Dodital Trek
Dodital Trekking – A Hidden Paradise
Dodital is situated at an altitude of 3024m, this trek is known for its distinct identity, it is a freshwater lake in Uttarkashi district of Uttrakhand, From Dodital, assi Ganga departs which joins the river Bhagirathi at a place called confluence gangori, sangam chatti 19km from uttrakashi to where our car will go. After 24 km, dodital falls after walking. It is 6km from sangam chatti, there is a forest rest house in dodital. After making a permit one can stay here.
According to mythological legends, it is the abode of Lord Ganesha, Lord Ganesha was born in this place, when Parvati While bathing here, nobody should come inside the bull Nandi work of Lord Shiva, when Shiva came, Nandi refused to let him go as well, but Shiva still went away and Parvati got angry with the mudstone of the lake. This region of origin of Ganesh from Kankar is very beautiful, this lake is always filled with fresh water from the icy hills around, darwa top is not far from dodital.
Dodital Suggested Trekking Itinerary
Day1 Rishikesh to uttrakashi (4000ft)
On the first day of trekking, our team will pick you up from Rishikesh. At 7 o’clock in the morning our car will reach you, at 7: 20 minutes we will leave from Rishikesh, moving on the way, enjoying many types of ups and downs and natural beauty. , Crossing the many beautiful valleys rising above the banks of the river, we will enjoy the natural scenery, Uttarkashi which has been the center of religion and education situated in the valleys of Bhagirathi, by evening we will be in Uttarkashi, night rest will be in the hotel
Day2 uttrakashi to bhebra via sangam chatti (7500ft)
After breakfast in the morning, we will reach Sangam Chatti for about half a kilometer. This is the first point of trekking. After trekking of about 2km, we will reach the village of Bhebra, which is a unique blend of beauty and culture, will be in the Ratri sabha dom tents and in eating local cuisine. Will have fun
Day3 bhebra to dodital (10900ft)
You will cross the elevation crossing the ups and downs, the scenery is beautiful, you feel calm, the mountains start telling you a lot, but you have to listen, the fatigue of trekking is over as soon as the lake is finished, the night will be in the resting tents
Day4 dodital to darwa pass & back to dodital (13300)
Trekking will start for darwa top after the early morning breakfast, it is steep and difficult climb. After a distance of 5km we will be in darwa top. Himalaya peaks Bandarpoonch, sawrgrohini offers a nice view. By the day we will be in darwa top , After observing the views of nature we will go back to the dodital where we will have dinner and rest
Day5 dodital to bhebra
Bhebra will come back from dodital, assimilating many scenes we will rest our night here
Day6 bhebra to uttrakashi
We will leave for uttrakashi via bhewara to Sangam chatti and night stay will be in uttrakashi
Day7 uttrakashi to Rishikesh
After breakfast from Uttrakashi early in the morning we will leave for Rishikesh, by evening our car will be in Rishikesh which will be the last point of trekking.
Main points of Dodital Trek
1. 30% payment will be done first, after submitting the documents on the first day of trekking.
2. Nobody will tamper with nature.
3. Guide instructions will be valid for your safety
4. It is mandatory to have your personal belongings, safety is absolutely essential in the mountains.
Compulsory Document
- Original and photocopy of government photo identity prove (Aadhaar card, driving license, voter card)
- Passport and visa required for foreigners
- Medical certificate
On the tour package
- an experienced guide who is very familiar with the trek and who also has knowledge of other languages.
- Permissions and fees of trekking from 2 government authorities.
- complete camping equipment for living like Dome tents, cooking tents, toilet tents.
- sleeping mattress, sleeping bags,
- special cook for this trek who cook delicious foods
- Food, snacks and breakfast from the first day to the last day.
- Road transportation, Rishikesh to last point of the road to trek and after trek return to Rishikesh.
- Porters facility
- Mule (if required)
- First medications
Not on the trekking tour
- Accommodation facilities at RISHIKESH
- Personal Insurance.
- Consumption of intoxicants such as alcohol, tobacco, gutkha etc.
Magnificent points nearby Dodital Trek
Personal luggage (trekking tour)
- Trekking shoes
- water bottle (thermos)
- Inner-wears
- Balaclava
- Sunglasses
- Hand gloves synthetic and woolen
- Mask/sanitizer
- Sunscreen
- Personal toiletry items
- Backpack with the back cover of 50-60 ltr
- Warm T shart
- Trekking jacket
- Trek suite