peak of the Har ki Dun valley at a distance, the Devkyara campsite hides beyond this snowslide 

 

Dev Kyara campsite at the foot of Ranglana Peak

 

Ranglana Peak (5554 M)

 

While returning from Devkyara campsite to Bhawa you get a chance to see everything you had missed the first time you took this trail

 

Wonderful visuals everywhere

 

 

The absolutely spectacular Dev Kyara Trek lies parallel to the crowded Har ki Dun trail and is certainly more beautiful and pristine than the latter.

Time to venture into new unexplored regions of the Himalayas to see what you have been missing out on.