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India Trek: Dodital / Dharwa Top
Trekking up to Darbur Top, India
copyright © Paul Swen

Duration:
12 days (Delhi to Delhi)
4 car days, 5 trek days and 3 rest days

Grade:
1.5

Season:
May – June / Sep – Oct (July and Aug. is monsoon season)

High Point:
4,150m/13,654ft

Trek Distance:
52km


Day 1: New Delhi
Arrive in New Delhi late evening, and drive to Mussoorie (about seven hours) a lovely hill station, which gives you your first views of the snowy peaks. Upon arrival, check in at guesthouse, rest and have a late breakfast or early lunch. The day is yours to unwind and acclimate to your new surroundings. Yoga class will be held in the afternoon before dinner

Day 2: Mussoorie (1,921m/6,320ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Optional walking tour to Cloud's End or Everest House. Return to Mussoorie by motor transport after having lunch.
Overnight in guesthouse

Drive to Uttarkashi

Day 3: Uttarkashi (1,158m/3,809ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Drive (approx. 7hrs) from Mussoorie North on a beautiful ridge road through Devdar and Dhanolti groves, and then along the banks of the Bhagirathi River to the holy town of Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is a famous destination for pilgrims going to Gangotri and an important center for yogis and sadhus.
Check into guesthouse

Day 4: Uttarkashi
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Group will walk to main temple in Uttarkashi (5km) and return to guesthouse after darshan.
Overnight in guesthouse

Day 5: Agoda (2,250m/7,400ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Drive 45 min. to road head at Sangam Chatti (1,350m), and trek 7km (2 1/2 hrs) to Village Agoda. In the evening, we will enjoy local folk songs with villagers along with a bonfire.
Overnight stay in tents

Day 6: Dodital (3,310m/10,889ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Trek 16km (6 ½ hrs) to Dodital, a gradual uphill trek through a beautiful forest of pine, fir and spruce trees. Dodital is said to be the birthplace of Lord Ganesha, and is extremely peaceful. It is a beautiful lake (tal means lake) about 500m wide and is surrounded by thick forest.
Overnight stay in tents

Day 7: Dharwa Top (4,150m/13,654ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Trek 3km (3 hrs) up a steep hill, alongside the stream that feeds Dodital, to reach Dharwa Top. It is a grassy hilltop range that houses the Gujjars (nomadic herdsmen) during the summer time. From here, we have impressive views of Mt. Banderpunch (6,316m/20,780ft) and Swargarohini I (6,252m/20,569ft).
Overnight stay in tents

Day 8: Village Manji (3,150m/10,364ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Retrace our trek for 8km (4 hrs) to Village Manji, which has a substantial Gujjar settlement. It is a nice place to have a jungle camp, with good views of Mt. Banderpunch.
Overnight stay in tents

View from Agoda
copyright © Paul Swen

Day 12: Delhi
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
We will say our goodbyes and depart for Delhi. Most flights leave between midnight and 2:00AM, so you can rest for a while at the Radisson Hotel and wash up before going to the airport.


Cost per person: US $3,750 based on a 4 person group, US $3,250 based on a 6 person group.
(Prices are subject to change, contact us to confirm quote or to arrange for a private trek quote)

Price Includes: daily yoga instruction, roundtrip ground transportation from Delhi, accommodations and meals while not in Delhi; and equipment such as: two-person tents, dining tent, foam mats, stools and all cooking and kitchen gear; all trekking expenses, support crew and sightseeing within the tour program; professional guides and escorts throughout the trip; all admissions and special service charges as per itinerary.

Price excludes: international flight and airport taxes; visa and passport fees; medical and trip cancellation insurance; accommodation while in Delhi; any personal expenses such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, gratuity for our crew and any personal medical expenses; personal camping gear such as: sleeping bags, sleeping pads etc. are not included.


Day 9: Uttarkashi
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Trek 18km (6 hrs) back to road head at Sangam Chatti and drive 45 min. to Uttarkashi.
Check into guesthouse

Day 10: Mussoorie
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Pack up final things and depart for Mussoorie.
Check into guesthouse

Day 11: Mussoorie
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Spend day relaxing and gathering things for return home. We will enjoy an evening celebration to end our journey together.
Overnight at guesthouse










Travel options: various travel options are available to people who wish to extend their journey in India, after the trek, and travel to see the Taj Mahal, etc. This can be booked before you leave for New Delhi through our reliable affiliated travel agents in New Delhi. The contact person, Vini can be reached in advance to help organize your stay in Delhi and/or further travel options to Agra. Please be sure to mention Neelu (Trek Himalaya) and Debbie (Lotus Adventures) when making your reservations.

VinString Holidays at the Y.W.C.A. International Guest House
10 Sansad Marg
New Delhi, India 110 001
Phone: 91-11-3368717
91-11-3368579
Email: vinstring@hotmail.com

 

  debbie@lotusadventures.com

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