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Dodital

Birthplace of Lord Ganesha, a forest lake trek

Duration
5 days
Max altitude
13,616 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Region
Garhwal

Overview

Dodital is a serene forest lake believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ganesha. This five-day trek from Agoda village climbs gently through deodar and oak forest to the lake, with an optional summit to Darwa Pass for views of Bandarpoonch and the Gangotri range.

  • Legendary birthplace of Lord Ganesha
  • Trout-filled Dodital lake in deep forest
  • Darwa Pass viewpoint at 13,616 ft
  • Gentle 48 km forest trail

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Dehradun to Agoda village

    Drive to Agoda, the base camp village.

  2. 2

    Agoda to Manjhi via Bebra

    9 km forest trek to Manjhi village.

  3. 3

    Manjhi to Dodital

    7 km trek to the lake camp at Dodital.

  4. 4

    Dodital to Darwa Pass and back to Agoda

    Summit Darwa Pass (13,616 ft) and descend to Agoda.

  5. 5

    Agoda to Dehradun

    Drive back to Dehradun.

Elevation profile

Peaks at 13,616 ft

Indicative profile — actual daily gain depends on weather and acclimatization pace.

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What's included

  • Dehradun to Dehradun transport
  • Camping and homestay accommodation
  • All meals on trek
  • Certified trek leader and local Garhwali guide
  • Forest and camping permits
  • Medical kit with oximeter

Not included

  • 5% GST
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Personal expenses
  • Insurance
  • Anything not listed in inclusions

How to reach Uttarkashi region

Your base for this trek. Common pickup on Day 1 morning; drop-off on the last day evening.

  • Airport — Jolly Grant (DED)
  • Railhead — Dehradun / Haridwar
  • Road — 8–10 hr from Dehradun. Shared Tempo Traveller included in the trek price.

Things to carry

The honest list — 8 kg on your back is plenty for this trek. Layers still matter — nights drop below 5 °C.

  • Ankle-length waterproof trekking boots (worn in)
  • Down or synthetic jacket rated to −10 °C
  • Waterproof-breathable shell jacket
  • Two full sets of thermal base layers
  • Three pairs of merino or synthetic socks
  • Insulated + liner gloves, wool cap, sun cap
  • Category 3 UV sunglasses (Category 4 on snow above 4,000 m)
  • One-litre insulated flask + one reusable water bottle
  • Headlamp with fresh batteries
  • Personal medication + basic strip (paracetamol, ORS, band-aids)
  • Government photo ID (original)
We provide, so leave at home:
  • · Tents, sleeping bags and mats rated to trek altitude
  • · Micro-spikes and gaiters on snow sections
  • · Full medical kit with pulse oximeter and portable oxygen

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