Dodital Trek Tour ( Ibex Garhwal - Himalayas - Easy Trek )

Package Overview

Max Altitude: 4115 Mts.
Best Time: Mid June to Mid Oct
Grade: Easy Trek
Price: On Demand
Tour days: Adjustable

Situated at an altitude of 3024 m from sea level, north of Uttarkashi and surrounded by dense woods of oak, pine, deodar and rhododendrons. The amazing lake is full of rare fishes and the Himalayan Golden Trouts. The trek to Dodi Tal commence from Utarkashi to Kalyani and is accessible by motor. Kalyani to Agoda is gradual climb through woods, fields and villages on a mule track. The trek from Agoda to Dodi Tal is steep and through dense forests. Situated amidst pine forests with the backdrop of Darwa Bugyal, a high altitude meadow; Dodital has a serene effect on the mind and body. Dodital gets its name from Dodi, the local name for trout, which are found in large numbers in the lake. Like most of the high altitude Tals, Dodital also has a legend associated with it.

The Legend, another name for this lake is Dhundital. Dhundital means Ganesh-ka-tal. In Sanskrit Dhundi is synonymous with Lord Ganesha. There is a temple which is devoted to lord Ganesha. The legend has it that Ganesha selected this place as his abode. The story goes that this is the place where Ganesha was born. Shiva is known to keep away from home for extended periods and it is during one of these long periods of absence that Ganesha was born. One day Parvati, Ganesha's mother, was having a bath in the lake. She had instructed Ganesha to guard the entrance to the lake. Just then Shiva returned from one of his long trips, and was stopped by Ganesha. Enraged, Shiva cut off Ganesha's head. When Parvati came to know about this, she was livid and demanded that Shiva restore Ganesha's life. In the interest of domestic harmony, Shiva set out in search of Ganesha's head. The first animal that Shiva came across was an elephant and Shiva restored Ganesha's life by replacing his head with an elephant's head. A book in the Dhundiraj temple relates this tale in English!


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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi - Haridwar

  Early Morning Arrival At Delhi. 0700 Hrs Departure By Train To Haridwar. Day At Leisure To Explore This Holy Town. Visit The 'Aarti' (Holy Ceremony) Performance At The River 'Ghat' At Sunset. Overnight In Hotel.
• Day 2 : Haridwar - Kalyani

  Drive To The Road-Head At Kalyani. The Drive Takes You Through The Picturesque Garhwal Mountains Along The Ganges. Camp Overnight By The Side Of River Asi Ganga. Overnight In Tents.
• Day 3 : Kalyani - Dodital

  A Gradual Uphill Trek Through Beautiful Landscape Of Thick Forests And Steep Cliffs Brings You To The Mysterious Dodital Lake (3307 M) - Surrounded By Dense Forests, It Is An Ideal Place For The Nature Lover. Overnight In Fo Rest Rest House / Tents.
• Day 4 : Dodital

  Day At Leisure. The Crystal Clear Lake And The Surrounding Dense Forests Create An Atmosphere Of Peace And Tranquility. Explore The Surrounding Areas. Campfire Dinner At Night. Overnight In Forest Rest House / Tents.
• Day 5 : Dodital

  Day At Leisure. Overnight In Fo Rest Rest House / Tents.
• Day 6 : Dodital - Darwa Dhar

  Begin The Trek Ascending The Darwa Dhar Ridge ( 4115 M ) - The Watershed Of The Ganga And Yamuna River Valleys. Overnight In Tents.

  • Hotspots Yamuna River
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 7 : Darwa Dhar - Midway Camp

  Descend Towards The Yamuna Valley. Set Up Camp For The Night In The Forest. Overnight In Tents.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 8 : Camp - Hanuman Chatti

  Continue To Hanuman Chatti ( 2400M ) Located On The Bamks Of River Yamuna. Overnight In Forest Rest House.
• Day 9 : Hanuman Chatti

  Day For Rest.
• Day 10 : Hanuman Chatti - Yamunotri

  Trek To The Source Of The River Yamuna; It Is A Gradual Climb Upto Yamunotri ( 3185M ). ( 10 Kms; 4-6 Hrs Of Walking).
• Day 11 : Yamunotri - Mussoorie

  Trek Down To The Road-Head And Proceed By Jeep To The Hill Station Mussoorie- Overlooking The Doon Valley. En-Route Visit Lakhamandal- A Site Associated With The Heroes Of The Epic 'Mahabharata'. There Is An Ancient Temple And Cave Formations Which Are Of Interest. Farewell Dinner. Overnight In Hotel At Mussoorie.( 10 Kms Trek From Yamunotri To Road-Head; 3-4 Hrs Walking ).

  • Hotspots Mussoorie, Yamunotri
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys, Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks Dinner
• Day 12 : Mussoorie - Delhi

  Day At Leisure To Explore The Town. After Lunch, Proceed To Dehra Dun To Board The 1700 Hrs Train To Delhi. 2230 Hrs Arrival At Delhi; Proceed To The Airport For Onward Flight Back Home.

  • Meals & Drinks Lunch

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transfers

Package Start From

• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Mahananda Complex, Haridwar Badrinath Road, Tapovan( Garhwal) - 249192
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