Dodital Trek

Dodital, literally meaning the Dodi Lake, is at an elevation of 3024 m north of Uttarkashi. Crystal clear waters are surrounded by dense oak woods, pine, deodar and rhododendrons. The lake is full of fish and is known for some rare species like the Himalayan Golden Trout. The forest surrounding the lake is also full of wildlife. It provides an idyllic set up for rest and recreational activities like angling, boating and bird-watching.

The trek from Dodital to Hanuma Chatti via Darwa Top takes two days, moves on to the upper reaches of the Garhwal Himalayas in Yamunotri; the place where the sacred river Yamuna originates from high up in the mountains is the Dodital lake- mysterious, alluring, and simply beautiful! The serene, tranquil surroundings, gurgling streams, crystal clear water, and dense alpine forests make for an ideal retreat. The trek from Dodital to Yamunotri takes you through high altitude grasslands and dense virgin forests. The scenery en-route is really astounding!

Few Facts:
Max Altitude: 3307 Mts.
Best Time: Mid June to Mid Oct
Difficulty: Moderate Trek

Tour Itinerary :

Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destination: Delhi - Haridwar - Uttarkashi - Kalyani - Agoda - Dodital - Agoda - Kalyani - Haridwar - Delhi

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi International airport and meet our office representative and later transfer to hotel for overnight stay. Overnight: Hotel

Day 02: Delhi - Haridwar
After breakfast drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival check in to Hotel. Later in the evening visit the Har - ki - Pauri to see evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. Overnight: Hotel

Day 03: Haridwar - Uttarkashi by surface (154 Km, 6-7 hrs)
Morning drive to Uttarkashi by road. Lunch enroute. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 04: Uttarkashi - Kalyani - Agoda (Drive 1 hr, trek 4-5 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Kalyani by jeeps & on arrival leave on the trek. Today we have a gradual climb all the way up to Agoda through the jungle known for medicinal plants and herbs. On arrival check in at guest house. Relax in the evening.
Overnight: Guest house.

Day 05: Agoda - Dodital (3307 m / 6-7 hrs)
After breakfast leave for once again on a gradual climb. We carry on to reach Dodital which is at 3327 mts is one of the most beautiful lakes in high Himalayas. The High altitude lake is known for its Golden trout and fishing is allowed with a permit from local authorities in advance. On arrival check in at Guest house. Overnight: Guest house.

Day 06: Dodital (Rest Day, or walk and leisure around the lake)
Spend this day sipping tea, catching up with the local tales, walking around the lake sighting birds or just observing the clear waters of the lake with the trout making an occasional appearance. Overnight: Guest House / Lodge

Day 07: Dodital - Agoda (2250 mts/7380 ft) (17 kms/4-5 hrs)
After breakfast we will trek down till Agoda. It is a 17 Kms Trek. Overnight in Guest house at Agoda. Overnight: Guest House.

Day 08: Agoda - Kalyani - Haridwar (Trek 4 kms, Drive 167 km)
Morning after breakfast Trek down to Sangamchatti 04 Kms. and from Sangamchatti drive down to Haridwar 167 Km.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 09: Haridwar - Delhi and transfer to Airport
Drive to Delhi (5-6 hrs). Upon arrival transfer to International airport to catch the flight to onward destination.