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Home >> Moderate Trekking in Garhwal >> Dodital - Darwa Top Trekking
Area: Garhwal Himalayas
Duration: 9 Days
Altitude: 4150 mts /13612 ft
Grade: Moderate to tough
Season: Jan - June & Sept - Dec
boating and bird-watching. The trek from Dodital to Hanumanchatti via Darwa Top takes two days, moves on to the upper reaches of the Garhwal Himalayas in Yamunotri; the place where the sacred river Yamuna originates from high up in the mountains is the Dodital lake- mysterious, alluring, and simply beautiful! The serene, tranquil surroundings, gurgling streams, crystal clear water, and dense alpine forests make for an ideal retreat. The trek from Dodital to Yamunotri takes you through high altitude grasslands and dense virgin forests. The scenery en-route is really astounding!

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at airport our representative will meet you and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi – Haridwar (294 mts/965 ft) 214 Kms 5-6 hrs drive.
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar check in at the hotel. In the evening we will take you to Har-ki-Peri, to witness the famous Aarti of holy Ganges. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.  
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Haridwar:
Haridwar located in the foothills of the Himalayas, represents the point where the Ganges reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site, held in reverence for centuries. The Chinese pilgrim Hyuen Tsang who visited India in the first millennium CE, describes Haridwar as Mayura, on the eastern banks of the Ganges. Several temples and ashrams dot this town and a visit to Haridwar is like stepping into a totally different world.Legend has it that Bhagirathi brought the Ganges into the earth and into this point where his ancestors were burnt to ashes by the curse of the sage Kapila. Kapilastaan, a spot in Haridwar is pointed to as Kapila's hermitage. Haridwar was once known as Gangadwara.

Day 03: Haridwar – Sangamchatti -Agoda
((2250 mts/7380 ft)  (170 Km + 4 kms Trek)
Morning after breakfast drive to Sangamchatti, The drive takes you through the picturesque Garhwal mountains along with the holy Ganges. Upon arrival at Sangamchatti trek up to Agoda. Dinner and overnight stay in tents. 

Day 04: Kalyani – Dodital (3307 10847 ft) (17 Kms/ 5-6 hrs)
A gradual uphill trek through beautiful landscape of thick forests and steep cliffs brings you the mysterious Dodital. Dinner and overnight stay in the tent.

Day 05:  Dodital (3307 mts/10847 ft) 
Day free to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Lake and surrounding dense forest. The scenic beauty of Dodital can
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compel any nature lover to camp here for days together, the lake, the surrounding pine forest, the towering Darwa Bugyal on one side and the valley on the other is serene and enticing. The parikrama around the lake is of 1.5 kms. A few streams coming from Darwa Bugyal feed the lake. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp. 

Day 06: Dodital – Darwa Top (5 kms/ 3 hrs)
Early in the morning trek up to Darwa Top with packed breakfasts. The walk to Darwa top is 5 kms (2-3 hrs). It is a pass at a height of 4150 mts. The entire walk is an uphill climb. It starts with the climb along the feeder to Dodital breaking into a thick birch forest opening into the high meadows. A perfect setting for Himalayan wild flowers, Darwa top offers an amphi-theatre view of the Bandarpunch and Swargarohini range of peaks. Absorb the breathtaking views and start the downhill walk to reach the campsite for the hot lunch. One can also spend this day sipping tea, catching up with the local tales, walking around the lake sighting birds or just observing the clear waters of the lake with the trout making an occasional appearance. After exploring the Darwa Top trek back to Dodital for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 07:  Dodital – Agoda (2250 mts/7380 ft) (17 kms/4-5 hrs)
After breakfast we will trek down till Agoda. It is a 17 Kms Trek, Overnight in camps at Agoda. 

Day 08:  Agoda – Rishikesh (4 kms trek + 140 kms Drive) 
Morning after breakfast Trek down to Sangamchatti 04 Kms Trek, and from Sangamchatti drive down  to Rishikesh 140 Km drive. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening free at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 

Day 09:  Rishikesh – Delhi (235 Km/6-7 hrs) 
Morning after breakfast city sightseeing tour visit including Laxman Jhoola, Ram Jhoola, Tapovan, Muni ki Reti &
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Ashrama’s. In the afternoon drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the International airport time to catch flight for onward destination.
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