Dodital is a sweet water lake located in Uttarkashi. Dodital is a famous lake which is the main attraction for tourists in Uttarakhand. The track from Sangam Chatti to Dodital is very popular among tourists. Nature in its most beautiful form is seen on this trek. Enroute villages, small river streams and flower beds fascinate nature lovers.
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Significance of Dodital Lake
Dodital Lake is known as Dhundi Tal among locals. Another name of this lake is Ganesh Tal. Uttarakhand is called the land of Gods and many stories related to Gods and Goddess are prevalent here since mythological times. It is believed that the gods have wandered in the beautiful land of Uttarakhand. Every city and every village here is as important from the religious point of view as it is from the natural point of view.
Dodital is also not untouched by this. Apart from its beauty and tranquility, Dodital is a major religious place associated with Lord Ganesha and his mother Parvati. It is believed that Lord Ganesha was born here on the banks of Dodital Lake.
A story related to the birth of Lord Ganesha is very popular. It is believed that once Mother Parvati, before taking a bath, made an idol of a boy out of her bathing pack. The same idol of Ubtan was Lord Ganesha.
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The Ganesh temple built on the banks of the Dodital Lake has great reverence for the residents and they consider this temple to be the birthplace of Lord Ganesha.
Assi Ganga and Dodital Lake
The Assi Ganga river originates from the Dodital lake. Assi Ganga is a stream made up of 80 small streams of water and for this reason this river is named Assi Ganga. Assi Ganga's stream goes towards Uttarkashi and joins Bhagirathi river about 4 km before Uttarkashi.
Why Name Dodital
Trout fish, which is a freshwater fish, is found in Dodital. The name of this lake is Dodital after the local name of this fish. These fish are found in large quantities in this lake and that is why this lake is also known for fishing activity.
Activities Dodital lake
Dodital is the main tourist place of Uttarakhand and Uttarkashi where tourist activities take place almost throughout the year. The major activity is trekking which starts from Sangam Chatti, 24 km before here. This track is not very difficult, that's why people are often seen tracking in small groups apart from big tourist groups. Agora village comes in the track from Sangam Chatti to Dodital Lake. It is a small beautiful village which looks like a garden of flowers. Homestays are also available in this village. It is the first base for the trek up to Dodital Lake.
All the equipment and guides are available for trekking in Agora village.
Camping at Dodital Lake
Dodital is also famous for camping. Trekkers start the trek from Sangam Chatti and come to Dodital and stay here for the night. Tourists can gatehr more information related to trekking and camping at Dodital Lake in detail after reaching Agora village. The facilities related to camping and trekking keep changing according to the season. Dodital is a lake surrounded by mountains on three sides. This lake freezes in winter and the mountains surrounding the lake are also covered with snow.
Dodital Lake nearby places
The Ganesh temple situated on the banks of Dodital Lake is the center of religious faith of the people. Beyond Dodital, large groups of tourists go for trekking on Darwa Pass and Daira Bugyal Track.
How to reach Dodital Lake
By Flight
If you are traveling from within the country or abroad then Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Uttarkashi. The distance from Dehradun to Uttarkashi is about 140 km. This distance from Dehradun Airport to Uttarkashi can be covered by state transport bus or by taxi from the airport.
Sangamchatti is the place to reach Dodital Lake which can be reached by shared jeep or taxi. The distance of Sangamchatti is about 14 kilometers from Uttarkashi, which takes about 40 minutes to cover. From Sangam Chatti, trek goes till Dodital Lake.
By Train
One can reach Uttarkashi by road from Dehradun or Rishikesh railway station by state transport bus or taxi. Dehradun and Rishikesh are well connected by the railway network of India and all major railway stations in the country have direct or connected trains to these stations. Uttarkashi is not connected to the train network so Dehradun or Rishikesh are the nearest stations.
by Road
You can reach Uttarkashi by road, by bus or by your own car.
Uttarkashi other attractions and Adventurous Activities
Apart from Dodital Lake, Uttarkashi has many natural and religious attractions. Uttarkashi is an emerging tourist place which is also a good option for trekking and other adventure activities. Uttarkashi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Devi Shakti Temple and Kuteti Devi Temple are also major religious attractions.
It takes 3 to 4 days to visit Uttarkashi and its surrounding tourist places and spend some time in the natural environment. Apart from visiting the temples here, tourists can enjoy trekking, camping, river rafting and many other adventure activities.
Uttarkashi Tourist Attractions
Devi Shakti Temple Uttarkashi
Kuteti Devi Temple Uttarkashi
Kandar Devta Temple Uttarkashi
Maneri Dam, Uttarkashi
Sangam Chatti, Uttarkashi
Gartang Gali, Uttarkashi
Dodital Lake, Uttarkashi
Nachiketa Lake
Her Ki Doon Valley
Harshil Village
Joshiyara, Uttarkashi
Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi
Trekking in Uttarkashi
Camping in Uttarkashi
Rishikesh Tourist Places and Temples
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