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Description
Dodital is a freshwater lake in uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India, situated at a height of 3,024 metres (9,921 ft). Assi ganga rises from dodital and joins bhagirathi. The confluence is at Gangori. To reach Dodital, From Uttarkashi, a short jeep ride of q19 kilometers will take you to Sangamchatti from where the 24 km trek to Dodital begins. This is a mostly gentle trek, with overnight halt options at the village of Agora or Bebra. At Agora, which is 6 km from Sangamchatti, one can stay at one of the private lodges or alternatively, camp at Bebra which is 8 km from Sangamchatti. From there one can start the second leg of the trek the next day which will take you to Dodital via the small summer settlement of Manjhi.. ..
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 - Drive from Rishikesh to Uttarkashi
Pick Up Point- Rishikesh Railway Station
Pick Up Time- 6:00 am
Drive distance- 200km
Drive Duration- 6-7 hours
The commencement of the tour is from Rishikesh. Situated on the bank of river Ganga, Rishikesh is a place famous for spiritual and adventure water sports. The city is famous for its cultural ethics and Yoga. The group can come to Rishikesh one day prior or early in the morning on the commencement date. Starting with the drive from Rishikesh the road offers you scenic views. You get to see the massive Tehri dam and the lake. Road by road you will get the mesmerizing view of the lake and the places passed by you. By the afternoon you will reach Uttarkashi, which is situated at an elevation of 1158m. On the bank of the river Bhagirathi it is a holy town and home of ashrams, temples and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. Here is a famous temple here called, ‘Kashi Vishwanath’ , one of the famous shiva’s temples. We will be staying in hotel or home stays and followed by lunch. After taking some rest, in the evening we will explore the area and will go to the places which are famous there like NIM and the religious temples. At night hot dinner will be served and you all will be briefed by the tour guide for the next day. -
Day 2 - Drive from Uttarkashi to Sangam Chatti and Trek to Bebra Campsite
Distance- 16 km drive
Trek Distance- 8 km
Trek duration- 5 hours
The second day starts with the morning tea and breakfast. We have to be ready by 8am and after that will drive to Sangamchatti that is 16km drive from Uttarkashi. Firstly we will be moving to Gangori , a small place situated near by the Bhagirathi river. Turning towards the left from Gangori, another valley known as Assi ganga valley leads us to Sangamchatti. The route is followed by the Assi ganga throughout the drive to Sangamchatti. Sangamchatti is a small area surrounded by forests and with Assi ganga river that is coming from Dodital and Darwa top. The trek route is connected with a bridge. You will not find much population there. After reaching Sangamchatti , we will start our journey to our first camp site that is 8km of distance and the place is known as Bebra. The route passes from the villages like agora , dhandhalka and others. The trek is easy and will take you through the small forests and one can see the Assi ganga as you can see it flowing aside you in the valley. By afternoon we all will be at the campsite at bebra. It is a place situated in the serenity of nature with a small water source nearby the campsite and surrounded by the dense forest. The place is very good and you can take a bath in the natural water source. In the afternoon after reaching there we will set up our camps and rest for some time. After that hot lunch will be served and then you can take rest till evening. In the evening you all will be served with tea and snacks and after that we all will do camp activities and camp fun. That's teamwork which is required in treks. The whole group will collect some woods so that we can use them for bonfire at night if required. It is mandatory to keep the area clean and put all the garbage in your bags or in poly bags. Try to live in the dense nature with the cold air blowing and the sound of flowing water. At night you all will be served with hot dinner and after that we all will gather for a bonfire. As people used to sleep early in these areas so it is advisable to sleep early by 10pm and relax your body so that you can wake up early in the morning and be ready for the next day trek as it is very lengthy. -
Day 3 - Trek from Bebra Campsite to Dodital
Trekking Time- 8 hours
Trek Distance- 15 km
On your Third day of tour the morning opens with morning tea and breakfast. Do your breakfast good and fill your stomach full as the trek for today is easy but lengthy. By 8am we will be leaving from Bebra and starting our journey towards our next destination , Dodital. The trek starts from Bebra passes through forests and you will find small streams of water in between the route. It is approximately 10kmto Manjhi village and further 5 km to Dodital. The route is easy and through the forest only. You will not be getting anything in between the route so you can take your chocolates and other eatables with yourself. We will surely go to take halts in between. Pack lunch will be given to you and you can have it once you reach Manjhi village. A small village situated at an altitude of 2400m above sea level, covered or surrounded by the pine and oak trees. All you can find there are huts and mountains which are snow-capped sometimes. The place is very fine and calm. We will have some packed lunch and can take a rest for some time. After lunch we again start our journey to our destination. From this point it is approximately 5km to Dodital lake. The route is through the forest and you might find some flora and fauna also. Just one and a half kilometer before Dodital there is a sacred small temple of Nagraj (king of snakes) which is worshiped by the local communities. The last stretch after this temple is easy and straight which will finally lead you to the destination. By the late afternoon we will be at our destination. Situated at an altitude of 3025m above sea level Dodital is a serene, tranquil lake surrounded by pine and oak trees. You could find a tourist rest house there but we all will be staying in camps there. You all can keep your things in one place and we will be setting up the camps for you. If tired you can take a rest for some time. The place is not so big that you cannot explore. Swimming in the lake is strictly prohibited. There is a small temple of lord Ganesha by the lake and in the evening worshiping of the idols take place there. In the evening we all will have fun and camp activities, with that learning of some things about trekking and group talking with bonfire and hot dinner will be served to you. You all can sit for a while after dinner and can see nature's beauty at night where you will see the stars very clearly. You should carry your headlights with you as there is no light. You will have just the natural light that is the moon's light. You will be briefed what to do and what not to do before you sleep. Rest fully as your body needs it very well. Be prepared for next day's adventure. Have a good evening ahead. -
Day 4 - Dodital and Darwa Top Excursion Trek
Trekking Time- 6 hours
Trek Distance- 10 km
Starting with a tea and morning breakfast your tour guide will brief you in the morning. We will try to start our trek as early as possible so that we can come back to camp site. The trail starts from the lake and with the terrain you will go up. From the lake to the top, we gain a height of 1000m approximately. The route is through the greenery and you will find a water stream by you. It is advisable to keep eatables and enough water with you so that your body gets hydrated and energetic. It will take about 3 to 4 hours to reach there with a normal walk. The trail is steep somewhere and we could take halts also. One can see a good flora and fauna there and get a chance to walk through the clouds. Before reaching the top you will see lush green meadows and bloomed flowers. You will find vast green areas and small mountains. The happiness is seen here wildly as you all will be there alone with the nature and clouds passing you. There is a small lake there and if the sky is clear you might also see some of the small peaks also. This route is also a pass to one of the shrines that is Yamunotri. After reaching there we will see the nearby areas and take a rest for some time. With the passage of time we have to start moving downward. Getting down will be easy and fast, depending upon the group and the walking abilities. Before afternoon we will get back to our camps and hot lunch will be served with the scenic view of the serene lake and small stream beside your sitting area. After that we all will be taking rest and in the evening camp fun and camp activities will go on. After that you have enough time to rest and at night hot dinner will be served. Spend some beautiful moments under the clear sky and create memories. Stay well and sleep well. Day ends with resting and relaxing. -
Day 5 - Trek from Dodital to Sangamchatti and Drive to Uttarkashi
Trekking Time- 7-8 hours
Trek distance- 23 km
Drive Distance - 16km
Starting the day with tea and breakfast we all will try to get ready by 7:30 A.M. and by 8 A.M we will leave the place. Today we have to reach Sangamchatti which is approximately 6 to 7 hours to the road head. The trek route is the same as earlier but the difference is that it is downward and easy. It will take time but once we reach the road head we will take a drive to Uttarkashi. In between we will take halts and have tea. While coming back we will go through the villages and meet the locals. Before evening we will be at Uttarkashi, and you can also go to the local area or market. It is a base hub of many treks and a home of many ashrams and other religious places. You can go around the places and do shopping. Sitting along the Bhagirathi river may give you peace and calmness to your body and soul which makes your mind relaxed. Nights are little chill here and sometimes warm. We are going to stay in hotels or homestay. At night the group will gather and we would try to talk about the experiences of the trek. It is said a good talk improves relationships, like that we are going to spend our evening and after that dinner will be served. You all can take rest at night and cherish the moments that you are living. A good day comes to an end with lots of memories. -
Day 6 - Drive from Uttarkashi to Rishikesh
Driving time- 6-7 hours
Distance- 200 km drive
This will be your final day of the tour. We try to get ready by 8A.M and leave Uttarkashi in our vehicles. The drive route is the same through which we came. After the 5-6 hour journey full of mellow reminisces of the hills, you will be reaching Rishikesh/Haridwar in the evening. Once we all reach, together we will have a good lunch with gossips and after that you all will be dropped to ISBT from where you could easily get a vehicle for your further destination. You can also stay in Rishikesh and can also enjoy the very famous Ganga Arti at Parmarth Ashram. That’s up on you whether you want to stay or not. Though you can enjoy a great evening in rishikesh near the Ganges and if it is urgent you can catch the buses at night also. A very warm wish and luck for further life.
What's included ?
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Package Includes:-
Said / Similar hotel accommodation
Breakfast & dinner at hotel.
Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances.
All applicable hotel and transport taxes.
What's Not included ?
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Package Does Not Include:-
5% GST as Applicable.
Lunch does not include in Package.
Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’
All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
Medical and travel insurance..
Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.
Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water,telephone charges.
All items of personal nature.
Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.
Please note that the bus / Tempo traveler is not allowed in narrow roads / street , will be parked at parking further guest needs to walk or take local conveyance as per their convenient.
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