Dodital & Darwa Trek

This is a famous lake in the western Garhwal Himalayas. High up, beyond the valley of the Bhagirathi river, is the pristine and tranquil Dodital(tal means lake in Hindi).The serene and calm waters of the lake and the nearby devi temple are a delight to photo enthusiasts and nature lovers. The himalayan trout or the Mahaseer can be seen in the lake. Since this part of the himalayas lies below the great himalayan range it is lush green with oak and rhodendron trees. Beyond lays the Darwa Pass (4150m) between the major river valleys of the Ganga and the Yamuna. A little further up from the pass is Darwa Top (4450m), the highest point in the area from where it seems as though the mighty Bandarpunch, Swargarohini and other peaks are close enough to be touched by an outreached hand. The trek to the pass and beyond is the traditional route used by Gujjars (nomadic herdsmen), who take their cattle up to the meadows for grazing and also by Sadhus (holy men) walking between the temples of Gangotri and Yamunotri.

Weather:-
Days are going to be sunny and warm while the night temperature at the highest campsite would be in the range of 0-8 °C. In the post monsoon season the days are sunny with temperatures hovering around (12-20  °C)  and  the  evenings  start  getting  cold  with  the  onset  of  October  and  nights  are  comparatively colder (-2 to 8 °C).

Booking & Payment Conditions:-
50% of the payment should be made as advanced at the time of booking. Remaining 50% to be paid at least 30 days before the date of commencement of travel.

Equipment Details:

Alps Tasmanian  (Four season) Tents:

Freestanding design features hubbed 7000 series aluminum poles with weatherproof shock cord.75-denier polyester taffeta floor with 5,000 mm coating.Easy entry and great ventilation with 2 doors and 2 zippered mesh windows.Factory-sealed fly and floor seams deliver reliable weather protection.Floor Area 34.5 sq feet, 04 Season Tent

Mountain Hardwear (Four season) Tent:

Designed with a trim floor that fits on ledges; its clip setup aids pitching in high wind.4 welded adjustable vents with mesh and zippers provide versatile ventilation options and frost management.Vestibule area is built into the tent, creating room for boots and other gear near the door.Watertight snow port in its floor that provides an exit point for accumulated frost/snow.Floor Area 33sq feet, 04 Season Tent

Cliffclimber Sleeping Bags:

Cliff climber sleeping bags are used by the Indian army in the Siachen region.With a temperature rating of -10°F, this bag is suitable for 4-season use.Differentiated hood and neck drawcords simplify adjustments; antisnag zippers work smoothly.Double-protection design combines a polymer-coated down fill with waterproof/breathable ripstop nylon all around; shell also has a durable water repellent finish.

Marmot Sleeping bags:

SpiraFil 120 high loft insulation and Wave Construction fight the cold to keep you comfortable all night.Unique blend of 3-denier conjugated spiral hollow fibers and 1-denier polyester fibers provides loft, warmth and compressibility.Wave construction, consisting of overlapping shingles of insulation throughout the bag, prevents cold spots.With a temperature rating of 0°F, this bag is suitable for 4-season use.

Sleeping Pads/Mattresses:

Horizontally cored foam reduces weight and bulk; 3.5-inch thickness provides ample cushioning.On top is a soft, stretch polyester; 150-denier polyester bottom resists wear; all seams are welded.Pad has 2 quick-closing, high-flow valves.Pad thickness 3.5inches, Width 30 inches, Length 78 inches.

T4.1 Dining Tent:

PU-coated polyester flysheet breathable polyester inner tent polyethylene groundsheet solid 12.7mm fibre poles.All tents are laboratory tested (an ENTIRE TENT is put through 200 litres/hr/sq m for 4 hours!) and field tested. (PU-coated polyester flysheet 120 g/sq m Polyethylene groundsheet fully thermo-bonded taped seams). There is a breathable polyester inner tent under the flysheet that prevents naturally-occurring droplets of condensation from touching the inside of the flysheet.Easily accommodates 12 people for dining at a given time.

Toilet Utility Tent:

3 shelf organiser.Capped roof fly for extra protection and ventilation.Large rear zippered window with privacy covers.Removable PE floor with mesh drainage panels.Free standing with extra guy line peg down points for windy conditions.225cm (H) x 120cm (w) x 120cm (D)

Camping Chairs:

Rugged aluminum legs maximize load capacity and minimize weight and bulkiness.Made of Ripstop polyster, sturdy stool & easy to carry.Seat height 15 inches.Weight capacity 250 pounds.

Camping Table:

Top is half 24" x 24" high-density pearl polyethylene and half 24" x 24" steel rack.Foldable powder-coated bronze steel frame.Built-in paper towel and trash bag holder.3 adjustable height settings.8"L x 24"W x 29"H.