Key Info :

• Grade: Moderate

• Highest Altitude: 4150m (13,600 Feet)

• Trip Duration: 6 Days (Agoda Village to Agoda Village

• Trek Distance: 40 kms

• Region : Uttarakhand

• Batch Size : Minimum 7, Maximum 30 Participants

Add-ons :

• Transportation from Dehradun to Dehradun: ₹2,500 + GST

• Backpack Offloading: ₹1,600 + GST

• Outdoor Insurance (Indian Nationals Only): ₹206 + GST

• Single Tent Accomodation: ₹1,500 + GST

Short Itinerary :

Day 1: Arrival at Agoda Village (2,251M)

Day 2: Agoda (2,251M) to Manjhi (2,880M)

Day 3: Manjhi (2,880M) to Dodital Lake (3,024M)

Day 4: Dodital Lake (3,024M) to Darwa Pass (4,151M) back to Dodital Lake

Day 5: Dodital (3,024M) to Agoda (2,251M)

Day 6: Agoda (2,251M) to Dehradun

Detailed Itinerary:
• Day 1: Arrival at Agoda Village (2,251M)

Distance: 164 kms (Dehradun to Agoda Village)

Duration: 7-8 hours

Day 1 is reserved for the participants to make their way from Dehradun to a picturesque village in the Bhatwari Tehsil of Uttarkashi which goes by the name of Agoda and doubles up as the base camp for this trek. If you have signed up with Bikat for transportation from Dehradun to Agoda, we assemble at the designated meeting point in the early morning hours. 

The route to Agoda offers rustic mountain views through and through. The divergence towards Dhanaulti on the Mussoorie road takes you towards the Garhwal interiors. A jade-shaded Bhagirathi river becomes prominently visible from Chinyalisaur all the way up to a small town of Maneri. The way is bordered with conical pine trees. A smaller route from here diverges towards Sangamchetti on the left, parallel to streams of Assi Ganga River. An uphill dirt track from Sangamchetti, the confluence point of Assi Ganga and Varna river, leads us up towards our basecamp village. 

Once settled and well rested in the homestay, we conduct our formal briefing about our trek schedule, know-how, basic do’s and don’ts and environmental conservation practices.

• Day 2: Agoda (2,251M) to Manjhi (2,880M)

Distance: 9 kms

Duration: 5-6 hours

We start early in the morning today. Post a healthy breakfast, we follow a small passageway upwards to move away from Agoda and towards Dodital campsite. We camp halfway between the two, at Manjhi. The route opens up into an oak forest which is followed by a few thousand steps on the side of a huge rock face. A small patch of silver oak jungle follows, taking us into the deeper pockets of Uttarkashi. The pleasant fragrance from the oak trees gives out a soothing vibe all the way up to Bhebra village. 

Gurgling streams collect into a translucent green pond which makes for a fascinating sight. On crossing a bunch of streams and a boulder zone, the trail gets a bit steeper in ascent for the next 4 km which brings us to our campsite for the day. 

• Day 3: Manjhi (2,880M) to Dodital Lake (3,024M)

Distance: 8 kms

Duration: 4-5 hours

We start the day at leisure, after breakfast. From Manjhi, the curvy pathway is comparatively levelled in gradient. Small streams amidst dense forests add to the charm of this trail today.  For the last one hour, the path descends smoothly towards Annapurna temple that finally leads to the ground surrounding Dodital via the Lord Ganesha temple.

The campsite for today overlooks the Dodital Lake; the setting is gorgeous to say the least. We reach here well before sunset which leaves us enough time to explore our surroundings. Snacks and dinner follow in the dining tent. Since it has been a long day, we tuck ourselves in right after dinner to get the much deserved rest. Night temperatures at this campsite can go as low as -15°C in mid-December.

• Day 4: Dodital Lake (3,024M) to Darwa Pass (4,151M) back to Dodital Lake

Distance: 12 kms

Duration: 5-6 hours

Today is the summit day. We start early to make our way to Darwa Pass. It is quite an undertaking since it requires us to gain approximately 1,127M of vertical elevation from our current campsite. After a good breakfast, and double checking if we are properly layered, we leave for the pass which is covered with snow for most of the year. 

Since we have to come back to the same campsite, we only carry essentials for this journey in a day pack and leave the backpack behind in the campsite. 

The trail from Dodital to Darwa Pass is heavily guarded with golden oak trees and a thick coat of vegetation. Multiple streams formed from the melting of the snow over the pass are encountered on the way early on. As we move higher up, the views shift from a backdrop of lakes to accommodate large mountains of the Garhwal range into our field of vision. Availability of water starts to get scarce as we go up. 

The last stretch of Darwa Pass is a steep ascent. Darwa Pass offers mesmerizing views of Mt. Srikanth Peak, Deoli, Bandarpoonch, DraupadikaDanda and Hanuman Ganga Valley. 

After spending some time on the pass, we start our descent down to make it back to pristine & holy Dodital. We will make it in time for a hot lunch. Overnight stay in camps.

• Day 5: Dodital (3,024M) to Agoda (2,251M)

Distance: 15 kms

Duration: 6-7 hours

We continue our descent through familiar territory today. Once again, we pass through the dazzling trail via forests and little streams of Assi Ganga river reminiscing about our mountain experiences and sharing our personal adventure stories from the trek in the company of woods. It is a long day and will have our packed lunch at Bhebra The distance between Bhebra and Agoda goes by in a jiffy!

Once at Agoda, we will have a debriefing session & reflection of the trek experience. We will reitre to bed after dinner for our road journey the next day.

• Day 6: Agoda (2,251M) to Dehradun

Distance: 164 kms

Duration: 7-8 hours

We will get into our cab after breakfast which will drive us to Dehradun. Since it is a 7 hour long drive, we might stop on the way for lunch.

If you have booked your trip back to Dehradun with Bikat Adventures, we leave around 10AM in the morning. Expect to reach Dehradun by late evening. You may make arrangements for your journey onward accordingly. Given that journeys on mountain roads are rife with unpredictability, we would recommend you make your bookings out of Dehradun for the next day.

Mobile network is available within an hour into our drive from Agoda.

Inclusions :

• Veg/Egg Meals during the trek (Starting dinner on Day 1 till breakfast on Day 5)

• 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

Exclusions :

• Journey Meals from Dehradun to Uttarkashi

• Carriage of Personal Bags during the trek

• Any kind of Insurance

• Any expense of personal nature

• Any expense not specified in the inclusion list.

• Transportation of any kind.

Things to Carry :

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 trekking shoes Qty -1

• Pair of light weight Slipper/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 ( 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 Here is your Sun Protection 101 to stay safe in the bright sunny outdoors.

• Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

Utensils

• Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1

• Plate. Qty- 1

• Spoon.Qty-1

• Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.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)

Cancellation Policy :

Cash Refund:

5% Deduction: Cancellations up to 60 days prior to departure date

10% Deduction: Between 60 days upto 30 days prior to departure date

50% Deduction: Between 30 days upto 10 days prior to departure date

No Refund: Less than 10 days prior to departure date

Important Note :

1. Sometimes we change/add places or experiences in the itinerary to make the overall experience unique for each batch depending on group interest, weather, Special occasion and crowd conditions. So please be open to experience something authentic.

2. Instructions and rules have been adopted for the safe enjoyment of the activity and I agree to adhere to those regulations mentioned or instructed during the event.

3. Smoking or drinking alcohol, indulging in drugs or doing anything that leads to intoxication is restricted during any activities that involve risks. We do not encourage it to do the same anywhere else.

4. Any inconvenience created for fellow participants, organizers, respective owners of the property or locals in terms of intentional delays, property damage, vehicle damage, abuse or misbehave may lead to termination of participation.