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Surya Top Trek

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

Moderate7 daysBest Apr–Jun, Sep–OctSnow trek

Yellow mustard fields at Natin village in front of snow-capped Garhwal peaks on the trek route to the Dayara meadows3,930 mhighest point3 Photos
Max altitude
3,930 m
Days
7 days
Distance
31 km
Difficulty
Moderate

Best months Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

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Days are short (4-7 km), but summit day is a 9.5 km, 9-10 hour push from Siyari Bugyal over Surya Top (3,930 m) to Devkund, with a steep, non-technical final climb.

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On the trail

Yellow mustard fields at Natin village in front of snow-capped Garhwal peaks on the trek route to the Dayara meadows
Yellow mustard fields at Natin village in front of snow-capped Garhwal peaks on the trek route to the Dayara meadowsPhoto: Mkmittalddn · CC BY-SA 4.0

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The route

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Dehradun → Raithal

    By road · 9 h · Homestay

    640 m → 2,150 m

  2. Day 2

    Barsu (20 km drive from Raithal) → Pichkiya

    5.3 km · 5.5 h · Camp

    2,300 m → 2,940 m

  3. Day 3

    Pichkiya → Siyari Bugyal

    5.5 km · 5.5 h · Camp

    2,940 m → 3,500 m

  4. Day 4 · highest point

    Siyari Bugyal → Devkund (via Surya Top)

    9.5 km · 10 h · Camp

    3,500 m → 3,930 m → 3,560 m

  5. Day 5

    Devkund → Chilapada

    4 km · 4.5 h · Camp

    3,560 m → 3,200 m

  6. Day 6

    Chilapada → Raithal

    7 km · 5.5 h · Homestay

    3,200 m → 2,150 m

  7. Day 7

    Raithal → Dehradun

    By road · 9 h · No overnight

    2,150 m → 640 m

Ups and downs

Altitude profile

1,5002,5003,5004,500Barsu (20 km drive from Raithal): 2,300 m, 0 kmPichkiya: 2,940 m, 5.3 kmSiyari Bugyal: 3,500 m, 10.8 kmDay 4 high point: 3,930 m, 15.6 kmDevkund (via Surya Top): 3,560 m, 20.3 kmChilapada: 3,200 m, 24.3 kmRaithal: 2,150 m, 31.3 km
Metres above sea level · distance 31.3 km

Where it is

Map

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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

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Plan the trip

How to reach

Trailhead
Barsu (nearest town: Bhatwari)
Nearest railway
Dehradun
Nearest airport
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
By road
Dehradun (about 185 km up the Bhagirathi valley via Uttarkashi and Bhatwari to Raithal); Raithal to Barsu (about 20 km by jeep road)
Drive
About 9 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

₹6,000–10,000

With an operator

₹12,250–15,500

Per person, ex-Dehradun for the upper end. Guided prices published October 2026: Trek The Himalayas ₹12,250 + 5% GST ex-Natin (Dehradun transport optional extra); Bikat Adventures ₹12,800 + 5% GST ex-Raithal (Dehradun transport not included); Himalayan Dream Treks quotes on demand. Self-guided is an estimate: shared jeep or bus Dehradun-Uttarkashi-Raithal, homestay nights in Raithal, jeep to Barsu, a local guide and porter, tent and stove hire, and forest entry/camping fees.

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Know before you go

Good to know

Mobile network
Good up to Raithal; Airtel and Jio work up to Gui on the Raithal side. Coverage becomes limited or absent on the high meadows and at Surya Top.
Last ATM
Uttarkashi town on the drive in; carry cash beyond it.
Nearest hospital
Health sub-centre at Bhatwari for first care; District Hospital Uttarkashi for serious cases.
Water
Streams and springs near the Pichkiya, Siyari and Devkund campsites; little water on the Surya Top ridge itself, so fill up at Siyari. Boil or treat all water.

Highlights

  • 360° summit view of the Garhwal Himalaya from Surya Top (about 3,930 m), the high point of the ridge above the Dayara meadows
  • Camping on Siyari Bugyal, a high alpine meadow far quieter than the main Dayara Bugyal camps
  • A full traverse: up from Barsu through Pichkiya forest, over the summit ridge to Devkund, and down via Chilapada to Raithal
  • Alpine flowers in early summer and golden grass in autumn across Dayara and Siyari Bugyal

Risks

  • Summit day is long (9-10 hours, about 9.5 km) on an exposed ridge; start early and turn back if weather closes in.
  • July-August monsoon rain makes the meadows slippery and hides the views; Himalaya Shelter says it does not run the trek then.
  • In December-February the ridge is under snow; operators describe winter as suitable only for experienced trekkers.
  • Mobile signal disappears on the upper trail, so carry cash and tell someone your plan.

Know before you go

Questions

Is Surya Top the same as the Dayara Bugyal trek?

No. Surya Top is a separate 6-7 day route that crosses the Dayara meadows but climbs higher, to about 3,930 m, via Pichkiya and Siyari Bugyal, then descends past Devkund and Chilapada. The classic Dayara Bugyal trek is shorter and stays lower.

Can a beginner do the Surya Top trek?

Yes, if physically fit. Bikat grades it easy and other operators moderate; no technical experience is needed, but summit day is a 9-10 hour walk and needs stamina.

When is the best time for Surya Top?

April to June for flowers and green meadows, and September to October for clear autumn views. Operators avoid the July-August monsoon, and in December-February the ridge is snowbound and suited only to experienced trekkers.

Is there mobile network on the trek?

Network is good up to Raithal, and Airtel and Jio work up to Gui. On the high meadows coverage is limited, and operators carry satellite phones or walkie-talkies.

Where does the Surya Top trek start?

Most operators drive from Dehradun to Raithal (about 185 km, 8-9 hours), then take a jeep 20 km to Barsu and start walking there. Trek The Himalayas bases the group at Natin village; Himalayan Dream Treks walks the loop in reverse from Raithal.

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District: UttarkashiUttarakhand

Nearest hospital
Health sub-centre at Bhatwari for first care; District Hospital Uttarkashi for serious cases.
Last ATM
Uttarkashi town on the drive in; carry cash beyond it.
Phone network
Good up to Raithal; Airtel and Jio work up to Gui on the Raithal side. Coverage becomes limited or absent on the high meadows and at Surya Top.

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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Where this comes from

Sources

Last reviewed:

  1. Surya Top Trek — Trek The Himalayas
  2. Surya Top Trek — Bikat Adventures
  3. Surya Top Trek — Himalaya Shelter
  4. Siyari Bugyal and Surya Top Trek — Himalayan Dream Treks

Photos: Mkmittalddn, CC BY-SA 4.0; Mike Prince from Bangalore, India, CC BY 2.0; Mike Prince from Bangalore, India, CC BY 2.0

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