Dodital Darwa Top Trek
Region : District Uttarakashi - Uttarakhand
Duration :6 Nights 7 Days
Level : Moderate
Trekking distance : 54 Kms
Max Altitude : 4140 Meters
Pick up Point : Rishikesh
Drop Point :Rishikesh
Best Season : May-June, Sep-Oct & till mid November
Dodital Darwa Top Trek is the best Himalayan trek near Uttarakashi. Dodital (Lake) is a natural fresh water lake situated at an altitude of 3657m in Uttarakshi district of Uttarakhand. The lake is full of various species of fish & mid of the dense forest. Dodital is a sacred lake and as per Hindu mythology this is the place where Lord Ganesh was born
Dodital Darwa Top Trek is also famous for bird watching, can see the Himalayan Whistling Thrush, Himalayan Tree Pie, Himalayan Babbler, Bush Robin, Pink Finch, Brown Fronted Woodpecker, Grey Tit, Munia, Common Chiffchaff, Red-Billed Blue Magpie, Grey Shrike, Tailor Bird, Himalayan Monal (Impeyan Pheasant) are commonly seen.
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Difficulty Level : Dodital Darwa Top Trek
this is moderate trek but still difficulty is there as sascend way and high altitude. Dodital to Darwa top is highest altitude so acclimetization is must.
Is it suitable for children's?
Yes, the trek is favorable for children's who are up to 15 years old as the difficulty level is moderater but should be experienced of any treking before.
Is it a good option for the first time trekkers /or families?
This Himalayan trek is graded as moderate so can be a choice for a family but depends on the fitness level and himalayan trekking expereience.
Altitude : Dodital Darwa Top Trek
max altitude of this trek is 4140 metrs. one can attain the maximum altitude depends on the subject to his endurance, and other conditions such as a climate, temperature.
The thing that one has to keep in mind is to take the proper medication with them at the higher altitude, though we provide every possible thing it is always better to keep your medicines.
According to your health as this trek is moderate so Hydration is the most important thing when you will trek to the higher altitude, so keep your body hydrated while trekking.
Season : Dodital Darwa Top Trek
Best time is between May to June and sep to mid November; the trek to this admirable destination can be planned between these months as the goal glows the most.
Whereas in other months this glorious destination is not so accessible, but in these months one can behold the beauty in abundance, the destination offers the splendid view.
The landscape is beyond imagination; the gigantic mountains wrapped with snow looks mesmerizing.
One should bring enough pair of clothes and better quality trekking boots so that the trekker can be covered thoroughly and does not face any difficulty during the stay at this temperature.
Therefore it is essential to bring all warm clothes, and that may not even affect the backpack too much.
How to reach ?
Rishikesh Railway staion is the best option to reach by train, its well connected with some major cities of India.
you can reach by bus to Uttarakashi and from there can go by sharing Locat Taxi.
