Trip Fact

Trip Duration 09 days
Destination Kumaon Himalaya
Trip Grade Moderate
Season Mid Feb – June, September – Nov
Altitude 3900 Mts/12870 Feet

Dodital trek, the trekkers’ eager interest towards Dodital Lake in Dodital region called Dodital trek. Through countless legendary history, Dodital is an episodic trekking destination at the current age. Dodital is the origin of God Ganesha ji and also famous for witnessing the beheading of the goddess by God Shiva. The flourishing wildlife scenery with crystal clear water turns this Dodital trek as a vital destination for the tourists and trekkers.

The Dodital trek starts from Delhi and finished their final journey within 9 days tours. From Delhi the trekkers ready to fly to Haridwar then turns towards Uttarkashi, Sangamchatti for trekking. And further, they went to Agoda, Manjhi and then Dodital under the 6th days of the Dodital trekking tours. Dodital is the estimated touring place of the trekkers. Dodital, the touring destination in India is the mixture of Asi Ganga vale to Bhagirathi Ganga gorge and to the Yamuna dale and vice versa. And after trekking in Dodital, tourists return to their home via Agoda, Sangamchatti and Rishikesh during their lasting days of the tour.

Despite a show of wildlife beauty in Dodital trek, there is a collection of variety in customs and heritage for which India trekking destination is famous.

Best Time to Explore Dodital Trek:

An ideal time to explore Dodital Darwa Pass is in summers – the months of April to June and winters from October to December. You can also plan winter treks in the months between January and March. The weather during summer season remains pleasing. Importantly the Himalayan Peaks are distinctly visible and cool breeze add charm to the vacation. Trekking become challenging during monsoon season as the roads get blocked due to landslides. However, Dodital Darwa Pass Trek gets blanketed in snow during the winter season. The entire valley looks the best during winter season.

Where is Dodital Located?

Dodital is exactly located to the North of Uttarkashi. The adventure trek for Dodital starts from Kalyani, can be accessed easily via road. kalyani to Agoda is a gradual climb passes through plain fields, woods and villages. The trek from Agoda to Dodital is steep through thick forests.

Important Facts about Dodital Trek

  • Area – Garhwal Himalayan Region
  • Trip Duration – 09 Days (7 Days Trekking 2 days travel)
  • Best Season – March- June and September –December
  • Type – Easy to Moderate
  • Altitude – 3900 Mts/12870 Feet
  • Total Trekking Distance – 54 kilometer

How to Reach Dodital Trek?

By Road: First we have to reach Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is well connected with good network of roads and major cities of Uttarakhand. Buses and private taxis are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand such as Rishikesh, Dehradun, Tehri, Barkot, Chamba etc.
By Rail: Rishikesh is the nearest railway station located to Uttarkashi, which is situated at a distance of 225 kilometers. Rishikesh has good connectivity with major cities of India.
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport located to Uttarkashi, which situated at a distance of 215 kilometers. Dodital can be reached from Uttarkashi via surface.

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 01:Arrive- DelhiOOn arrival meeting and assistance at the Airport followed by the traditional welcome by garlanding and then escorted transfer to your hotel . Rest of the day at leisure . overnight at hotel.
  • Day 02:Delhi – Haridwar:In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Haridwar, Upon arrival at Haridwar, check in at the hotel. In the evening we will go to Har-ki-pouri for worship at Ganges Ghats. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 03:Haridwar – Uttarkashi – Sangamchatti In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Sangamchatti via uttarkashi. Upon arrival at Sangamchatti, check in at the camps. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 04:Sangamchatti – Agoda – Manjhi (16 kms/6-7 hrs)In the morning after breakfast trek to Manjhi via Agoda Village. Upon arrival at Manjhi set out camp for overnight stay. Dinner and overnight stay at Camps.
  • Day 05:Manjhi – Dodital (3307 10847 ft) (6 Kms/ 3 – 4 hrs)In the morning after breakfast trek start towards Dodital with packed lunch, A gradual zigzag trek through beautiful landscape of thick forests and steep cliffs brings you the mysterious Dodital. Dinner and overnight stay at Camps.
  • Day 06:Dodital (3307 meters) Day free to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Lake and surrounding dense forest. The scenic beauty of Dodital can compel any nature lover to camp here for days together, the lake, the surrounding pine forest, the towering Darwa Bugyal on one side and the valley on the other is serene and enticing. The parikrama around the lake is of 1.5 kms. A few streams coming from Darwa Bugyal feed the lake. Dinner and overnight stay at the Camps.
  • Day 07:Dodital – Agoda (2250 meters/7380 ft) (17 kms/4-5 hrs) After breakfast we will trek down till Agoda. It is a 17 Kms Trek, Overnight in camps at Agoda.
  • Day 08:Agoda – Sangamchatti – Rishikesh (6 kms trek + 130 kms Drive) : Morning after breakfast Trek down to Sangamchatti and from here drive down to Rishikesh. On arrival at Rishikesh, check in at the hotel. In the evening visit laxman Jhoola and temples of Rishikesh. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 09:Rishikesh – Delhi – Departure : In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Delhi, Upon arrival at Delhi, transfer to the IGI airport to catch the flight for onward desstination.

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