The lake of Dodital is drenched with natural beauty and Himalayan wildlife. Starting from Uttarkashi and proceeding to the Darwa top, you will camp at several places and witness the glory of Himalayan charisma. You will also cleanse your body and mind with the clean spring water of Bevra river. See the local villages, the nomadic Gujjar settlement, the distant valleys and the mountains gleaming above. Only the chirping of birds breaks the echo in these distant valleys. Dodital is the birthplace of the rivulet Assi Ganga, a tributary of Bhagirathi. It is also known in the Hindu mythology to be the birthplace of Lord Ganesha. The lake appears in emerald colour and has a temple of Lord Ganesha beside the bank. A route emerging near the lake proceeds to Darwa peak, the connecting passage towards Hanuman Chatti on the other side of the Mountain.
We will pick you up early in the morning and drive you to Sangamchatti via Uttarkashi which will take approx 08 hrs to reach. The trek starts from Sangamchatti which is 15 Km far away from Uttarkashi. The trail comprises of gradual ascends through terraced paddy fields & small village, Agoda. Further, continue trek to reach the Bhevra village which is 02 km far from Agoda. Enjoy the camping at Bhevra.
Start trekking towards Dodital after an early breakfast. It is easy laid trail through the forests of Oak & rhododendron forest. Enjoy traversing the valleys & the moraine ridges. You will reach Manjhi after 09 Kms hiking, where you can relax & enjoy the lunch. Have your lunch and continue the trek for another 2 hours to reach Dodital 05 km beyond to Manjhi. The camp will be near a lake to enjoy the surreal and salubrious surrounding. Overnight stay will be at the Camp/Tent.
Day is free to explore the Dodital campsite or can opt for some more trek to Darwa Pass, which is 05 kms approx from Dodital & takes around 04 hrs to reach. Trek will be steep gradient get through the thick Rhododendron forest, narrow valley & rocky terrains followed by path lead to Dwara pass. We will trek just an hour further to reach Dwara top from where you will get fantastic view of Banderpunch & Swaragrohini peaks. Trek back to Dodital takes 02 hrs.
After breakfast commence downhill trek back to Bhevra (Bebra) which takes around 05 hours. Overnight stay will be at camp.
After breakfast trek back to Sangamchatti, on arrival you will be driven back to Haridwar which will take us around 7 hours. On arrival stay at Haridwar or proceed for further destination.
Highlights: · Dodital trek is ideal for first timer hiker. · The trek is paradise for nature lovers & especially for bird watchers. One can spot rarest Himalayan birds. · Dodital lake is one of the highest altitude emerald lake at Himalayan region, situated at altitude of 3310 mts/10900 fts above the sea level. It is located at amidst of mountains adorned with dense deodar trees around. At one end of the lake, temple of Lord Ganesha is located. It is believed that Lord Shiva beheaded lord Ganesha at this place.
