Dodital Trek

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A moderate trek which starts from the Bhagirathi valley, goes up to the lake of Dodital (wrapped in perfect wilderness) to the alpine meadows and crosses over at Darwa Pass (4150m) to the Yamuna watershed. Dodital trek region is very rich in its flora and fauna. It is a popular trekking spot in Uttaranchal. Dodital has steep and thick forests. The Dodital Hanumanchatti Trek is organized at Lake of Dodital. We can also spend the days sipping tea, catching up with the local tales, roaming around the lake sighting birds or just observing the clear waters of the lake with the trout’s making the occasional appearances.

Dodital is surrounded with snow covered Garhwal Himalayas. It is a great place for interesting activities like trekking and fishing. The trek from Dodital to Yamnotri Trek takes you through high altitude grasslands and dense forests. The scenery on the way is really astonishing! Our journey will start from Delhi to Kuflon. On first phase we will visit Kuflon camp, here you can get a chance to stay in camps with bonfire. Thereafter, we will move to Bevra and Darwa which are surrounded by green bushes, colorful flowers, and Rhododendron and Oak trees.

Day 01: Delhi to camp Kuflon (1550m)

On the very first day, we will Board the morning Shatabdi Express departing New Delhi at 7am. to Kuflon. Reach Haridwar at 11:30 am. Then after transfer to Kuflon, there is the road head for Dodital, it is 11 kms from Uttarkashi in the valley of the Assi Ganga, which takes 6-7 hr to reach. Stay at night in Kuflon and enjoy the dinner.

Day 02: Camp Kuflon to Bevra (2400m) 4-5 hrs

Early in the morning have your breakfast. Second day will be for Bevra – this walk is 8 kms, which takes 4-5 hrs of which 2 kms is on the road along the Assiganga stream. Bevra is a camping spot. It is set 1.5 kms ahead of Agoda village. Bevra is the best way to wash out the first day of body aches in a stream.

Day 03: Bevra to Dodital (3310m) 6-7 hrs

Take early morning breakfast. Then after start trek to Dodital, 16 kms, which will take 6-7 hrs. We will take our packed lunch with us. This walk is gradual. The Rhododendron and Oak trees mainly point the trek with occasional Seabuck thorn bushes. There are no surroundings beyond Bevra except for the Shepherd shelter in Majhi. There is a fresh water lake amidst thick jungle in Dodital at 10,000 ft. The brown trout in the lake adds to the attractiveness of this lake.

Day 04: Trek Dodital to Darwa Pass and back to Dodital. 4-5 hrs

On this day start early in the morning with packed breakfasts for Darwa Pass. The walk will take 2-3 hrs to reach the top of Darwa. Darwa top is 5 kms. It is a pass at a height of 4150m. The entire walk is an uphill climb. It starts with the climb along the feeder to dodital. There is a perfect setting for Himalayan wild flowers; Darwa top offers an amphitheatric view of the Bandarpunch and Swargarohini range of peaks. Have a chance to look at the breathtaking views and start towards the downhill, then reach the campsite for the hot lunch. Stay at night in hotel in dodital and relish our dinner.

Day 05: Trek Dodital to camp Kuflon (1550m) 6 -7 hrs

Next day morning, after having our light food, we will start walking on the downhill trek which at times is very steep to reach Kuflon Basics, which will take 6-8 hrs. Once we reach Kuflon, take a hot water bath or take a dip in the nearby natural water pool. Enjoy our dinner in camps followed by bonfire and share our mountain experiences.

Day 06: Camp Kuflon to Delhi

On this day, we will have an easy start. After an early lunch / brunch we will drive back (5 hrs) to Haridwar to board the evening Shatabdi to reach Delhi by 10:45 in the night.

Package Includes:

- Pick up from the Airport / Railway Station

- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners

- Airport transfers

- Group medical kit

- Good quality accommodation

- Trek pack including sleeping bag, down or fiber filled jacket and insulated mat

- Private transportation

- All park entrance fees and trekking permits

- Porters to carry all personal and group equipment.