Bugyals In Uttarakhand

A Bugyal is a high altitude alpine grass lands, or meadows, in the state of Uttarakhand in India. They are colloquially referred as `nature`s own gardens`. They can be smooth or sloped, and are covered with green grass and seasonal flowers. These provide an outstanding grazing ground and pastures for tribal herdsmen.

At elevations varying from 3300 meters to 4000 meters, these alpine meadows remain snow covered in winter. In the summer, the meadows throw forth a multitude of beautiful flowers and grass. The basins of Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Bandarpunch have extensive bugyals. Bugyals constitute a fragile ecosystem, and hence need to be cautiously managed. The names of some of the major Bugyals are the Auli, Gorso, Kwanri Bugyal, Bedni Bugyal, Chaudas Bugyal, Jiolingkong, Dayara Bugyal, Tali Bugyals and many more.

A Bugyal is a high altitude alpine grass lands, or meadows, in Uttarakhand, India. They are locally referred as 'nature’s own gardens'. They can be flat or sloped, and are carpeted with green grass and seasonal flowers. These provide an excellent grazing ground and pastures for tribal herdsmen. At elevations ranging between 3300 meters and 4000 meters, these alpine meadows remain snow covered in winter. In the summer, the meadows burst into a multitude of beautiful flowers and grass. The basins of Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Bandarpunch have extensive bugyals. Bugyals have very fragile ecosystems, and hence need to be carefully managed.

Bedni Bugyal. On the way to Roopkund.

Nandadevi National Park and Biosphere Reserve
Valley of Flowers Biosphere Reserve. Elevation 3354 meters.
Panwali & Kush-Kalyani. Between Gangotri and Kedarnath. Elevation 2745–3970 meters.

Dayara. Near Uttarkashi.
Munsiyari Bugyal. In Pithoragarh district.
hhati Bugyal. In Chamoli District.
Rikhade Bugyal. In Bhatti Village - Chamoli District.
Jiolingkong
Chaudas Bugyal
Dayara Bugyal
Panwali Bugyals. Elevation 4060 meters.
Tali Bugyals
Ali Bugyal
Chhiplakot Bugyal
Byans Bugyal
Darma Bugyal

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