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Dodital
Brief Overview
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Located in Uttarkashi district Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India, nearest town is Uttarkashi, an hour drive from Base
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An overwhelming trek accessible round the year, named after the Himalayan Trout (fish), locally known as “Dodi” & found in great quantities. Specially famed for winter trek, plus the enthralling high altitude lake with tranquility
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Trek trails through dense forests of deodar, pine, oaks and rhododendrons while you cross the forested ridges, gorges, green meadows and babbling streams on your way to top
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Also known as bird watchers paradise, one can spot famous birds here includes Bush Robin, Brown Woodpecker, Finch, Munia, Himalayan Thrush, Tailor Bird, Himalayan Babbler, Grey Tit, Red-Billed Magpie, Grey Shrike & Himalayan Monal
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Camp under the billion stars and during your summit witness the massif Swargarohini, Black Peak, Srikanta & Bandarpooch range of peaks enclosing you
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Best time to visit Dodital is during winter season between Dec to Mar and then Apr to Nov except Jul & Aug as you may get road-blocked due to landslides
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Last ATM point is available in Uttarkashi
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Pick-up from Dehradun Railway Station (6:30 AM), drive to Uttarkashi, overnight stay at Hotel – 150 Kms drive (6/7 Hrs)
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Day 2 - Drive to Sangam Chatti from Uttarkashi & trek to Bebra camp – 1 Hour drive & 7 Kms trek (4/5 Hrs)
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Day 3 - Trek to Dodital from Bebra via Manjhi – 14 Kms (7/8 Hrs)
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Day - Trek to Darwa Top, explore & return back to Dodital – 9 Kms (5 Hrs)
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Day 5 - Trek back to Bebra from Dodital, a long descent – 14 Kms (5/6 Hrs)
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Day 6 - Trek to Sangam Chatti from Bebra, and drive back to Uttarkashi for overnight stay – 1 Hour drive & 7 Kms trek (4/5 Hrs)
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Day 7 - Head back to Dehradun from Uttarkashi by Taxi – 150 Kms drive (6/7 Hrs)
How to Reach
By Train
Overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi
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Train 1 - Recommended – Nanda Devi Express – 12205 - runs daily
Dep. Time – 23:50
Arr. Time – 5:40
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Train 2 - Dehradun Express – 12687 - runs on Tuesday & Friday
Dep. Time – 21:10
Arr. Time – 4:45
By Road
Overnight bus to ISBT, Dehradun from ISBT, Kashmere Gate, Delhi (see bus chart)
Suggestion: To take Uttarakhand Govt. buses from Delhi ISBT as they are punctual and quicker to reach than Pvt. Buses. They will drop you at Dehradun ISBT which is 6 Kms from Railway Station
By Air
Direct flights are available from-
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DEL - DED
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BLR - DED
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BOM - DED
Airport is around 35 km from Dehradun railway station (meeting point). Daily schedule of flights from Delhi to Dehradun
Inclusions
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Accommodation at Hotel in Uttarkashi on twin sharing basis
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Forest permit and Entrance fee
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Accommodation in tents on twin sharing basis during trek
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All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Tea, Coffee and Soup
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Camping gears like – spacious tents, sleeping bag, liner, mattress and pillow
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Micro crampon, Gaiters & Oxygen Cylinder, if required
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Separate toilet tents – Gents and Ladies
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Kitchen team, dining tent and table
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Porters, Helpers and Mules for common camping materials Trek expert
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Trek expert
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Tour Leader from CYT
Exclusions
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Government tax – GST 5%
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Any kind of personal expenses
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Transportation between Dehradun and Uttarkashi
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Meals during transit - Dehradun to Uttarkashi
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Personal Insurance
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Personal toiletries and personal medication kit
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Porter or Mules to carry personal luggage
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Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Inclusions
Instructions
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Smoking cigarettes makes you lethargic & can potentially shortened your breath during the trek, we recommend not to smoke for your own good
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Drinking alcohol is not allowed since it results in dehydration and can cause AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), it eventually reduces the oxygen level from the body
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Buying drugs or any illegal material is strictly prohibited
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Instructions from guide should be paid attention to and followed
Do's & Don'ts
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Don't carry denim - they are uncomfortable for treks and add weight (unless you want to do modeling :p)
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Don't carry cola, alcohol and personal food
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Do not litter - leave the surroundings clean and beautiful for next generation
Trek Essentials
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Rain wear/poncho (must) [available at Decathlon]
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Trekking shoes (with good grip) [recommended : Forclaz Trek 100/500 - available at Decathlon]
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Backpack + raincover (50 - 60 litres) [available at Decathlon]
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Day pack + raincover (20 litres) [available at Decathlon]
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Head torch or LED torch (with pair of extra batteries) [available at Decathlon]
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Sunglasses (category 3 or 4) [available at Decathlon]
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Sun cap (UV protected or SPF 40+) [available at Decathlon]
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Buffs/bandanas [available at Decathlon]
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Woolen cap/balaclava [available at Decathlon]
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Neck warmer/scarf [available at Decathlon]
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Light towel [available at Decathlon]
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Thermals (upper + lower) [available at Decathlon]
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Undergarments
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Quick dry shirt or T-shirt (full sleeves) [available at Decathlon]
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Trekking pants (light weight) [available at Decathlon]
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Fleece jacket [available at Decathlon]
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Down jacket (light weight feather jacket) [available at Decathlon]
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Hand gloves (warm + waterproof) [available at Decathlon]
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Trekking pole/walking stick [available at Decathlon]
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Quick dry socks (preferably thick to prevent blisters) [available at Decathlon]
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Woolen socks [available at Decathlon]
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Toiletries
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Energy bars, dry fruit pouches
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Water bladder or water bottle [available at Decathlon]
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Slippers or sandals [available at Decathlon]
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Sunscreen, cold cream and lip balm
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Dry bag/extra poly bags for wet & dirty clothes
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Whistle [available at Decathlon]
Mandatory Personal Medical Kit
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Diamox – 10 tablets (to prevent AMS - Acute Mountain Sickness)
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Dexamethasone – one strip (breathing disorders)
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Nifedipine – 5 tablets (High Blood pressure & chest pain)
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Crocin – 6 tablets (fever)
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Avomine – 4 tablets (motion sickness)
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Avil 25mg – 4 tablets (allergies)
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Combiflam – 4 tablets (Pain killer)
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Norflox TZ & Lomofen– 6 tablets each (diarrhea)
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Digene – 10 tablets (acidity)
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Domperidone – 6 tablets (vomiting)
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Omez/ Rantadine – 10 tablets (antacids)
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Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters, Gauze – 1 small roll
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Band aid – 10 strips, Cotton – 1 small roll
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ORS – 10 packets
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Betadine or any antiseptic cream
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Moov spray (aches, & sprains)
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Knee cap, if you are prone to knee injury
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Anti fungal powder
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Cancellations made 10 days before the commencement of the trip, 100% of total cost will be refunded -
Cancellations made 5-9 days before the commencement of the trip, 50% of total cost will be refunded -
Cancellations made 0-4 days before the commencement of the trip, a bit too late for any return