Dodital Darwa Pass Trek

OVERVIEW

A classic Himalayan trek with awe-inspiring views of the Gangotri and Swargrohini ranges of Uttarakhand Himalayas. This walk takes you through idyllic himalayan villages, forests and expansive grasslands of the Assi Ganga. From Agoda, the trailhead for this trek, we will be gently ascending to arrive at the heavily-wooded Dodital Lake. The lake will serve as our base for the climb to Darwa pass at approximately 3700 meters with up and close views of the Banderpoonch massif and the Gangotri ranges.

QUICK ITINERARY

Day 1: Fly to Dehradun and Drive to Uttarkashi (1450m)

Day 2: Trek to Bebra (2200m)

Day 3: Trek to Dodital (3100 meters)

Day 4: Trek to Darwa pass (3900m) and back. Overnight at Dodital.

Day 5: Trek to Agoda. Drive to Kuflon Basics. 

Day 6: Drive to Dehradun. Flight to Delhi.

DODITAL DARWA PASS TREK VIDEO

ITINERARY

Day 1: Fly to Dehradun and Drive to Uttarkashi (1450m)
Arrive at Dehradun airport (Jolly Grant) in the morning. Our taxi will drive you to Kuflon Basics near Uttarkashi, via Dehradun and Mussoorie (Approx 5-6 hours). The property is a basic yet beautiful resort tucked away in the forest. Overnight in the resort.
 
Day 2: Trek to Bebra (2200m)
Distance: 8km
Total Ascent & Descent: 992m and 462m
Short and beautiful drive to Sangam Chatti (20 min) on the banks of the Assi Ganga river from where we start our trek to the village of Agoda. The walk goes through beautiful terraced fields and a deciduous forest. Agoda is a remote Himalayan village and Bebra, our campsite, is 2 km further in a forest-clearing, near a clear stream. Overnight in tents.
Day 3: Trek to Dodital (3100 meters)
Distance: 15 km
Total Ascent & Descent: 1443m and 565m
Today we will trek to Dodital, a beautiful lake at 3000 meters. The trail, carpeted by fallen leaves, goes through thick forests of oak and deodar. We will go through Manjhi, a summer settlement of the people from Agoda, who come to graze the high-altitude grasslands (bugyals in local language) in the summer season. Dodital itself is nestled in-between a beautiful backdrop of thick-green forest-covered slopes and is teeming with brown and golden trout fish.
 
Day 4: Trek to Darwa pass (3900m) and back. Overnight at Dodital.
Distance: 10 km
Total Ascent & Descent: 948m
 
The trail takes you alongside many streams that feed the Dodital and climbs steadily to Darwa pass. Panoramic views of the great himalayan range open up from here, especially the striking Banderpoonch (Monkey Tail), Swargorihini and Kala Nag (Black Serpent Peak). Later we descend to Dodital for a second night at Lake Dodital. 
 
Day 5: Trek to Agoda. Drive to Kuflon Basics. (90 min drive).
Distance: 16Km
Total Ascent & Descent: 602m, 1632m
 
Today we descend all the way back to Agoda village, slightly ahead of Bebra campsite. The village, until last year was not connected by road and required a 2 hour trek to reach from Sangamchatti. With the new road attitudes and fortunes of the village will certainly change. We will be some of the outsiders to witness this transition, albeit briefly. From Agoda village we take a 90 min jeep to Kuflon Basics. Overnight at the homestay.
 
Day 6: Drive to Dehradun. Flight to Delhi.
With an early departure, arrive at Dehradun airport by late afternoon to return to you onward destination by evening.

COST DETAILS

Cost Details

Cost on request

INCLUSIONS:
  • AntHill Adventures Trek Leader supported by an experienced service-team; local guides, cook, helpers and muleteers
  • 2 Night Stay at Kuflon Basics, Uttarkashi
  • Dehradun to Kulfon (and return) transfers via INNOVAS or similar
  • Meals, snacks and beverages during the trip
  • Trekking equipment including EN certified sleeping bags, 3 season tents (2 trekkers in a 3 person tent) and ground mattresses
  • Group-camping gear including Kitchen Tent, Dining Tent and kitchen equipment, toilet tents and camp furniture.
  • Personal Porterage (Upto 1 rucksack/ duffel bag of upto 12Kgs per person)
  • Ground transfers (Kuflon to Kuflon in SUVs like BOLERO or similar)
  • Camping charges and forest permits
  • GST (5 percent)
EXCLUSIONS:
  • Tips for guides, cooks & porters
  • Any meals not mentioned above
  • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control
  • Insurance (Medical, Personal, Evacuation)

HOW TO REACH DEHRADUN

Uttarkashi, is a holy town situated on the banks of the river Ganga. It is approximately 400 kms from Delhi and is well connected to Dehradun and Haridwar /Rishikesh. You may reach Dehradun by air, rail or road.

By Air:

Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is at a distance of 160 km from Uttarkashi is well connected to Delhi with several daily flights.

By Rail:

The nearest railway station to Uttarkashi is Haridwar and the second closest is Dehradun. There is a choice of overnight air-conditioned sleeper trains or day-time chair car trains from Delhi.

By Road:

Once can be reached by road via Dehradun. The distance from Dehradun to Uttarkashi is approximately 150 km which takes 6 hours.

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