Dodital Trek 2017, Uttarakhand

About the Destination:

The Dodital trek is a perfect escape into a nature that we have found in fairy tales only which opnes up millions of tiny attractions and surprises. Get to unravel a snowy and varied landscape. Dodital is a picturesque lake in Uttarakhand that can be approached only after a trek to an altitude of 3085 meters but be sure, it will be a feast for your eyes. The natives believe in a legend saying that Lord Ganesha chose this place as his abode and a temple dedicated to him nearby is seemed to be the proof that the locals strictly believe in it.

Uttarakhand is quite surprising with multiple lakes, grand terrains and wonderful high altitudes regions which offer the best views of the Himalayan peaks. The many delights of the Dodital trek and Darwa Pass include a visit Sangam Chatti, a quaint village marketplace and getting a whiff of Gujar settlement. 

Meadows dusted with snow is not uncommon on your way to the lake as well as the thickets of pine trees and other tall trees. It is up to you to select the mixed forest trails to reach up Dodital but make sure you are completely into it. This trek is a golden chance to bring home exotic moments with nature at its best and we cannot craft those moments anywhere else. As you continue trekking, the esteemed nature unwinds itself, showing you the relishing valleys and the supporting mountains at a distance. Those glorifying sights can be the natural boosters to let you gain more energy and complete each stretch.

Trek through the dense forest and open meadows as you slowly take the curves and turns. The beautiful Dodital Lake and eventually to Dwara Pass Top at 4150 Meters offers mesmerizing views of Dhauladhar and Greater Himalayan Ranges. Also, during the trek, you will come across some of the best campsites surrounded by pine and oak tree.

For photographers, it is a precious spot and for adventure seekers it is the right choice and for nature lovers it is heaven-like. To keep your mundane life aside, to dive into the appropriate cuddling given by the nature, you should come to do this trek. Grab this chance to spot Water Golden Masheer in the lake, one of the most famous trout fish in the Himalayas. The trek is also famous among the birdwatchers as well.

About the Trek:

A six day trekking package to Dodital located at a height of about 3310 Mts above sea level is right at your fingertips. You are not only becoming a part of the most exciting treks in the Himalayas but also gaining a chance to wonder how beautifully nature retains its contributors, be it lakes or mountains or forests or wild species. This trek till date has achieved millions of hearts worldwide and now it is your turn to be a charming visitor of Dodital and her parental regions.

Dodital trek is named after the rare Himalayan trout which is known as Dodi in the local language. Kick start your Dodital trek from Dehradun. Uttarkashi will be the first and foremost destination from where you will move to the little village Sangam Chati. As you proceed on your trek with an initial steep climb you will be taken to Agoda settlement. 

Enjoy camping near the winsome campsite above the rivulet at Bhebra. Get ready to capture the glimpses of wild trails that will take you through a mixed forest high above the Asi Ganga before entering a side valley leading to Dodital. The third day made with a trek for 6 hours is designed to carve the trails reaching a height of 3310m. You will be able to catch the first glance of Gujjar settlement and then make your way through the rhododendron, oak, pine and bamboo forest. 

Listen to the noise of the distant valleys and the birds chirping as you continue your trek.  You must be really energetic to have the steep ridges and long trails to bow to you. If you succeed, what then comes to welcome you would be really surprising. Yes, the distant mountains spread their visibility across the forests to fall on your eye balls.The campsite at the lake is yet another primary significance every trekker loves about Dodital. It is a breathtaking serenity where you pitch your tents and sleep under the starry sky. Soak in the beauty of the region and keep staring for long at the lake.

You can also enjoy some birding and come across a variety of birds like Brown Fronted Woodpecker, Grey Tit, Himalayan Babbler, Red-Billed Blue Magpie, Grey Shrike, Bush Robin, Pink Finch, Munia, Common Chiffchaff, Himalayan Whistling Thrush, Himalayan Tree Pie, Tailor Bird, Himalayan Monal. This Dodital trek package will definitely give you the best experience of trekking while you head out for this trek.

Highlights of Dodital Trek

- Head out to take part in one of the brilliant high altitude treks in India that is towering at a height of 3310 m. Dodital is known as the most beautiful lake overshadowing many others in India.

- Be excited to conquer the less travelled paths going through wild thickets and unpredictable terrains.

- Get a chance to witness the beautiful temple which is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and which is also believed to be the birthplace of Ganesha.

- During your trek catch the glimpse of the mesmerizing views of Dhauladhar and Greater Himalayan Ranges.

- Get a chance to camp under the clear night sky and that too at a high summit surrounded by the mountains.

- For the bird lovers, you can get that perfect shot on your camera of Grey Shrike, Bush Robin, Pink Finch, Munia, Common Chiffchaff, Himalayan Whistling Thrush, Himalayan Tree Pie, Tailor Bird and Himalayan Monal.

Quick Facts:

Temperature: Max 20 and Min -2 degrees

Trekking Distance:  54km

Maximum Altitude: 13,600ft

Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate