Dodital- Lake of Lord Ganesha
Uttaranchal, also referred to as Uttarakhand, is replete with scenic locales bounded by hills and a number of lakes. The small lakes are usually known as 'kunds' or 'tal' that often have a religious significance. Few high altitude lakes are found in unexplored areas that are often uninhabited. Dodital is a freshwater lake mostly fed by rains and has an altitude of 3,024 meters. Trekkers visit it from Uttar Kashi region. Uttar Kashi is a pilgrimage hotspot in Uttaranchal. The region around Dodital is scenic and you can unwind in the meadows here. The shimmering red trout found in the lake here is known as 'Dodi'.
Location - Uttaranchal
Altitude - 3,024 meters above sea level
Best Time to visit - Throughout the year
Distance from Major cities
Aghora - 5 km
Tehri - 67 km
Dharasu - 37 km
Narendranagar - 16 km
How to Reach Dodital
Dodital to Uttar Kashi is a 5 hours drive. The nearest railway station is at Rishikesh and international airport is at New Delhi.
About Dodital
Dodital has an interesting legend as it is believed to be the abode of Lord Ganesha. Little far from the lake is a small Ganesha shrine as well. This is why, the place is also popular as Dhundital, meaning the 'Ganesha Pond'. Because of its religious significance, pilgrims from Uttar Kashi visit this place. The area is sparsely populated and you can experience the beauty of this arid desert. The lake here offers angling opportunities and Himalayan trout fishing is an important adventure sport. It offers an excellent trekking base to travelers visiting the Asi Ganga Valley, Yamuna Valley and Bhagirathi Ganga Valley.
Places in and around Dodital
The journey to Dodital will be a memorable experience with trekking and nature walks. You can also visit the following places:
Uttar Kashi - Dodital is a part of Uttar Kashi district in Uttaranchal and is an important pilgrimage center. It is considered to be the Kashi of North. Just like in Varanasi, the Vishwanath Shrine, dedicated to Lord Shiva is the main temple here. It has an elevation of 1,158 meters and the trek up Dodital is of 3,024 meters. It is around 71 km drive from Nainital.
Mahadev Ka Trishul or the Shakti Temple - Lord Shiva's trident or the Trishul is the main attraction of the Shakti Temple in Uttar Kashi district the place is easily accessible from Dodital. The trident is a combination of eight metals and has a height of 26 feet. It was smeared with color to reduce its dazzling effect.
