Dodital Darwa Top Trek

Day 1 is the pick-up day of your seven day long experience. The OWLS team will meet you in the morning at ISBT Dehradun.

Agoda is 160 km from the capital city of Dehradun. You reach Agoda village after a 9-10 hour drive on meandering mountain roads. Agoda, the base camp of Dodital-Dayara is a quaint hamlet, home to roughly 100 families. Agoda village is a perfect place for people who long for solitude amidst nature and wish to immerse themselves in a rural lifestyle.

You leave the slow life of Agoda and head towards the sacred lake of Dodital. After walking through the forest area you reach Dodital. The sacred lake is surrounded by Deodar and Oak forests. The lake remains frozen during the winters.

On Day 3, you will hike to the highest point of this trek, Darwa Top. Darwa Top is at an altitude of 13300 ft above sea level. After walking on steep ascents for around 5 km, you will reach the top of Darwa. It offers you a majestic view of snow peaks.

You will enjoy the towering Shrikantha (6,140 m), Draupadi ka Danda (5,600 m), Jaonli (6,000 m), Swargarohini group (6,200 m), Kalanaag (6,387 m), and Bandarpoonch (6,316 m) from Darwa Pass.

After spending time in the wilderness, you will return to Dehradun on Day 7. You will be back in Dehradun between 7.00 PM and 8.00 PM. If you are booking an onward journey, make sure to keep some buffer hours.

We suggest OWLS participants keep a buffer day for emergencies. Dodital Trek is 7 days long, however, it is safe to keep an extra 8th day outside the itinerary. In case of bad weather, landslides, or any unavoidable circumstances. If you don’t use the buffer day, you can always explore Rishikesh, Haridwar, or Mussoorie.

The total distance of the Dodital – Darwa- Top trek is 22 km. You walk an average of 4 – 5 hours daily. 

Yes, if you are a beginner with good physical fitness, you can consider the trek after consulting our Outdoor Leader.

Dodital is a moderate trek considering the duration and altitude of the Dodital – Darwa trek. 

Dodital registers extremely cold temperatures in winter. The minimum temperature is between -8°C and the maximum temperature of 6°C to 10°C. 

In the autumn months, the temperature tends to be milder. September to November register minimum temperature between 15°C to 18°C. However, it can still get chilly at night, with the minimum temperature dropping to 8°C to 5°C.

The best time to visit Dodital-Darwa trek is winter. Dodital-Dayara remains accessible throughout the year, except during the monsoon season.

Yes. Dodital – Darwa- Dayara is a renowned winter trek. You will find snow in abundance between December and March. 

The Dodital – Darwa- Dayara trek cost is Rs 16,499/-

It covers your experience from basecamp to basecamp.

Dodital – Darwa- Dayara Trek is in Uttarakhand. The trek starts from a small village called Agoda in the Uttarkashi district. 

Agoda village in Uttarkashi is the basecamp of Dodital – Darwa- Dayara trek. 

Dodital is a moderate trek and traverses deep and dense forests. The trek requires experienced guides to help you navigate the challenging terrain. If you plan to go solo on this trek, hiring a guide is a must to avoid any unforeseen situation. 

The trek is at an altitude of 13,300ft.

The most important thing to do on a trek to avoid AMS is to drink water, more than your daily intake. Water is an excellent way to avoid AMS. Along with this, you should also have all the nutritious meals we provide on the trek. If you still are sceptical about getting AMS, we would advise you to carry Diamox tablets with you. However, according to the situation your Outdoor leader will advise whether or not you should take it.

We encourage everyone to trek, even if or not they have a medical condition. We have an in-house doctor at OWLS with whom you can discuss your medical condition and accordingly, we can help you better prepare you for the trek.

Please keep the following documents ready before filling out this form

1. ID proof
2. Health form (for all participants of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh treks) and (for all participants <15 and > 60 years of age)
3. RTPCR for children <15 years/Vaccination certificate for adults (for Nepal treks)

Although we provide filling breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with morning tea and evening snacks, you can carry some light snacks for munching on the trail. You can carry protein bars, dry fruits, and homemade snacks like Shakkarpara to help you give that extra energy on the trek. 

All our Outdoor Leaders are trained and experienced leaders. They have completed basic Mountaineering Course, and are equipped with basic first-aid knowledge. Our leaders are certified Wilderness First Responder course

You don’t need to carry your medical kit. If you have your prescribed medications, you need to carry them on the trek

The accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. One tent will be shared by two trekkers. 

Yes. Communicate your requirement to the trek leaders beforehand, as it will be difficult to arrange to offload at the last minute. The offloading charges will be Rs 350 per bag, and your bag should not weigh more than 9 kg. 

Note: At OWLs, we suggest our participants carry their backpacks and avoid offloading. However, in case of pressing circumstances, you can opt for offloading.

Yes, you can leave the extra luggage at the base camp. However, do not leave valuables like laptops, jewellery, or any other expensive items in the base camp. 

The OWLS team will set up a toilet tent near the campsites. The toilets will be dry toilets and you will have to use toilet paper. There will be a pit dug by the team and you will have to cover your nature’s call with dry soil. Avoid using wet wipes, as they are not biodegradable. At OWLS, we thrive to leave no trace in the mountains. 

At the base camp, you will have regular concrete toilets.

The food offered will be as per the nutritional requirements. As you will be walking every day for 4-6 hours, you will be burning a good amount of calories. The team makes sure that the food you will be offered is healthy and helps you sustain through the day. The regular meal comprises eggs, locally grown vegetables, rice, roti, and pulses. The menu changes from day to day. 

You will have access to most of the mobile networks at the base camp in Agoda. We suggest our participants make important calls while at the base camp. There will be no signals throughout the trek. 

The last ATM will be in Uttarkashi. 

Carry a sufficient amount of cash with them. Since the base camp is situated away from the cities and lacks basic facilities like ATMs and digital payment options, it is always better to be prepared. 

You can carry the cash for cab fare and food to and from the base camp. We suggest carrying a minimum of 5-6k to ensure you have enough funds for your journey.

We recommend our trekkers drink water from natural sources when acclimatising to the mountain temperature and altitude. Since resources are limited at high altitudes, we do not provide hot water. However, during the winter months, when natural water sources freeze, we arrange hot water for participants. Another reason to avoid hot water on our trek is to prevent health issues like diarrhoea.