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Dodital to Hanuman Chatti Trek via Darwa Pass Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
The Darwa Pass Extension Trek is a 6-day journey starting from Sangam Chatti (Entry) / Hanuman Chatti (Exit), peaking on Day 4 at the highest camp.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
6 Days
Total Distance
45 KM
Max Altitude
13,600 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Uttarkashi DFO or Agoda Village checkpost
Documents
Aadhar Card
Foreign Nationals
No restrictions.
Foreigner Process
Standard forest entry permits required, obtainable in Uttarkashi.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
4,500 ft
Day Gain
+3,000 ft
Drive to Sangam Chatti
Drive up via Mussoorie/Suwakholi to Uttarkashi. Follow the beautiful, narrow Assi Ganga river gorge up to the roadhead at Sangam Chatti.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The motorable road navigates deeper into the mountain river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, dense forested valleys.
Camp Alt
8,500 ft
Day Gain
+4,000 ft
Reach Bhebra / Manjhi
A very long but gradual ascent. You pass through the bustling agricultural village of Agoda before entering a silent, incredibly dense pine forest to reach the clearing at Manjhi.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The trail follows the mountain river corridor through a narrow, forested gorge, moving past traditional settlements into increasingly dense dense forested valleys.
Camp Alt
10,000 ft
Day Gain
+1,500 ft
Reach Dodital
A short, beautiful walk through rhododendrons directly to the massive, fish-filled Dodital Lake. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and resting for tomorrow's massive climb.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route navigates the dense forest canopy leading to the Dodital lake basin.
Camp Alt
10,500 ft
Day Gain
+500 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Cross Trek To Darwa Pass
Brutal, relentless ascent following the feeder streams of the lake up a massive gorge. Crest Darwa Pass for mind-blowing views of Bandarpoonch. Immediately begin a fierce, rocky descent into the Yamuna valley side to camp at Seema.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The Dodital basin opens into an alpine ridge crossing at Darwa Pass, descending into the Yamuna valley.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
7,000 ft
Day Gain
-3,500 ft
Reach Hanuman Chatti
A continuous, knee-destroying descent through thick bamboo and oak forests. You eventually hit the small village of Nisni before dropping down onto the busy, paved Yamunotri highway at Hanuman Chatti. Hot shower time.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The high alpine meadows narrow into forested river terraces as tree line vegetation reappears in the lower Yamuna river corridor.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Camp Alt
1,500 ft
Day Gain
-5,500 ft
Drive to Dehradun
Drive back down the Yamuna valley route.
Key Landmarks
The mountain valley topography transitions back into the lower foothill river plains.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Yamunotri Darshan
+1 DayStay at Hanuman Chatti, take a jeep to Janki Chatti the next morning, and hike up to the Yamunotri temple before returning to Dehradun.
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