Brahmatal Trek
Duration
5 Night / 6 Days
Maximum Altitude
12,250 ft
Best time to visit
November - April
Minimum Age
8+
Base Camp
Lohajung
Accommodation type
Guest House & Tents
Brahmatal Trek is
one winter hike that will sober up all Indian hikers with refreshingly white
and snowy peaks. The wish to take a leisure walk under the canopy of pine
trees and warm sun attracts a lot of adventurists to the Winter Treks in Brahmatal.
Moustache Escapes presents you the
classiest Himalayan Brahmatal winter
trek of the year.
Brahmatal hiking is one of the
popular treks in Uttarakhand, which is mostly famous for its views. Right from
the second day of the brahmatal trek itinerary, you can witness Mt. Nanda
Ghunti and Trishul. They'll accompany you throughout the trek from Bekaltal
Lake to Brahmatal trek height top.
What makes the Brahmatal trekking
route so delightful, is the snow and alpine frozen lakes. Best time for Brahmatal trek in December and January, witnesses’
heavy snowfall and blood-freezing temperature that brings a lot of snow on the
route.
The alpine lakes – Bekaltal and
Brahmatal gets frozen and look seemingly gorgeous. Spending some peaceful time
around them makes you feel happy.
The reason Brahmatal should be on your bucket list, is that this trek starts rolling at the end of December and goes till late March. Whereas, other winter treks stay open maximum to late December.
Brahmatal
Winters Treks :-
Brahmatal lake trek in December gets
really cold, with temperature as down as – 5 degree Celsius at night.
Nonetheless, Brahmatal weather is known for its harsh coldness and
spine-chilling temperature.
Usually, during the daytime, the Brahmatal trek temperature comes up to
7 degrees Celsius giving you some time to warm yourself. But as the night
falls, the temperature falls down below 0 degree Celsius.
But giving you an abundance of snow
and a chance to enjoy the snow games, winter season stays a pleasurable time.
The winter season comes with snow, turning the entire landscape into an open
field of snow with few patches of flora. The entire landscape becomes like a
large synchronized open field full with snow and patches of flora.
Brahmatal
Summer Treks :-
While winter is full of snow,
summers, in contrast, is yellow and green. The weather throughout the summer
stays pleasant and mild cold. This also helps the trees and flowers to bloom
under the sun. The meadows become lush green and the trees outshine others with
vibrant leaves.
On average, the temperature in the
daytime remains in between 10 – 20 degree Celsius but in the night falls
maximum to 7 degree Celsius. But even at 7 degrees, the weather remains
comparatively pleasant and comfortable.
The only added advantage to this season is the lush green flora, which turns white in the late winters. But despite all the perks of the summer season, Brahmatal winter trek is all-time best. Why? Because there's no such experience as good as snow.
Although Mt. Trishul and Nanda Ghunti
accompany you throughout the map, the summit opens up to a new horizon of Brahmatal peaks. Which is why, you
should not miss the summit views from the top.
If the weather stays sunny and clear,
you will be able to spot the incredible Mt. Neelkanth and Mt. Hathi Ghoda.
Interestingly, Brahmatal trek offers you a ridge summit with a moderate difficulty
level. This means, unlike other summit climbs, you don’t need to climb steep
terrain. Instead, reach the top by walking on a long ridge that takes you to
the summit.
Brahmatal’s ridge is one of its
speciality. This ridge consists of ample space to nestle the famous Brahmatal
trek and some area to wander.
While you are at the summit, you can
enjoy some quiet time for yourself. The cold breeze and warm sun will make you
comfortable. Vanquishing the summit also gives you a sense of confidence and
satisfaction.
After all, you have worked hard to
achieve the heights at which you are standing right now.
How about stumping in your own flag
somewhere on the peak and capturing your lifetime photos?
One cannot forget the experience to
witness the stunning Brahmatal lake. Sitting quietly at the top, this glacial
lake remains frozen throughout the winters and melts in the summers.
Brahmatal trek is truly a beginner’s
trek. Hence, the terrain throughout the trek remains relatively easy. In
winters, you will encounter fresh snow on the way which sometimes may prove to
be slippery, but in summers, the trail remains dry and easy to trek on.
The only time when you will face a moderately steep climb is on the second day. When you trek from Lohajung to Bekaltal – the frozen river, the climb becomes steeper and stony. Overall, the route is quite easy to trek and reach the top of the peak.
In the span of six days, three days
you stay in the alpine dome tents and two days you stay in the guest houses. On
the first and last day, you are provided with excellent rooms in the guest
houses, and all the other days, you get twin sharing tents.
If it is winters, camping happens on
a flat ground mostly surrounded by snow. Isn’t it wonderful to sleep a night in
the middle of snow? Along with the camps, you will also have sleeping bags to
snuggle in and get warm.
As far as the washroom facilities are concerned, we don’t have permanent constructed buildings so you will get dry toilets to perform your nature calls.
Amidst all the beauties and fancies
of the enticing Brahmatal trek, don’t forget to recognize the importance of
Rishikesh which is going to be our meeting point. Rishikesh, the yoga capital
of the world and an excellent place to practice meditation sits quietly at the
foothills of the Himalayas.
It holds the world-famed intersection point of three important rivers – Confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati at the ‘Triveni Ghat’.
Rishikesh is a must-visit place for
anyone and everyone who has never tasted a glimpse of fun and adventure. Things
such as ever thrilling ‘Bungee Jumping’ will take you for a ride from hell to
heaven and ‘Flying Fox’ will give you a chance to feel the chilling air while
flying from one mountain to another.
Amidst all of these activities, one
holds the most attraction across India – ‘River Rafting’. Rishikesh’s river
rafting is not only famous in all of India but also across Asia. The twists and
turns, the rush and jump, the swim and float during the rating will give you
one hell of an experience.
For people, who are already full of
adventures and would love to ramble for a quiet evening, Rishikesh could be
your ‘THE’ place. The city has countless beautiful cafes and restaurants,
hosting evening shows and scores of events.
If you fancy having a meal with the
hissy sound of running water and soft music, Rishikesh has already got
you!
Enough of getting to know the city
and Brahmatal the trek. It’s time for you to convince a bunch of your friends
(or come solo), pack your rucksack, crosscheck your gears, and catch a bus to
BRAHMATAL!!!
(For further enquiries regarding Brahmatal trek package, Brahmatal Trek cost, Brahmatal trek route from Kathgodam to Lohajung, Lohajung temperature, and how to reach Lohajung, call us at +91 8929100705 or write to us today!)
Altitude: Approx 7,600 ft
Drive: 7-8 hrs (210 km)
Meal: Dinner
Stay: Stay in a guesthouse on a sharing basis.
• Meet at the scheduled time
and spot at Kathgodam, start your drive to Lohajung.
• The famous Nanda Ghunti
peak is visible from Lohajung, during the drive you pass through Bhimtal,
Almora, and Kausani.
• Post reaching Lohajung,
check in to your campsite and rest for a while. Take your hot meal from 8.30 pm
onwards and retire for the day.
Day 2: Lohajung to Bekaltal
Altitude: 7,600 ft to 9,689 ft
Trek: 6 km (4-5 hrs)
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stay in a tent on a sharing basis.
• Wake up have your
breakfast by 9 am and get ready to start the trek with Nanda Ghunti Peak on
your right.
• 2 hours into the trek
reach Begum, enjoy splendid views of Navali Bugyal & Bagdi Bugyal.
• Cross the water stream
through a 10-meter bridge and enter the dense forest section.
• Few meters more towards
Bekaltal and you will spot the first view of Mt. Trishul
• Reach Bekaltal campsite, pitch tents, and with meals retire for the day.
Altitude: 9,689 ft - 10,440 ft
Trek: 7 km (5-6 hrs)
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stay in a tent on a sharing basis.
• Wake up have your
breakfast by 9 am and get ready to trek to Brahmatal, a steep climb through Oak
& Rhododendron forest.
• After a tedious climb,
reach Jhandi top and have a view of the trail to Roopkund with the Himalayas
all around.
• Reach Brahmatal lake and
post spending enough time head to the campsite area.
• Reach campsite area, pitch tents, and with meals retire for the day.
Altitude: 10,440 ft - 12,250 ft - 9,640 ft
Trek: 7.5 km (7-8 hrs)
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stay in a tent on a sharing basis.
• Wake up have your
breakfast by 9 am and start your Brahmatal trek to Brahmatal Peak.
• The climb is itself very
beautiful, you will be welcomed by splendid views of the Himalayas., such as
Chaukhamba, Neelkantha, Trishul, Nanga Ghunti, and etc.
• Post spending enough time at the peak head back to the Brahmatal campsite and with hot meals retire for the day.
Altitude: 9,640 ft. - 7,600 ft.
Trek: 3 km (3-4 hrs.)
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay: Stay in a guesthouse on a sharing basis.
• Wake up have your
breakfast at 9 am and start your easy descend.
• Cross the dense Oak &
Rhododendron forest, pass through two streams to Daldum.
• Reach Daldum and take left for Lohajung, check in to your guesthouse, and with a hot meal retire for the day.
Drive: 7-8 hrs (210 km)
Meal: Breakfast
• After breakfast check out
from the guest house bid bye with the splendid memories of the trek.
Trek ends here
It is advisable to contact your trek operator before booking a private/shared cab from Rishikesh to Lohajung as the trek operator might have their own facility ready for you and shared between the trekkers.
1. You will be warmly received by our trek team with a welcome drink once you reach Lohajung.
2. All stays included from Lohajung to Lohajung on sharing basis:
(i) Guest house on day 1 & 5.
(ii) Alpine / Dome tents on day 2,3,4.
3. All meals included from Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast. Vegetarian meals will be served throughout the trek.
4. Skilled local staff who have ample knowledge of the route.
5. Hot water in buckets can be provided on request depending on availability while staying at guest houses in Lohajung only.
6. Kitchen, dining, and toilet tents will be used during the trek.
7. Cook / Helper for carrying common equipment like rations / tents / utensils / groceries.
8. All trek essentials included–
(i) Accommodation - tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, etc.
(ii) Safety equipment - microspikes, gaiters as per requirements, and basic first aid kit with a portable oxygen cylinder.
(iii) Permit - forest and camping fee included.
1. The above trek charges do not include the GST charges (5%).
2. Personal essentials -
(i) Equipment - Gumboots, sleeping bag, trekking poles, liners, etc.
(ii) Insurance - Personal and travel insurance
(iii) Beverage - Mineral water bottles / bottled or canned beverages
(iv) Snacks - Dry Fruits, Dark Chocolates, Protein Bars, or Nutrition Bars, anything else specific to your need
(v) Entertainment - Camera or drone fees
3. Transportation - The charges of transportation on day 1 and 6 are to be borne and shared between the trekkers.
4. In case if your trek remains incomplete or uninitiated because of ""force majeure"", medical emergency, or by personal choice after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain unutilized by you.
5. Any additional cost incurred due to changes in Government Guidelines related to travel / trek / COVID-19 will be borne by the Guest.
6. Anything which is not included in Inclusion.
7. Separate tents on request, will be charged extra (INR 1,500 per tent).
1. If cancellations are made 26 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, no cancellation fee will be charged.
2. If cancellations are made between 8-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 25% of the total package amount will be charged as cancellation fee.
3. If cancellations and rescheduling are made within 7 days from the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 100% of the total booking amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
4. Guest can reschedule the tour/trek/activity between 8-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity (Depending on the availability), after this period no rescheduling can be done and no amount can be refunded.
5. Rescheduling of the tour/trek/activity is applicable only once, after that if you want to cancel or reschedule the trek/tour/activity again, it will not be possible and no refund will be processed.
6. If you book the tour/trek/activity by making a partial payment of the total booking amount and fail to make the 100% payment before 26 days from the date of travel. In this case, your booking will get canceled automatically and can only be reconfirmed once you make the full payment, depending on the availability of slots.
7. In case if your tour/trek/activity remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure", medical emergency, government policy changes, local strikes, or by personal choice after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain underutilized by you.
8. In case if your tour/trek/activity gets cancelled because of "force majeure", medical emergency, government policy changes, local strikes between 0-7 days from your date of travel, you will be eligible to reschedule the date of your trek/tour/activity or you can get a credit note of the amount paid, however no cash refund will be possible in this case.
9. Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.
10. The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
The Brahmatal trek is open from Sept to June however if you wish to see snow the preferable months should be Dec to Mar. If you wish to view lush green meadows, it is recommended to visit in May, June and Sept.
On the Brahmatal Trek, we recommend high ankle waterproof shoes with good grip.
You can take a shared cab or bus from Rishikesh to reach the Lohajung. We also arrange cab from Rishikesh railway station for the trekkers to reach Lohajung
All cellular 4G network connections work at Rishikesh and Lohajung. Also you might get network at some points on the trek.
The nearby
attractions that you can explore from Rishikesh are -
(i) Laxman
Jhula
(ii) Ram Jhula
(iii) Triveni
Ghat
(iv) Parmarth Niketan Ashram and many more.
The minimum age criteria is 8 years and no limit to the maximum age for Brahmatal Trek as long as a person is physically fit to do it.
There will be a mixed type of accommodation for the trek of Brahmatal-
(i) You will be
staying at guest house on day 1 & 5
(ii) You will be staying in tent from day 2 to 4.
The tents and sleeping bags will be of high quality and which can uphold up to -15 degree temperature.
Yes, you will be using the attached washroom while staying in the guest house and the dry toilet tents while on trek.
You will be provided Gaiters and Microspikes by the ground team for the trek over snow in Brahmatal.
The availability of food depends on the type of season you are trekking in, seasonal organic veg dishes will be provided during the Brahmatal trek.
The temperature during the Brahmatal trek varies from 0 degrees to -15 degrees.
You can get snow on Brahmatal trek during the winter season that is Nov to Mar.
Yes, you can offload your backpack at the guest house before the start of the trek by paying extra charges.
Trekking poles are not necessary however it provides extra support to legs while climbing or descending.
Equipment is available on rentals only at Lohajung shops, however the supply is limited with the local shops.
It is completely safe for solo women to join our fixed departures of Brahmatal Trek. We provide separate sleeping tents for female travelers. Our staff is very professional and women travelers will not feel unsafe even for a second on the trek
Yes, we will provide the trek certificates on the completion of Brahmatal trek.
If you wish to book the transport with us then the pickup and the drop point will be Rishikesh Railway Station.
You will reach Rishikesh on the last day around 6-7 in the evening.
The trekker should carry their valid Government ID proof.
The trek of Brahmatal falls under the easy to the moderate category of treks, we recommend a person should be able to jog for 2-3 km under 60 min.
Yes, Brahmatal is a winter trek and people visit this trek mostly in winters to experience snow.
No, consumption of liquor and smoking is strictly prohibited during the trek, as it dehydrates the body and might cause Acute Mountain Sickness.
As Brahmatal is a winter trek, from December onwards you will experience lots of snow and the temperature varies from 10 degrees to -10 degrees Celsius.
Yes, the Brahmatal trek is completely safe for trekkers because of its easy and gradual climb. We provide you a certified and experienced trek leader who has ample knowledge of the trek.
The altitude varies from 7,600 ft to 12,250 ft during the trek of Brahmatal, you will be touching the highest altitude on day 4 at the Brahmatal Pass.
There are
multiple ways to reach Kathgodam, there are regular trains and busses available
from Delhi to reach Kathgodam. Also, you can drive down in your own vehicle or
take a taxi to reach the destination.
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