Dodital is named after the rare Himalayan Trouts known as Dodi in the local language. This lake is one of the very few water bodies where Himalayan Trouts are found.On one corner of the lake, a beautiful temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. According to mythology, this is the place where Lord Ganesha was born. The circumference of the lake is 1.5kms with dense deodar trees all around it. Dodi Tal can be reached in two days by trekking 22 kms from Sangam Chatti. The trekking to Dodi Tal is easy but the trail gets moderate if you trek towards Darwa Pass. A wide range of imposing Himalayan ranges can be seen from Darwa Top.Dodital is considered one of the most beautiful lakes of India and it is extremely popular with nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts. The origin of this Tal is from the natural springs and the source of river ‘Asi Ganga’.
Report at Dehradun given center of city and drive takes one to Uttarkashi along the narrow Ganga and Bhagirathi valleys. Uttarkashi is a town located in the wide Bhagirathi valley, and has been a center for learning and religion since the days of the Vedas! This sacred town has been home to some very famous sages and saints.Overnight in with us
Drive to Sangam Chatti after breakfast on 30 minutes. This is the starting point of the trek. From Sangam Chatti the trail is well marked and climbs to the true right of the valley and continues to the village of Agoda. From this point it is a 2 kilometer trek to the Bevra – an idyllic village set near a gushing mountain stream, and full of green fields growing potatoes, beans and the famous Rajma. After reaching Bhebra set out your camps and freshen up. Dinner and overnight stay in tent.
Start trekking early to reach Dodital around lunch. The trail to Dodital goes through the dense forest of oak, deodar, and rhododendron. You get to see deep gorges and wide valleys during the trek. After trekking for 9kms you reach Manjhi, another beautiful campsite with lots of shepherd huts. Dodital is 5kms beyond Manjhi. It takes 7hrs to reach Dodital from Bevra. Dinner and overnight stay in tent.
Start early morning with packed breakfast for Darwa Pass (4145m). Trek to Darwa top is 5 kms (3 hrs). The entire walk is an uphill climb that starts along the feeder to Dodital breaking into a thick birch forest which opens to the high meadows. A perfect setting for Himalayan wild flowers, Darwa top offers an amphi-theatre view of the Bandarpunch and Swargarohini range of peaks, and is the watershed for rivers Yamuna and Asi Ganga. Absorb the breathtaking views and start the downhill walk to reach the campsite for the hot lunch. Absorb the breath-taking views and start the downhill walk to reach the campsite for hot lunch. Alternatively, spend this day sipping tea, catching up with local tales and walking around the lake sighting birds and trout. After exploring the Darwa Top trek back to Dodital. Dinner and overnight stay in tent.
After breakfast trek down till Bevra- a swift descent of 15 kms, retracing the same path back, but this time without the sweat and pain. Dinner and overnight stay in tent.
We start our return journey to Uttarkashi/Dehradun by trekking back to the road head & then driving back to Dehradun so as to reach by evening. Trip ends here.
Best season: May – October
The trek begins from Sangamchatti (kalyani) road near Uttarkashi and completes at the Hanumanchatti. From Dodital Lake, you will need to trek uphill to reach the Darwa pass, also called as Bakaria Khaga pass. The alpine meadows of Kanasar are an ideal place for camping.
