Trek Fee
₹ 11500$ 132+ 5% GST | + Rs 180 Trek Insurance |
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Trek Fee
₹ 11500$ 132+ 5% GST | + Rs 180 Trek Insurance |
View Dates & Register |
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TREK DIFFICULTY Moderate |
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TREK DURATION 5 days |
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HIGHEST ALTITUDE 13,600 Feet | |
GROUP SIZE 12 People | |
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TOTAL TREK DISTANCE 57 Km | |
BASECAMP Uttarakhand | |
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BEST TIME April - June and September - November | |
PICKUP POINT Dehradun |
During the trek, the Himalayan trout or the Mahseer can be seen in the lake. Since this part of the Himalayas lies below the great Himalayan range, it is lush green with oak and rhodendron trees. The last 2-3 km approach to the lake is very exciting as the path traverses many mountain folds. There is a short hike to Darwa top from Dodital Lake. It then goes on to cross the range into the Yamunotri valley and meets at Hanuman Chatti. On Dodital Trek, the views of Draupadi ka Danda, Deonli, and Srikantha peaks are magnificent.
Dodital Trek contains great religious association The spiritual importance of the lake can never be overemphasis. According to the legends in Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha is believed to have been taken birth in Dodital. Some of the people who trek to the lake come for prayer and to seek blessings from the holy water and thereby receive requests from other people. There are beautiful surroundings which contribute to the beauty of the trek and there is a myth that connects to the entire environment.
This another advantage of the Dodital Trek is that there will be an opportunity to have a glimpse at the Garhwali culture. Besides, it is possible to have contacts with local mountain dwellers on the way, their hospitality and total enculturation of the area make the tour special. This way the trek adds to the overall hiking experience by providing an opportunity to familiarize with the basics in the strengthening cultural fabric of the Himalayan region.
Of especial interest to Naturalist, the area of Dodital Trek is abound in vegetation and fauna. The area is teeming with wildlife; flora of the region is Oak, Deodar and Rhododendron mostly in forested zones. The Himalayan Monal, the Musk Deer and many types of birds which, once in a way may be sighted by the trekkers are some of the wildlife that bring joy to wildlife lovers.
Permits for the trekking can be obtained from the Single Window System of Uttarakhand Forest Department before leaving for the trek and there many trekking organizations of the neighborhood area. As for the lodging, there are guesthouses and tents; however, it is recommended to have your own camping equipment with you. Also, it is recommended to obtain services of native porters and guides who will make Dodital Trek enjoyable and safe.
The Dodital Trek stands as a tour that is spiritual, scenic and thrilling all at once. This walk can be considered as a full and sensational journey for those who dare to start and get engaged in it, starting from the legends associated with Dodital Lake up to the views and local people’s performances meet on the path. The chance of getting close to the divine beauty of the place where Lord Ganesha was born, the beauty and the captures of the scene or anything like that. Dodital provides a nice and unique walk as it is surrounded by nature.
Reaching a maximum elevation of 4200 meters at Darwa Top the Dodital Trek is an easy to moderate grade trek. The trek is 22 km long and despite being easy it is best to prepare for it a month before you set out.
From New Delhi there is no direct route to Dodital. Alternatively you can fly to Jolly Grant Airport (DED) walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) take the subway to IGI Airport and then go to Dodital.
At 3657 meters (11998 feet) above sea level Dodital is a freshwater lake in Uttarakhand Indias Uttarkashi district. After rising from Dodital the Assi Ganga river merges with the Bhagirathi at the Gangori confluence which is close to Uttarkashi. The lake bears the name of Dodi a sage who mediated there.
The Dodital Trek begins at Sangamchatti which is 39 minutes away by car from Uttarkashi town. The Assi Ganga River is next to Sangamchatti and the rocky steep trail leads from here. You will reach the village of Agoda approximately five kilometers into the hike.
The picturesque 40-kilometer hike begins in Agoda village and progresses to the glistening Dodital Lake at 3024 meters and then to the towering Darwa Pass at 4151 meters. Considered by the locals to be the sacred birthplace of Lord Ganesha the Dodital Lake also known as Dhundi-tal is also known as Ganesha-katal.
According to Hindu mythology Dodital is the birthplace of Lord Ganesha. It is also referred to as Dhundital which means Ganesha Ka Tal or Lake of Ganesha. . Hindu mythology holds that Lord Ganesha the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati was born in Dodital.
Dodital is located in Uttarkashi district of Uttrakhand at an elevation of 3307 meters amid thick deodar forests. The Asi Ganga Rivers natural springs are the source of the lake. The lake is 1. 5 km in circumference. One corner of the lake is home to a temple devoted to Lord Ganesha.
Reaching a maximum elevation of 4200 meters at Darwa Top the Dodital Trek is an easy to moderate grade trek. The 22-kilometer trek is easy but it is still best to prepare for it a month before you set out.
Dehradun is about 160 kilometers away and the drive takes about 6 to 7 hours.
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