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Dev Kyara Trek

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

Moderate7 daysBest May–Jun, Sep–NovSnow trek

The sun setting through cloud behind a forested ridge at Sankri, the base village for this trek4,100 mhighest point
Max altitude
4,100 m
Days
7 days
Distance
38 km
Difficulty
Moderate

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No technical sections, but day 3 climbs about 1,100 m through forest in 8 km, the last stretch to Dev Kyara crosses boulders and possible snowfields, and the 12 km descent on day 6 is hard on the knees in a remote valley with no shops or signal.

The route

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Dehradun → Sankri

    By road · 8 h · Guesthouse

    640 m → 1,950 m

  2. Day 2

    Sankri (drive to Boincha) → Obra campsite

    5 km · 6 h · Camp

    1,950 m → 2,330 m

  3. Day 3

    Obra campsite → Bhawa Waterfall campsite

    8 km · 7 h · Camp

    2,330 m → 3,420 m

  4. Day 4 · highest point

    Bhawa Waterfall campsite → Dev Kyara

    5 km · 5 h · Camp

    3,420 m → 4,100 m

  5. Day 5

    Dev Kyara (explore the meadow) → Bhawa Waterfall campsite

    8 km · 5 h · Camp

    4,100 m → 3,420 m

  6. Day 6

    Bhawa Waterfall campsite → Boincha (drive to Sankri)

    12 km · 9 h · Guesthouse

    3,420 m → 1,950 m

  7. Day 7

    Sankri → Dehradun

    By road · 8 h · No overnight

    1,950 m → 640 m

Ups and downs

Altitude profile

1,5002,5003,5004,500Sankri (drive to Boincha): 1,950 m, 0 kmObra campsite: 2,330 m, 5 kmBhawa Waterfall campsite: 3,420 m, 13 kmDev Kyara: 4,100 m, 18 kmBhawa Waterfall campsite: 3,420 m, 26 kmBoincha (drive to Sankri): 1,950 m, 38 km
Metres above sea level · distance 38 km

Where it is

Map

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Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.

Weather

Next 5 days on the trail

Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.

Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h

Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.

Plan the trip

How to reach

Trailhead
Boincha road head (drive from Sankri)
Nearest railway
Dehradun
Nearest airport
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
By road
Dehradun to Sankri (about 190-210 km via Mussoorie, Purola and Mori, 7-9 hours); Sankri to Boincha road head near Jakhol (about 33-35 km by jeep)
Drive
About 8 h from Dehradun

Plan the trip

Permits and fees

We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.

Plan the trip

Cost

Self-guided

₹7,000–12,000

With an operator

₹16,500–19,200

Per person, ex-Dehradun. Guided prices published October 2026: Bikat Adventures ₹15,700 + 5% GST Sankri to Sankri (Dehradun transport extra); Himalayan Hikers ₹18,000 + 5% GST + ₹280 insurance, Dehradun to Dehradun. Self-guided is an estimate: bus or shared jeep to Sankri, a jeep to Boincha, a local guide and porter (the valley is little used and the trail is not marked), tent and food hire, and forest permits, which operators say are needed.

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Safety
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Know before you go

Good to know

Mobile network
No mobile reception after Sankri; Bikat says only BSNL works in Sankri itself.
Last ATM
Purola, on the road to Sankri
Nearest hospital
Mori and Purola for first care; Dehradun or AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
Water
The trail follows the Obra (Dibra) Gad stream, and operators describe many waterfalls between Bhawa and Dev Kyara. Boil or treat all water.

Highlights

  • Dev Kyara Bugyal, a vast high meadow at about 4,100 m below Ranglana peak, worshipped by the villages of the valley
  • A chain of waterfalls between the Bhawa Waterfall camp and Dev Kyara
  • Pine and maple forest along the Obra Gad, with wild strawberries before the monsoon
  • A quiet valley parallel to Har Ki Dun that few trekkers visit; locals worship Someshwar Devta at the Obra temple

Risks

  • Day 3 is the longest day: about 8 km and roughly 1,100 m of climbing from Obra to Bhawa.
  • The last stretch to Dev Kyara is over boulders and rocks, with snowfields early in the season; some sections are narrow with loose rock.
  • July-August monsoon: Bikat says these months must be avoided; Himalaya Shelter warns of heavy rain, difficult stream crossings, leeches and fog.
  • From November to April the upper valley is under snow and Himalaya Shelter says winter trips are only for experienced trekkers.
  • Remote valley: no shops, no mobile signal after Sankri, and rescue means carrying a casualty down to the road head.

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Questions

How difficult is the Dev Kyara trek?

Operators rate it easy-moderate to moderate. There are no summits or glaciers, but day 3 climbs about 1,100 m, the final stretch crosses boulders and snowfields, and Bikat asks for at least one earlier trek of similar level.

What is the best time for Dev Kyara?

Mid-May to June for green meadows and flowers, and September to November for clear, golden autumn views. Operators advise avoiding July and August because of heavy monsoon rain.

Where does the Dev Kyara trek start?

The base is Sankri, about 190-210 km (7-9 hours) from Dehradun. From Sankri a jeep takes you to Boincha near Jakhol, where the trail follows the Obra (Dibra) Gad stream up to the meadow.

Is there mobile network on the Dev Kyara trek?

No. There is no mobile reception after Sankri, and even in Sankri only BSNL works. The last ATM is in Purola, so carry cash.

Do I need a permit for Dev Kyara?

Operators say forest permits are needed and include them in their packages. We could not confirm the current official fee, so self-guided trekkers should check with the forest office in Sankri.

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District: UttarkashiUttarakhand

Nearest hospital
Mori and Purola for first care; Dehradun or AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
Last ATM
Purola, on the road to Sankri
Phone network
No mobile reception after Sankri; Bikat says only BSNL works in Sankri itself.

Before you set off

  1. Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
  2. Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
  3. Download an offline map of the route.
  4. Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Sources

Last reviewed:

  1. Dev Kyara Trek — Bikat Adventures
  2. Devkyara Trek | The Beautiful Meadows Trek — Himalayan Hikers
  3. Dev Kyara Trek - An Offbeat Himalayan Trek in Uttarakhand — Himalaya Shelter

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