Length: 5 Kilo Meters
Location: This glacier is formed by two basins Jaolni Peak and Draupadi ka Danda.
Surrounding Peaks: Draupadi-ka-Danda,Jaonli
Surrounding Trek: Nainital to Rishikesh
Getting There:
It is nearly 56 km from Uttarkashi on the road to Gangotri. From the Bukki village, one has to make a walk of 23 kms. to reach Dokriani glacier. Once you have crossed the Bhagirathi river, a way towards Tela camp (2500 m) has to be followed.
From Tela to Gujjar Hut, it is a distance of 12 kms. Gujjar Hut is situated at an altitude of 3500 m., which is just 5 kms. below the Dokriani Glacier. The ambiance of the Gujjar Hut is the gateway of the valley. Besides this glacier, other glaciers which can be reached by the same route are Kedar, Rudugaira and Jaonii.
Synopsis:
The two cirques rising at the northern slope of Draupadi-Ka-Danda and Jaonli peak, 5600 m and 6000m helps in the formation of the glacier. The stream of water produced due to the melting of snow on the glacier called Dingad, merges with the other snow melted streams and finally becomes one with the Bhagirathi river near Bukki village. About 2 kms. below the nose of the glacier, there resides other mature grasslands and Pro glacial lakes. These grasslands and other water bodies speak out the history of the glacier and also serve good camping sites.
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