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DODI
TAL TREK
Duration:
11 Nights / 12 Days
Max Altitude: 4115
Mts
Best Time: Mid June
to Mid Oct
Difficulty: Moderate
Trek
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.
Day 01: 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
02: 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
03: 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
04: 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
05: Dodital
Day at leisure. Overnight in Fo rest Rest House / Tents.
Day
06: 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.
Day
07: Darwa Dhar-midway Camp
Descend towards the Yamuna Valley. Set up camp for the night
in the forest. Overnight in Tents.
Day
08: Camp-Hanuman Chatti
Continue to Hanuman Chatti ( 2400m ) located on the bamks
of river Yamuna. Overnight in Forest Rest House.
Day
09: Hanuman Chatti
Day for rest.
Day
10: Hanuman Chatti-Yamnotri
Trek to the source of the river Yamuna; it is a gradual climb
upto Yamnotri ( 3185m ). ( 10 Kms; 4-6 hrs of walking)
Day
11: Yamnotri-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 Yamnotri to road-head; 3-4
hrs walking )
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.
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