Dodital mythology
Let’s trek to the birthplace of Lord Ganesh !!
Located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, Dodital is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Ganesha. Dodital is an emerald lake nestled amidst high mountains at an altitude of 3310 mts above sea level. At the lake there is a very famous Lord Ganesh temple where people have a lot of religious beliefs.
The Trek
This trek is one of the most beautiful treks in Uttarakhand. The trekking route goes through oak and pine trees, and high altitude meadows which leads to the unmatched beauty of Dodital Lake, and the stunning Darwa Pass perched at 4,150 meters.
High altitude trek for beginners & amateurs.
The total trekking distance is just 56 km spread over 5 days and reaching a height of 3024m /4100m ( Dodital Lake / Darwa pass) . therefore it comes under easy to moderate grade of trek.
Also there is no danger of high altitude mountain sickness cause the whole route is covered by a forest region.
The trail is not that abrupt and sheer as compare to other treks. So, beginners can easily do this trek.
Day 0-Drive from Haridwar/Dehradun to Uttarkashi
Day 1-Drive to Sangam Chatti – 15 Km – 45 min; Trek to Bhebra – 9 Km – 5/6 hours
After the breakfast, drive to Sangamchatti; from there, trek to Bhebra via Agoda Village. Upon arrival at Bhebra, pitch the camp for overnight stay. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 2-Trek to Dodital – 12 Km –6/7 hours
Day 3- Dodital exploration or a climb to Darwa pass top and back – 10 Km – 7/8 hours
Early in the morning, trek up to Darwa Top with packed breakfasts. The walk to Darwa top is 5 kms (2-3 hrs) long. Darwa Top is at a height of 4150 mts and the entire trek is uphill climb via thick birch forest opening into high meadows. After a short break, start climbing down to reach the campsite for the hot lunch. One can spend the rest of the day relaxing. Overnight stay in the tents.
Day 4-Trek back to Agoda – 15 Km – 6/7 hours
After the breakfast we will trek down till Agoda, which is a 17 Kms Trek. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 5-Trek to Sangam Chatti – 6 Km – 2/3 hours , Drive back to Uttarkashi 15kms
trip ends.
Dates for 2020:
| INCLUDED | Accommodation in tents, 2 nights hotel/lodge stay at Uttarkashi. | All veg meals during trekking ( day 1 Lunch to day 5 breakfast) |
| Transportation local taxis from Uttarkashi to Sangam Chatti & back | All camping equipment like tents etc. | |
| Guide and coordinators | Male & Female coordinators | |
| Cook & Support staff | Porterage to carry luggage. | |
| Permit charges | Lafl Service Charges | |
| NOT INCLUDED | personal clothing and toiletries | insurance |
| All not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section |
Please note that cancellation charges are calculated of the total amount payable and not of advance amount. If 100% of the amount is not paid while registering, the cancellation policy stands void.
