| Moila Bugyal | |
|---|---|
 Moila Bugyal | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,699 m (8,855 ft) |
| Coordinates | 30°46′37″N 77°47′04″E / 30.7768200°N 77.7845050°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India |
| Parent range | Garhwal Himalaya |
Moila Bugyal also known as Moila Top is a bugyal (Himalayan Alpine Meadows) in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. Moila Bugyal is a hiking and camping Destination. The Bugyal has the highest elevation of 2759m[contradictory] and is around 40 km from Chakrata. Moila Bugyal is situated between thousands of Deodar trees. The trek to the Bugyal is of 3 km and starts from Budher Forest Rest House, which is around 30 km from Chakrata.[1]
Budher Caves, situated at the corner of the Bugyal, believed to be built by the Pandavas is also a place to visit.[tone] Also, a historic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located at the centre of the Bugyal.[2] The glorious views of the Garhwal Himalayas can be seen from here.[3]
References
- ↑ "Moila Top Trek". tripadvisor.in.
- ↑ "Budher Caves". euttaranchal.com.
- ↑ "Moila Top Chakrata". seekpeak.in.
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