Dodital, Lake in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India

Dodital is a freshwater lake in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India, set at an elevation of about 3,020 meters (9,900 feet) and reached only on foot. The lake is fed by snowmelt and surrounded by slopes covered with oak and rhododendron, and it serves as the source of the Assi Ganga river.

Dodital has long been a stop on the old pilgrimage route to Gangotri, and the temple by the lake is said to have been built centuries ago. The area remained remote until a trekking route was established in the late 20th century, opening it to visitors.

Local people call the lake Dodital, and a small temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha stands on its shore, visited by pilgrims during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The lake is also known as Dhundital, meaning the lake of Ganesha, and the temple draws devotees who come to offer prayers.

The trek to Dodital usually starts from Sangamchatti and takes two days, with basic guesthouses and camping spots near the lake. The trail is steep in places and crosses streams, so good shoes and rain gear are useful, and the best time to visit is from spring to autumn.

The lake holds a population of Himalayan golden mahseer, a fish rarely seen at such altitudes, and fishing is not allowed. The surrounding forest is part of a protected area where barking deer and Himalayan black bears are sometimes spotted.