Khaliya Bugyal: Difference between revisions

| location = [[Pithoragarh district]], [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]

| range = [[Himalaya|Garhwal Himalaya]]

'''Khaliya Bugyal''' is a [[Bugyal]] (Himalayan Alpine Meadow) in the [[Pithoragarh district]] of [[Uttarakhand]]. Khaliya Bugyal is a [[trekking]] and [[skiing]] destination. The Bugyal has the highest elevation of 3709m and is around 16&nbsp;km from [[Munsiyari]]. Khaliya Bugyal is situated between the snowy peaks and the forests of Deodar, Pine and Rhododendrons.<ref>{{cite web|title= Khaliya Top|url=https://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/khaliya-top.php|publisher=euttaranchal.com }}</ref>

The best time to visit the Khaliya Bugyal is either in the Spring or the Winters.{{fact|date=March 2021}} In springs, there is greenery of the grasslands and red and pink rhododendron.{{fact|date=March 2021}} The Khaliya Bugyal is a destination for nature photographers and bird watchers.<ref>{{cite web|title= Khaliya Top |url=https://insider.in/munsiyari-khaliya-top-trekking-cum-training-expedition-uttarakhand-2019-jun5-2019/event|publisher=insider.in}}</ref> In winters, the bugyal turns into snow land and skiing activities take place at Khaliya Bugyal organised by Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. The Trek to Khaliya Bugyal starts from [[Munsiyari]] and is a 5–6&nbsp;km trek from its starting point. One can see views of Garhwal Himalayas including [[Nanda Kot]] and [[Panchachuli]] peaks from Khaliya Bugyal.<ref>{{cite web|title= Khaliya Top |url=https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g2282655-d8472011-r317230414-Khaliya_Top-Munsiyari_Pithoragarh_District_Uttarakhand.html|publisher=tripadvisor.com}}</ref>