This guide is about the Dodital - Darwa Pass Trek — dates, price, day-by-day itinerary and booking are on the trek page.
Quick answer: The Dodital Darwa Pass trek costs ₹10,500 per person plus 5% GST (₹11,025 with GST) for 6 days, Agoda to Agoda. The shared cab from Dehradun is extra: ₹6,500 per 5 to 6 seat vehicle each way, or ₹1,083 each when six share. With both cab legs and the ₹200 washing charge (plus GST), budget about ₹13,392.
What does the Dodital Darwa Pass trek fee include?
The fee for the Dodital Darwa Pass Trek runs from Agoda on Day 1 to Agoda on Day 6. EMI starts at ₹540 a month. The trek is graded Moderate, reaches Darwa Top (4,150 m) on Day 4, and is open to trekkers from age 10. This is what the fee covers.
| Item | What the fee covers |
|---|---|
| Stay | Guesthouse or homestay in Agoda on Days 1 and 5 (triple or quad sharing); 3-person tents at Manjhi and Dodital Lake on Days 2 to 4 |
| Meals | Pure vegetarian meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 5 dinner, with tea, coffee, soups and snacks during the trek |
| Permits | All trekking permits and forest camping fees |
| Camp and safety kit | Tents, -20°C sleeping bags, mess tents with tables, ice axes, microspikes and gaiters, a first-aid kit, an oxygen cylinder and a stretcher with the group |
| Trek team | Trek leaders trained in wilderness first aid, with local guides; one leader or guide for every 8 trekkers, up to 20 per batch |
| Free Trekking Gear | Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes, with no rental fee |
The gear asks for two fixed payments: a ₹3,000 refundable deposit and a ₹200 washing charge plus GST. The deposit comes back by UPI within 7 working days of the gear check, so only the washing charge stays in your budget.
How much is the cab from Dehradun to Agoda?
Transport is not in the fee. Agoda is 185 km from Dehradun, 8 to 9 hours along the Bhagirathi through Uttarkashi and Sangamchatti and then up the Assi Ganga valley. We help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. On Day 1 the cab leaves Dehradun Railway Station in the morning; on Day 6 it leaves Agoda early and reaches Dehradun Railway Station in the evening.
| Cab leg | Per 5 to 6 seat vehicle | Your share with 6 in the cab | Your share with 5 in the cab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehradun to Agoda (Day 1) | ₹6,500 | ₹1,083 | ₹1,300 |
| Agoda to Dehradun (Day 6) | ₹6,500 | ₹1,083 | ₹1,300 |
| Both legs | ₹13,000 | ₹2,167 | ₹2,600 |
Meals on the drive are not included, and neither is a night in Dehradun. Because the Day 1 cab leaves in the morning, take an overnight train or reach Dehradun a day early.
What is the full budget from Dehradun?
Add the fee, both cab shares and the washing charge, and you have the cost from Dehradun and back.
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Trek fee with GST | ₹11,025 |
| Cab share, both legs, six sharing | ₹2,167 |
| Free Trekking Gear washing charge | ₹200 plus GST |
| Total from Dehradun (before the GST on the washing charge) | ₹13,392 |
| Refundable gear deposit (paid, then returned) | ₹3,000 |
Outside this total are your travel to and from Dehradun, any Dehradun stay, food on the two drives, travel insurance and personal spending.
Which extras might you pay for on the trek?
Three add-ons can raise the total, and only one of them is out of your hands.
Backpack offloading is optional and costs ₹1,000 plus GST for the whole trek, for one bag of up to 9 kg; suitcases, trolleys and duffel bags are not taken. Ask for it when you book, because the charge can be higher for a last-minute request made at Agoda. A single tent costs ₹2,000 plus GST per tent for the whole trek, instead of sharing a 3-person tent.
The third is the buffer day. In bad weather or heavy snowfall a buffer day may be added at ₹2,100 plus GST, payable on the spot only if it is used. Keep one spare day before your onward travel, above all on winter departures, and check the district warnings on the India Meteorological Department's Dehradun centre before you leave home.
How much cash should you carry?
Draw cash in small notes in Uttarkashi, the last reliable ATM before Agoda: enough for your cab share, which you pay to the driver, a possible buffer day and anything you buy on the way. Cards are not accepted on the trail. Our Agoda village guide covers the signal and shops at the road head.
Bags you do not need on the trail stay free of charge in Trekkaro's store in Agoda. Valuables such as cash, wallets, documents, jewellery and laptops stay with you, and stored luggage is kept at your own risk.
What happens to your money if you cancel?
The refund depends on how many days before departure you cancel.
| When you cancel | Cash refund |
|---|---|
| 30 days or more before departure | 70% |
| 15 to 29 days before | 50% |
| 8 to 14 days before | No cash refund |
| 7 days or less, or a no-show | Nothing |
Up to 8 days before departure you can take a 100% TrekCash voucher valid for one year, one free reschedule or a transfer instead of the cash refund.
Before you go, arrange these. Travel insurance is mandatory and not included; it must cover high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation. Every trekker also brings a medical certificate signed by a doctor (the form is in My Bookings) and an original government photo ID. Online booking for a batch closes at 5 PM, India time, the day before it starts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dodital Darwa Pass trek cost?
The fee covers 6 days from Agoda to Agoda, with stay, pure vegetarian meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 5 dinner, permits and Free Trekking Gear. The shared cab from Dehradun and travel insurance are extra.
Is transport from Dehradun included in the Dodital trek fee?
No. Trekkaro helps the group book a shared cab from Dehradun Railway Station to Agoda and back, and you pay your share directly to the driver.
What is the buffer day charge on the Dodital trek?
A buffer day costs ₹2,100 plus GST and is charged only if bad weather or heavy snowfall forces one. It is paid on the spot, so keep some extra cash.
Can I offload my backpack on the Dodital Darwa Pass trek?
Yes. Offloading costs ₹1,000 plus GST for the whole trek for a bag of up to 9 kg, and the charge can be higher if you ask for it at Agoda.
Is there an ATM on the Dodital trek?
No. Uttarkashi has the last reliable ATM before Agoda, and cards are not accepted on the trail, so carry cash in small notes.
