Max Participants :
15
Trail Type :
Starting and ending at the same point
Itinerary Description
Introduction
Dodital Darwa Pass trek is an offbeat trek hidden in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhnd. The trek is a stunning amalgamation of a tranquil freshwater lake, a high-altitude pass, dense forests, and gurgling streams. When you reach the top of Darwa Pass (4,151 m), you will be blown away by the majestic views of the revered peaks like Mt. Srikanth Peak, Deoli, Bandarpoonch, and DraupadikaDanda.
Another highlight is its jaw-dropping campsite. The sacred lake of Dodital is a treat to sore eyes. The fresh water from the lake feeds the Assi Ganga river before it merges with Bhagirathi. Beside the lake is Ganesha Temple. It is believed that this place is where Lord Ganesha was born. A night spent by a lake and under the stars is an unforgettable experience.
The lofty mountain slopes covered with tall oak trees keep you humble throughout the trek. And, if you are attentive, you can spot birds like the Himalayan Monal, Pink Finch, Grey Sgrike, Tailor Bird, and Bush Robin.
Best Time to Trek
The trail to Darwa Pass is open for half a year, divided between the summer and winter seasons. Each season has something unique to offer in terms of scenery and experience.
Summer: Enjoy pleasant weather during April-June. The mountains are covered with thick green oak forests. You may find some snow at the top in the early months. The quaint lake surrounded by lush greenery looks serene and peaceful.
Winter: October-December is the time when the trail is laden with snow. The lake is frozen in its sheer glory. The snowflakes rest on the oak trees. The whole landscape is covered in snow as far as your eyes can see.
Difficulty Level
Dodital Darwa Pass Trek lies somewhere between easy and moderate on the difficulty level scale. The trail is easy, including some steep sections and boulder zones. However, the trek demands cardiovascular endurance. It is recommended that you jog or bike every day to get yourself fit before the trek. The views will keep you motivated throughout the trail. The 5-day trek is a suitable choice for first-timers and beginners who have not experienced camping in the woods before.
Short Itinerary
Drive from Dehradun to Agoda Village (2251 mts) 164 km (7 hours)
Agoda (2,251 mts) to Manjhi (2,880 mts) 9 km (5 to6 hours)
Manjhi (2880 mts) to Dodital lake (3024 mts) 8 km (4 to 5 hours)
Dodital Lake (3,024 mts) to Darwa Pass (4,151 mts) to Dodital Lake (4,151 mts) 12 km (5 to 6 hours)
Dodital Lake (3,024 mts) to Agoda (2,251 mts) 15 km (6 to 7 hours)
Agoda (2,251M) to Dehradun (640M) 164 km (7 hours)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Drive from Dehradun to Agoda Village (2251 mts) 164 km (7 hours)
Agoda is a quaint village in the Bhatwari Tehsil of Uttarkashi. It is also the base camp of the Dodital Darwa Pass trek. Stay overnight in a guest house. The adventure begins in the morning.
Day 2
Agoda (2,251 mts) to Manjhi (2,880 mts) 9 km (5 to6 hours)
Trail: The path ascends into dense oak forests. You will come across various gurgling streams and boulder zones before you reach Manjhi.
After crossing many bunch of streams and boulder trail gets steep ascent for the next 4 km. After walk we reached camp Manjhi camp
Day 3
Manjhi (2880 mts) to Dodital lake (3024 mts) 8 km (4 to 5 hours)
Trail: From Manjhi onwards, the trail is leveled and descends to the campsite in a zig-zag manner.
Campsite: The campsite is located beside the picturesque Dodital Lake. It is believed that this place was where Lord Ganesha was born. The fresh waters of Dodital lake are also the source of Assi Ganga.
Thrilling point: Catch the splendid sunset at the campsite. The sky painted in blood orange is simply breathtaking. The view will reinvigorate your tired soul.
Day 4
Dodital Lake (3,024 mts) to Darwa Pass (4,151 mts) to Dodital Lake (4,151 mts) 12 km (5 to 6 hours)
Trail: Today, we gain a quick elevation of 1,100 meters. Expect a steep ascent until we reach Darwa Pass. The passage goes through thick oak forests before we leave the vegetation behind. As we climb the pass, the views of the Garhwal Himalayas take over the scenery.
Campsite: We hike back to the Dodital campsite after traversing the pass. It is advised to leave your backpack at the campsite and only carry essentials when leaving for the pass.
Milestone of the day: Dara Pass offers enchanting views of Mt. Srikanth Peak, Deoli, Bandarpoonch, DraupadikaDanda, and Hanuman Ganga Valley, with Dodital Lake resting in the background.
Day 5
Dodital Lake (3,024 mts) to Agoda (2,251 mts) 15 km (6 to 7 hours)
Trail: We follow the same path we came through. Take a moment to savor the surrounding beauty until you are here the next time.
Campsite: We hike down to the base camp of Agoda village and spend the night in a homestay.
Thrilling point: We visit the Ganesha Temple we saw on the first day while making our way into the woods.
Day 6
Agoda (2,251M) to Dehradun (640M) 164 km (7 hours)
We check out of the homestay in the morning and drive back to Dehradun.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ●Meals during the trek (Starting dinner on Day 1 till breakfast on Day 6)
- ●Forest Permits/Camping Charges (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
- ●Tents on twin sharing basis, Sleeping bags, mats
- ●All technical equipment as required
- ●Trek guide, cook, helpers, porters & mules for carrying common luggage
- ●Porters or mules for carrying common supply
- ●Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification and special rescue course from NIM, Uttarkashi
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- ●Portage of personal bags during the trek.
- ●Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
- ●Meals during road journeys
- ●• Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list.
- ●Any Expense of personal nature.
Are you eligible for this adventure?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you to a height of 4,130M and is rated a moderate level trek for its long trekking distances. For its elevation and distances, it is recommended for trekkers with some prior experience in the high-altitudes.
Grade
Moderate
Max Altitude
4150 mts
Distance
40 km
WMRS Level Required
Terrain
Prerequisite Skills
Fitness Benchmark
WMRS Level Required
WMRS 4
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a level 4 adventure on the Bikat Rating Scale.
This makes it mandatory for you to have high-altitude experience of preferably multiple treks marked at level 3 on the WMRS. The altitude, the terrain, and the nature of the climb demand a certain level of endurance and a need for you to be aware of how your body reacts to the various features of the high-altitude environment.
If you do not know what level of WMRS trek would suit you best, worry not! Fill out this Form:
We will send you a progression chart to help you comfortably get out of your comfort zone in order to level up and ultimately reach your highest potential in the big, bad world of outdoor adventure.
Packing List
This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Bikat Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Bikat Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.
🟩 Trekking Gear
- Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
- . Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
- Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
- U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1*
- Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each*
🟩 Footwear
- Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle with water resistant trekking shoes Qty -1
- Pair of light weight Crocks/Sandals Qty -1
🟩 Clothing
- Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty – 2*
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
- Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
- Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
- Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
- Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
- Rain wear (Poncho/ Jacket & Pants) . Qty-1
- Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
- Woolen cap. Qty-1
- Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1
🟩 Toiletries
- Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
- Sun screen lotion small pack. Qty -1 (Minimum SPF 30)
- Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1
🟩 Miscellaneous
- Camera (Optional)
- Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
- Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)
Here are a couple of tutorials on What & How to pack your rucksack for your upcoming trek from our experts:
Note-
- *For long trek please carry one spare sunglass
- *In winter trek please try to carry one hot water bottle
- * For long and winter trek to carry warm pent one pair
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Wanderin Man?
(SET- Safety, Expertise & Trust )
Safety
- ●Small Group Size in the ratio of 6:1 (participant to leader)
- ●No compromise on safety and sustainability promise
- ●Experienced and Certified Mountaineering Professional Leaders
- ●Region Mapped with Emergency Evacuation Plan
- ●Certified Standard Equipment by UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation certification) & other Similar Bodies
- ●Minimized Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure are applied for every Trek and tour
- ●Certified First Aid Support and Doctors* with constant availability of Safety Equipments like Medical Kit, Rescue Kit
- ●Constant communication is aided with the help of Communication Devices
- ●Certified and registered Transporter for transportation purpose
Expertise
- ●Founders of the company have extensive experience of 15 years having organized approx 2000+ trekking, Expeditions and other adventure activities.
- ●Wanderin’ Man Adventures operating expeditions above 8000 mts.
- ●Under the umbrella of Wanderin’ Man Adventures 15 + adventure activities Programs have been organized
- ●Founders have mountaineering certifications from the esteemed mountaineering institutes of India.
- ●Team is composed of experienced mountaineers and trek leaders with thorough understanding of norms and procedures.
Trust
- ●Trust has been the hallmark of our company since its inception be it any program on the list.
- ●Special emphasis is laid on the use of standard procedures and equipments as per the mountaineering norms
- ●95% of our clients have availed our service on repeat basis.
- ●Our business has expanded primarily based on the “word of mouth” from our existing clients to new ones
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Cancellation Policy
Cash Refund (All events including Friendship Peak Expedition except other Mountaineering Expeditions) - Cash refunds are only available for bookings made without any discounts, such as promotional codes or dynamic discounts. Additionally, cash refunds are not available for shifted batch bookings or if the booking status is "Booked". The amount of the refund will be determined based on the following guidelines:
Cancellations made up to 45 days before the departure date
Cancellations made up to 31 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 30 and 21 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 20 and 11 days before the departure date
Cancellations made less than 11 days before the departure date are not eligible for a cash refund.
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