Best Dodital Lake Trek

The Best Serene and calm lake

Duration
5 days
Trek Altitude
13,600 Feet
Destination
Uttarakhand
Trek Distance
57
Group Size
8-12
Best Time
All Year

Dodital Lake Trek

Dodital Lake is a famous lake in the western Garhwal Himalayas. It is really popular among trekkers. Many visit the lake from Hanuman Chatti as well as from Barsu via Dayara Bugyal. The serene and calm waters of the lake and the nearby Devi temple are a delight to photo enthusiasts and nature lovers. 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. The views of Draupadi ka Danda, Deonli, and Srikantha peaks are magnificent from Darwa top. Dodital trek

Itinerary

Drive: 160 km, 7-8 hrs

Trek: 6 km, 5 hrs

Altitude: 2100 ft – 7,381 ft (2,250 m)

Accommodation: Alpine Tents

Meals: Dinner

 

We start at Dehradun and drive via Mussoorie, Chinyalisour, Dharasu bend to Uttarkashi and then onwards to Sangamchatti. The campsite at Bhewra village is situated on the banks of the river Assi Ganga and is 3 hours trek from Sangamchatti.

Trek: 15 km, 7 hrs

Altitude: 7,381 ft – 10,860 ft (3,310 m)

Accommodation: Alpine Tents

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner

 

Post breakfast we start our trek to Dodital via the village of Manjhi. This is a beautiful Himalayan village on mountain slopes with terraced farming. We reach Dodital lake by evening and pitch tents near the lake. The walk is through dense oak, cedar and pine trees with plenty of birds to give company.

Trek: 13 km, 7-8 hrs

Altitude: 10,860 ft – 13,500 ft (4,150 m) – 10,860 ft

Accommodation: Alpine Tents

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner

 

Today we stay put at our camp site and do a small trek to Darwa top (4,150 m) to capture the magnificient views of Himalayan peaks. Evening can be lazily spent watching the ripples of the water in the lake and bird watching around the lake.

Trek: 17 km, 7-8 hrs

Altitude: 10,860 ft – 7,381 ft (2,250 m)

Accommodation: Alpine Tents

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner

We retrace our steps to Bhewra village. Being downhill, the walk will take less time.

Trek: 6 km,  2-3 hrs

Drive: 160 km, 7-8 hrs

Altitude: 7,381 ft – 1,200 ft

Meals: Breakfast

We leave early and trek back to Sangamchatti. From here we drive to Dehradun.

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Inclusion
  1. Transport support from Dehradun to Dehradun
  2. Pick-up location: Prince Chowk, near Dehradun Railway Station
    Pick-up Time: Around 7:30 am
  3. All vegetarian meals starting from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the last day
  4. Professional Guide, Cook and Support staff
  5. First-Aid kit with Oximeter and Portable Oxygen Cylinder
  6. Kitchen tents, common tents, toilet tents with portable toilet seats
  7. Rent for camping equipment like Clean sleeping bags and foam mattresses, Good quality ‘A’ shaped or dome tents, Camping stools, Table and Crampons and gaiters if required
  8. Forest entry charges for Indian nationals (Additional charges will be applicable for international tourists)
  9. Porter and mule support to carry camping equipment and NOT personal luggage
  10. Accommodation throughout the trek on a triple-sharing basis
  11. Guesthouse accommodation on the first and second last day on a triple-sharing basis
  12. All applicable taxes
Exclusions
  1. Personal expenses like tips, personal medicines, phone calls etc.
  2. Any transport support during the trek apart from what is included above
  3. Any cost or services not mentioned in the Inclusions
  4. Accommodation in Dehradun
  5. Adventure Insurance
  6. Cost arising due to unforeseen incidents like bad weather, medical evacuation, roadblocks etc
  7. Porter and mule support to carry personal Luggage can be arranged at an additional cost of INR 350 per bag per day (weighing up to 12 kg)
  8. Please carry a lunch box for packed lunch/breakfast to avoid using polythenes and Aluminium foils. Keeping the Himalayas clean is our own responsibility. Reduce the use of Plastic when you are in the abode of the Sacred Himalaya. 🌱