Dodital is the forest lake of Ganesh – a serene trout lake at ~3,024 m in the Assi Ganga valley beyond Uttarkashi, where tradition says Ganesha was born, with a small temple at its shore and a quiet, shaded forest trek that feels a world away from the pilgrim highways.
Quick facts
| Altitude | ~3,024 m |
| Base | Sangam Chatti (via Uttarkashi) |
| Duration | 5–6 days ex-Dehradun |
| Grade | Easy–moderate |
| Best window | April–June, September–November |
The route in brief
Dehradun → Uttarkashi → Sangam Chatti → forest camps (Bevra, Manjhi) → Dodital lake and the Ganesh temple → optional Darba Top ridge → return. The trail follows the Assi Ganga the whole way.
Who it suits and practicalities
Forest-lovers and trout-fishers (permit required for angling); moderate fitness. Packages ₹7,000–10,000 ex-Dehradun. Base district: Uttarkashi; pair with Gangotri road trips in season.
