Dharwa Top And Dodital Trek from Dehradun

Named after the rare Himalayan trout fish, Dodi Tal is an emerald lake nestled amidst the high mountains in the western part of the Uttarakhand

• Crystal clear lake and Himalayan trout.
• Visit lush meadows, green valleys of Asi Ganga Valley, Bhagirathi Valley and Yamuna Valley and thick forests.
• Arguably one of the most beautiful lake in the region, the trek serves as a great beginner's trek.
• Snowcapped Himalayan peaks: Bandarpunch peak and Swargarohini Peak.
• Low altitude trek with gorges, outstanding views, multiple hues.
• Experience amazing variation in scenery.
• Get glimpses of an ancient culture of local people.

Why Choose This?

• No Hidden Charges: All inclusive price with no hassle of paying on multiple occasions during the trip.
• Low Batch Requirement: Guaranteed departure for even a 2-member group. 
• Small Convenient Batch size: The convenience of a small batch size for best service quality. Maximum of 12 members per group.
• Road Transportation: All road transportation after the reporting point is included in the cost. Trekking group travels together comfortably.
• Tented Accommodation: 2 people per tent throughout the trek. We use tents from international brand Vango Halo 300, weather tested beyond the European standard EN5912.

Detailed Overview

Dodi Tal is a famous lake in the western Garhwal Himalayas. It is popular among trekkers and many visit the lake from Hanuman Chatty side as well as from Barsu side 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 Mahaseer 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 rhododendron 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 the Dharwa top from the lake which goes on to cross the range into the Yamuna valley and meets at Hanuman Chatti. The views of Draupadi ka danda, deonli and Srikanth peaks are magnificent from the Dodi top.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Dehradun to Bhewra via Uttarkashi | 180 kms - 8 hrs drive and 2 hrs trek
Report at Dehradun by 6:30 am, we'll start early to reach our destination. The campsite at bhewra village is situated on the banks of the river assi ganga and is a 2 hr trek from Sangamchatti.We have breakfast and lunch en route and dinner at Deora in the campsite.

Day 2: Bhewra to Dodital | 8 hrs trek
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 by evening and pitch tents near the lake. We walk through the dense oak, deodar and pine trees with plenty of birds to give the company.

Day 3: Dodital to Darwa Top & back | 4-5 hrs trek
Today we stay put at our campsite and do a small hike to Darwa top to capture the magnificent views from the Darwa top (3000 m). The evening can be lazily spent watching the ripples of the water in the lake and bird watching around the lake. 

Day 4: Dodital to Bhewra Village | 8-9 hrs trek
We retrace our steps to Deora village. Although this time the walk will take less time; being downhill. Overnight in campsite at Bhewra village.

Day 5: Bhewra Village to Dehradun | 2 hours trek and 8 hours drive
We start early and reach Uttarkashi by 10 am. Post lunch we drive to Haridwar and reach by nightfall.