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 Meadows or Bugyal

 

Awakened to the lines that nature hides,

Attuned to her movements that exceed our ken,

He grew one with a covert universe.

His grasp surprised her mightiest energies' springs;

He spoke with the unknown Guardians of the worlds,

Forms he descried our mortal eyes see not.

His wide eyes bodied viewless entities,

He saw the cosmic forces at their work

And felt the occult impulse behind man's will.

 

                                   Sri Aurobindo (Savitri)

These  are pastures lands locally called 'Bugyal' are  found above 2800 Mt of  sea  level and used as summer grazing grounds by the locals and other migratory communities.  These   are   pieces   of  land slopes covered with green  soft  grass and  wild  flowers surrounded by snow clad peaks. A variety of flora and fauna including several medicinal herbs and Serbs   are  found on these dream lands besides Musk Deer and beautiful bird Monal which is also state bird of Uttaranchal state. 
Important Meadows (Bugyals)
Name

Ht (Mts)

 Base Point

description
Panwali Bugyal

2750-4000

Ghuttu (66 Km from Tehri)

 

 On the old pilgrim path from Gangotri to Kedarnath. Open land slopes covered with lush green grass and colorful flowers.

Auli and Garson Bugyals

 

2590-3090

 Joshimath (14 Km) Connected with cable car from Joshimath.  Also provide skiing facilities  and splendid view of peaks.
Bedini Bugyal

3350

Dewal

Chamoli

 On the way to Roop Kund presents scintillating  scenery.
Kush Kalyani

3200

 Ghuttu Opposite  Panwali Bugyal and located on Gangotri Kedarnath route
Dayara Bugyal

3050

 Bhatwari (13 Km) Beautiful meadows covered with Conifers and Alpine Flowers. A fair called butter festival is held in the month of Aug (16-17) in which Holi is played with butter milk.