Dodital Lake

Dodital Lake is a high-altitude freshwater lake situated at about 3,310 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas near Agoda village in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Surrounded by dense oak, pine and deodar forests and Himalayan peaks, it is known for its clear waters, population of Himalayan trout, and association with Lord Ganesha. Reached by a 21-22 km trek from Sangam Chatti via Agoda, it is a popular trekking and camping destination.

Visitors can expect a serene high-altitude lake with clear freshwater surrounded by dense oak, pine and deodar forests and snow-capped Himalayan slopes. The site is reached only by trekking from Sangam Chatti via Agoda village. At the lake, visitors find a small Ganesha temple on the bank, open meadows used for camping, reflections of surrounding peaks in the water, and opportunities for photography, birdwatching and nature walks. Basic forest rest house and tent camping are available near the lake.

Traditionally associated with Lord Ganesha, believed by local tradition to be his birthplace, hence also called Dhundital. The lake is named after the Himalayan trout locally called 'Dodi'.

Holds religious significance for Hindu visitors due to the Ganesha temple on its bank and the sacred status of the lake and its trout. The lake and surrounding forests are part of local Garhwali cultural landscape and pilgrimage-trekking traditions.