Dodital Darwa Top Yamunotri Trek

Trek: 7 km, 8-9 hrs

Altitude: 7,381 ft – 9,843 ft

Accommodation: Alpine Tent

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner

Start your day with a hearty breakfast and ensure you have enough water, as there are no water sources along the 5 km trail from Agoda village to Manjhi. Follow the clearly marked Trail, with signs in the local language. The path becomes steeper with patches of mud and boulders. After 20-30 minutes, you’ll arrive at Dharkot. The final 5 km to Manjhi is a relatively flat path winding through a charming rhododendron forest. Manjhi greets you with a picturesque campsite, complemented by quaint shops and hotels nestled amidst oak trees. Take in the breathtaking views of Dayara’s towering peak

Trek: 5 km, 2-3 hrs

Altitude: 9,843 ft – 10,850 ft

Accommodation: Alpine Tent

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner

Today’s walk to Dodital from Manjhi is easy. The path goes through different forests. Look for colorful Monal birds. Find streams for water. At the top, an old temple gives a great view of the Himalayas. As you get closer to Dodital, the view gets even better with a tall cliff and the winding Asi Ganga river. Dodital is a pretty lake, surrounded by thick forests and a grassy meadow called Darwa. You can stay at a guesthouse by the lake, or choose cabins or tents. There’s plenty of food and wood for a fire. Enjoy the calm with a campfire. The lake is hugged by green oak, pine, and rhododendron trees, with Darwa meadow on one side and a wide valley on the other. Small streams from Darwa meadow fill the lake. End the day with a special prayer at the Ganesha temple.

Trek: NA

Accommodation: Alpine Tent

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner

Darwa Top is located at an altitude of 13,600 feet in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. It is a popular trekking destination, but it is important to acclimatize properly before attempting the hike to Darwa Top, especially if you are not used to high altitudes.

Once you arrive at Dodital Lake, you should rest for the day and allow your body to adjust to the higher altitude. You may experience some altitude sickness symptoms, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue. These symptoms are usually mild and will pass after a few hour.

Trek: 15-16 km, 10-11 hrs

Altitude: 10,850 ft – 13,600 ft – 12,000 ft

Accommodation: Alpine Tent

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner

Today is a long day, start early. Choose between trekking to Darwa Top or camping near Gujjar’s settlements in Seema. Weather can be unpredictable. Follow the trail along Dodital’s edge. The climb is steep, with streams along the way. Reach an opening with boulders and a dead tree for rest. The final climb to the pass is short and steep. From Darwa Top, enjoy breathtaking views of peaks. Descend into Seema, a beautiful meadow with rhododendron bushes

Trek: 13-14 km, 6-7 hrs

Drive: 172 km, 7-8 hrs

Altitude: 12,000 ft – 7,900 ft

Meals: Breakfast

Today, a relatively easy descent of 4,100 feet awaits. The trail offers scenic views and streams for water. After a peaceful morning, head towards Kundola meadow. The path is well-defined and passes through woods. Reach Kundola, a lush green area where you can cook lunch. Continue through oak and bamboo forests to Nisu village. Enjoy the village scenery and potato terraces. Descend to Hanuman Chatti, where the Hanuman Ganga and Yamunotri rivers meet. The village turns lively during the pilgrimage season, offering accommodations and food options. From here, an easy, well-marked road with railings leads to the revered Yamunotri temple, the source of the Yamuna River. The route includes rivers, lakes, forests, and villages, and is frequented by pilgrims.  You will opt for a drive to Dehradun after reaching Yamunotri. Alternatively, you can choose to return to Hanuman Chatti or stay at Yamunotri to extend the trek to Saptarishi Kund, a challenging ascent to the true source of the Yamuna River.