Gorson Bugyal

Gorson Bugyal
Gorson Bugyal
Highest point
Elevation	3,519 m (11,545 ft)
Coordinates	30°30′12″N 79°34′09″E / 30.5033812°N 79.5692754°E / 30.5033812; 79.5692754
Geography
Location	Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India
Parent range	Garhwal Himalaya

Gorson Bugyal is a Himalayan Alpine Meadow (commonly known as Bugyal) in Auli, Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Gorson Bugyal is a skiing destination. The Bugyal has an average elevation of 3519m and is around 19 km from Joshimath. It is a large alpine meadow which has expanse of grass land that covers several hundred acres of land. It has a well maintained trek route. The trek to Gorson Bugyal passes through lush vegetation of apple orchards, oak and deodar forests.^[1]

There is green grass all over the meadow during the spring season and is considered the best time for trekking and camping.^{[original research?]} During the winter season, the whole meadow is covered with snow.^[2] This area has views of Nanda Devi and Nanda Ghunti.^[3] Chattarkund, located just 1 km away from Gorson Bugyal is known for its sweet water and is located in centre of a dense forest.^{[citation needed]}