 Situated north of Uttarkashi at an elevation of 3024 m is Dodital Lake. Set in the midst of dense woods of oak, pine, deodar and rhododendrons with its lake is full of fish including some rare species like the Himalayan Golden Trout and forest full of wildlife, the Dodital Lake is totally astounding. The serene, tranquil surroundings, gurgling streams, crystal clear water, and dense alpine forests provide an idyllic set up for rest and recreational activities like bird-watching, angling, boating etc.
The source of the river Yamuna and one of the 4 'Dhams', Yamunotri at an altitude of 3,291 m is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). The western most shrine in the Garhwal region, one has to trek some 13 kms from Hanuman chatti to reach the temple.
Season: May to June and September to November
Grade: Moderate
Highest Point: 3350 mtrs. approx.
Location: Garhwal Himalayas (Uttar Pradesh)
ITINERARY ONE:
Delhi-
Haridwar- Kalyani-
Dodital- Seema- Hanumanchatti-
Yamunotri-
Hanumanchatti- Mussoorie-Delhi
( 11 days/10 nights)
Day 1: Delhi-Haridwar
Leave Delhi for Haridwar. Spend the day at Haridwar and watch the 'Aarti' performance at the river 'Ghat' at sunset. Overnight in Hotel
 Day02:Haridwar-Kalyani
Drive to Kalyani through the picturesque Garhwal Mountains along the Ganges. Camp overnight by the side of river Asi Ganga
Day03:Kalyani-Dodital
Trek to the mysterious Dodital Lake through beautiful landscape of thick forests and steep cliffs. Stay overnight in Forest rest house and tents.
Day04:Dodital
Spend the day exploring the picturesque and scenic surroundings of the Dodital Lake. Camp overnight.
Day 5:Dodital- Seema
Trek to Seema. Overnight in tents.
Day 6: Seema- Hanumanchatti
Trek to Hanumanchatti (18 km / 2400 m). Overnight at Hanumanchatti.
 Day 7 : Hanumanchatti- Yamunotri
Trek to Yamunotri (14 km / 3165 m). Overnight at Yamunotri.
Day 8:Yamunotri- Hanumanchatti
Trek back to Hanumanchatti (14 km). Overnight at Hanumanchatti.
Day 9:Hanumanchatti- Mussoorie
Drive to Mussoorie and camp overnight
Day 10: Mussoorie
Day of leisure.
Day 11: Mussoorie- Delhi (230 km).
Leave Mussoorie for Delhi End of trek.
ITINERARY TWO:
Delhi - Haridwar-Kalyani - Dodital - Darwa Dhar - Midway Camp - Hanuman Chatti -Yamunotri -Mussoorie-Delhi ( 11 days/10 nights)
Day 1: Delhi-Haridwar
Leave Delhi for Haridwar. Spend the day at Haridwar and watch the 'Aarti' performance at the river 'Ghat' at sunset. Overnight in Hotel
Day02:Haridwar-Kalyani
Drive to Kalyani through the picturesque Garhwal Mountains along the Ganges. Camp overnight by the side of river Asi Ganga
Day03:Kalyani-Dodital
Trek to the mysterious Dodital Lake through beautiful landscape of thick forests and steep cliffs. Stay overnight in Forest rest house and tents.
Day04:Dodital
Spend the day exploring the picturesque and scenic surroundings of the Dodital Lake. Camp overnight.
Day 05: Dodital-Darwa Dhar
Begin the trek ascending the Darwa Dhar Ridge - the watershed of the Ganga and Yamuna River valleys. Overnight in Tents.
Day 06: Darwa Dhar-Midway Camp
Descend towards the Yamuna Valley. Set up camp for the night in the forest. Camp overnight in Tents.
Day 07 Midway Camp -Hanuman Chatti
Trek to Hanuman Chatti located on the banks of river Yamuna. Overnight in Forest Rest House.
Day 08: Hanuman Chatti-Yamnotri
Trek to the source of the river Yamuna- Yamnotri (3185m).
Day 09: Yamnotri-Mussoorie
Trek down to the road-head and proceed by Jeep to the hill station Mussoorie. En-route visit Lakhamandal- a site associated with the heroes of the epic 'Mahabharata'. Overnight in Hotel at Mussoorie.
Day 10: Mussoorie-Delhi
Day at leisure to explore the town.
Day 11: Mussoorie- Delhi (230 km).
Leave Mussoorie for Delhi End of trek.
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