Dodital Darwa Top Trek

Cost: $400        4 Days                                                                                         

 

Full Package. All inclusive. Food, lodging on the trail, transportation from Uttarkashi to trailhead (1.5 hours), guiding fees, permits and trekking gear included. 

 

Trek Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Highest Altitude: 13,500 ft.

Distance: 25 Miles 

Accommodation: Homestay & Tents

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Day 1 

Enjoy a slow morning waking up in a valley beholding the towering mountains all around you. Sip chai as you take in the crisp morning air. Visit the local mountain craft shop where you can purchase hand crafted wooden pens sourced from Himalayan wood or hand woven baskets (great for carrying groceries or doubling as a beach bag). Prep your trekking pack because right after lunch we load up the SUV's for a two hour journey to get to the trail head. The trail begins at the end of the road in Agorda Village.  Spend the night in a spacious mountain enclave alongside a river at 7,500 ft. 

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Day 2

After eating a warm breakfast cooked over a wood fire set off on your first full day of trekking. Much of the trekking is right on the mountainside so enjoy a day full of nice views and thrilling moments. Enjoy a packed lunch on the trail before reaching the campsite in the late afternoon. Welcome to Dodital Lake a sacred body of water according to Hindu traditions. There is a local priest who maintains the shrine at this location. This campsite rests at 10,000 ft. and will be your campsite for the next two nights. It is a serene tranquil place, great for meditation, reflection and contemplating the deep things of life. 

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Day 3

Another full day of trekking. Day Packs only! Eat a hearty breakfast before summiting Darwa Top at 13,000​ ft. It's about a 5 - 6 hour round trip. The summit gives you a beautiful panoramic view of Bandarpunch a 20,000 ft. massif. Make your way back to our campsite for a warm late lunch. Enjoy the rest of your day by the serene lake before gathering around the fire for dinner. 

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Day 4 

Last day of trekking. Begin your descent out. Let your hunger ebb away as you dive into your packed lunch. Pass through a mountain village on your way out and get to experience how people live off the grid on the other side of the world. If you have picked up any Hindi from your travels this is a good time to practice your "Namaste" greeting. (Don't forget to do the praying hands emoji, people don't shake hands here). The SUV's will be waiting for you at the trail head to bring you back to Uttarkashi a 2 hour drive where you will celebrate completing your expedition with mouth watering Dry Chili Chicken and butter naan. After dinner we will make our way by SUV the last 20 mins back to a cozy homestay. Sleep well after completing a successful trek! This ends the guided portion of the trek. However if you would like to extend your stay in our Airbnb you are welcome to do that. Our property boasts beautiful mountain and river views, stay as long as you like!