Description
Explore the famous lake in the western Garhwal Himalayas.he serene and calm waters of the lake and the nearby devi temple are a delight to photo enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Overview
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.
Inclusion
1. Accommodation (Guest house, Home stay & Tents)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.) (Egg)
3. Trek equipment (Tents, Sleeping Bags, Dining & Toilet tents, Chairs, Tables etc)
4. Permits
5. First aid, medical kits and oxygen cylinder
6. Qualified & experienced Professional trek Leader, Guide and Support staff
7. Transport from Haridwar/Rishikesh & return
Exclusion
1. Any camera fees
2. All food & beverages costs apart from the ones mentioned above
3. Any personal expenditure (Toiletries, medicines, etc.)
4. Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad
weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head "Cost Includes".
Itinerary
Dehradun to Bhewra via Uttarkashi (180kms) – 8 hours drive and 2-3 hours trek
We start at Dehradun and drive via Missouri bend to Uttarkashi and then onwards to Sangam chatti. The campsite at Bhewra village is situated on the banks of the river Assi Ganga and is 2 hour trek from Sangamchatti. We have breakfast and lunch en route and dinner at Bhewra in campsite.
Bhewra to Dodital (8 hours trek)
Post breakfast we start our trek to Dodital via the village of Manjhi. This is a beautiful himalayan village on mountain slopes with terraced farming. We reach Dodital by evening and pitch tents near the lake.He walk is through dense oak, deodar and pine trees with plenty of birds to give company.
Dodital to Darwa Top & back (5 hours)
The trail goes steadily uphill, crossing several small streams that feed Dodital, and gets quite steep as we reach the open alpine meadow just below the Darwa Pass. From the pass we will ascend further 300 m to Darwa Top just an hour away. The Top offers stunning 360 degree views of the snow-capped Himalayan ranges. Evening can be lazily spent watching the ripples of the water in the lake and birdwatching around the lake.
Dodital to Bhewra Village (5hrs trek)
We retrace our steps to Bhewra village. Although this time the walk will take less time; being downhill.Overnight in camp site at Bhewra village.
Bhewra Village to Dehradun (2hrs trek, 8hrs drive)
We start early and reach Uttarkashi by 10 am. Post lunch we drive to Dehradun and reach by nightfall.
Cancellation Policy
- 75% of the total amount paid will be refunded if the travel plan is cancelled by the customer 60 days or more prior to the date of commencement of travel.
- 50% of the total amount paid will be refunded if the travel plan is cancelled by the customer 30 days or more prior to the date of commencement of travel.
- 25% of the total amount paid will be refunded if the travel plan is cancelled by the customer 15 days or more prior to the date of commencement of travel.
- No money shall be refunded in case of cancellation of travel plan less than 15 days prior to the date of commencement of travel.
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