Overview
Brahmatal is a lake which is found deep within the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, amidst the mighty mountain ranges and natural flora and fauna of Garhwal. The Brahmatal Altitude ascends to 12,150 ft. A sight to behold in all its snow-clad glory, Brahmatal Trek in winter is one of the few most beautiful treks in winter, throughout the world. Brahmatal is a treasure house of mythological tales. Brahmatal Lake itself receives its name from one of these stories according to which Lord Brahma meditated at this location. The base camp of Brahmatal trek is at Lohagunj, is a tiny Himalayan village that is rich in culture and mythological tales. It is a delight to interact with the local people of Lohagunj and listen to ancient tales that are native to the Brahmatal Lake.
Day wise Itinerary
The journey for Brahmatal trek sets into motion from Katgodham, and therefore you arrive at Kathgodham railway station or bus stand early morning. You shall be picked up from there and once all the enthusiastic trekkers have gathered, we shall leave for Lohagunj.
Lohagunj is 225 KM away from Kathgodam and it shall be a 9-hour drive. On our way to Lohagunj, we shall cross many Kumaon villages. You will witness terraced farming of crops like potatoes, rice, local millets, and rajma. Lohagunj is located in the Chamoli district of Uttrakhand. On our way, we shall witness the mountain towns of Almora, Ranikhet, and Kausani in Kumaon. We will arrive at Lohagunj in the afternoon. Lohagunj offers itself as a small market place for the nearby towns of Culing, Mundoli, and Wan. During dinner time, The trek leader briefs us about what the course of the journey shall be for the next day. After this, we can tuck ourselves in our cozy beds to rest and prepare for the exciting journey which shall follow.
We will wake up and prepare ourselves to finally begin our much-awaited exciting experience. The Brahmatal Trek shall commence after a healthy breakfast. Ensure that you have packed well and are carrying water, energy bars, and other essentials that might come handy during the trek.
We shall leave the villages behind and trek towards the oak and fir forests. You will experience the most mesmerizing view as you walk on the trail amidst rhododendrons which are heavily laden with red flowers in the months between February and April. You shall witness the towering Nandaghunti Peak.
The first segment of the Brahmatal Trek shall conclude in 4-5 hours as we reach our base camp at the magnificent Bekaltal Lake. Here, we will finally set up our tents for the night and experience the fun of lakeside camping. You shall have ample time to indulge in fun activities and with fresh snow around; go ahead make that snowman and play snow-ball fighting to your heart's delight. Shutterbugs can get the most exotic shots of the frozen lake and oak forests and nature lovers are in for a time of their lives. Dinner and Overnight stat ay Tents.
Today on our Brahmatal Trek we shall be trekking closer to our destination. As we wake up to a perfect sunrise amidst the snow-clad peaks, we will freshen up, have our breakfasts, and resume our trek. Initially, we shall ascend on a steep trail but soon, we shall be up for an easy walk through snow-covered meadows. Once we reach the Telindi top as we pass through the Oak forests, behold the majestic beauty of the mighty Himalayas. Finally, we shall arrive at Brahmatal or Khabekhal Lake.
Wake up in the laps of a magical place that Brahmatal is. We will have our breakfast and continue our trek. Today we shall climb the top of Brahmatal. It shall be the visually pleasing view of the trek as you will be at a high altitude and will witness Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti standing tall in their entire glory. It will take almost 2-3 hours to reach the Brahmatal top. Once at the peak of this trek you will witness a breath-taking panoramic view of Chaukhambha, Mandir, Mana, Nilgiri, Neelkanth, Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Maitoli, and mountains stretching all the way to the Panchachuli range. This is one of the major highlights of the Brahmatal Trek.
We shall be proceeding towards our next campsite which is at Daldum. The trail is almost 2.7 Km in distance and it’ll take almost 3 hours to reach our campsite. We will once again be following a trail that goes through the native forests.
We have successfully covered the most exotic locations that the trek had to offer. Now, we will head for our journey back to Lohajung. The trail traversed is the same as from the one in which we came. The journey shall be covered soon and once back at Lohajung, we shall check-in at the stay arrangement made and finally relax in a proper bed! You can relish the memories made on the wonderful trek, relax and rejuvenate and wander around in the areas in the vicinity to explore the local culture.
The trek concludes on a high note and we depart for Kathgodam. You will be driven back to Kathgodam from where you shall plan to depart as per your personal arrangements. If you wish, you can spend some time exploring Kathgodam or shopping at the local markets. There are quite a few things to discover in this beautiful place as well.
PACKAGE INCLUSION:
- - Transportation support on Traveller, Ertiga, or Innova (depending on the size of the group) throughout the journey.
- - Accommodation on sharing basis.
- - All meals (vegetarian), including everything from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 6.
- - A well-experienced and certified trek leader.
- - Cook
- - Supporting staff.
- - Forest permit.
- - Camping equipment like tents, sleeping bags, gaiters, and crampons (if required) will be provided.
PACKAGE EXCLUSION:
- - Anything that has not been covered in the inclusions mentioned above.
- - Porters or mules to carry your personal luggage. The cost per bag (10/12 kg) is 300 per day.
- - Any kind of personal expenses.
- - Any kind of personal medication.
