- Best time
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- How long
- 2–4 days
- Stay a night
- ₹900–4,500
- Food a day
- ₹250–900
- Nearest railhead
- 170 km away
- Nearest airport
- 160 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Uttarkashi & Dodital
A Bhagirathi temple town on the way to Gangotri — its own Kashi Vishwanath temple, India’s mountaineering school, and the easy forest trek to Dodital, said to be Ganesha’s birthplace.
Things to do in Uttarkashi & Dodital
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttarkashi
Old Shiva temple with the giant Shakti trishul nearby.
Nehru Institute of Mountaineering
India’s premier climbing school, with a museum on Everest expeditions.
Dodital Trek
21 km from Sangamchatti/Agoda through oak forest to a lake — two days.
Nachiketa Tal
A 3 km forest walk to a quiet lake.
Gangnani Hot Springs
Rishikund hot springs on the Gangotri road.
Maneri Dam
The Bhagirathi reservoir upstream of town.
Where to stay in Uttarkashi & Dodital
Uttarkashi town
Hotels near the temple and bus stand.
Riverside resorts
Quieter stays along the Bhagirathi.
Dodital & Manjhi huts
Forest rest houses on the trek.
What to eat
Garhwali thali
Kafuli, chainsoo and jhangora kheer.
Trout at Dodital
Himalayan golden trout live in the lake (fishing needs a permit).
Good to know
- Uttarkashi is the natural night halt on the way to Gangotri or Harsil.
- Carry a raincoat — afternoons cloud over most of the year.
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