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Gorson Bugyal

Meadow walk above Auli through forest and open alpine grassland.
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01 — The story

The story

A gentle-to-moderate meadow route opens to big Himalayan scenery beyond the ski slopes.

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02 — About

About Gorson Bugyal

Coming soon

We’re still writing about Gorson Bugyal: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Spring; summer; autumn; winter only with snow experience
Time of day
Morning
Crowds
Moderate

Time and effort

Easy to moderate

Time needed
Half day
Trek duration
2–4 hours round trip; conditions and pace vary

Tickets and permits

Parking
Auli parking/ropeway base

On the ground

Local food
Local Garhwali meals in Auli/Joshimath
Access
Walk from Auli; winter snow can alter route
Families
Suitable for active families in good weather
Mobile network
Limited/variable

Stay safe

Snow, fog and route-finding issues; check local advice and avoid leaving marked routes.

Where it is

Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Near Auli

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