Brahmatal Trek
Brahmatal Trek Trip highlights
- Brahmatal Trek provides a view of Mt. Trishul and Nanda Ghunti.
- Bird view of Roopkund Trek, Ali Bugyal and Bedni Bugyal.
- Snow-laden forests.
- Frozen hidden lake.
Brahmatal Trek Trip Description
The Himalayas are the perfect destination for adventurous travellers. It is a place that excites and thrills people. Brahmatal Trek is a hidden place in the ridge; it is where the Lord Brahma meditated as per the scriptures. The view of the peak is captivating, and it has beautiful sights to see. One can see Himal, Trishul, Bethartoli, Mrigthunj and Nandaghunti on the one side of it, and on the other side, there is Kamet, Chaukhamba, Hathi and Ghora Peaks.
Trek to Brahmatal, a lake where Lord Brahma has meditated as per mythology, is one of the few treks possible to do in winter when other trekking routes are closed. The trip is the best option in winter; it is on the opposite side of the famous Roopkund. The thrilling view of the Himalayan range from the trail is why this trek is the best. This amazingly beautiful trek starts from a small hamlet, Lohajung, which is a base for another very famous trek Roopkund Lake. The ride to Lohajung village from Kathgodam is very interesting as we get through scenic hilly road, which covers Bhimtal, Almora, Kausani, Gwaldham, etc. The ride takes 9-10 hours to reach Lohajung.
The Brahmatal trek best time to climb is the winter months of December to March because, during the winter months, we can expect snowfall. We will get the privilege of walking on snow-covered trails. The Himalayan weather is quite unpredictable in the mountains. Brahmatal being an easy level and winter-friendly trek, the weather is mostly sunny in the daytime while it gets freezing during the night. Brahmatal trek temperature is around 2 to 10 degrees Celsius during sunny days, and during nights, the temperatures drop up to -4 degrees Celsius. In the months of summer, we will be delighted to see the diverse and vivid variety of rhododendrons blooming across the trail. We can witness the red, pink, and white rhododendron, which will treat the eyes. Stay on this page for more information like Brahmatal weather, trek itinerary, photos, videos, and more about Brahmatal Top. Scroll the page till the end to read Brahmatal Trek blog posts.
Brahmatal Trek Trip Itinerary
Trek Leader
Activities
Hotel
Dinner Drive Distance: 260 KM | Drive Duration: 9-10 Hours | Altitude: 7600 feet
Arrive in Rishikesh by early morning and board the vehicle for the drive to Lohajung. The Lohajung is the small town from where the trek originates, it is 260 kilometres away from Rishikesh, and it will take 9-10 hours to reach there. Take a short break at Devprayag for the Ganga sangam photos. You can see the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers join to form the holy Ganges. Continue your journey to Rudraprayag along the banks of the Alaknanda River. Enjoy the scenic drive until we reach Lohajung. On arrival, we'll check into a guesthouse for the night as the Brahmatal trek will begin the next morning.
You can book transport from us, which will pick you up from Rishikesh Bus Stand at 6:00 AM. The Bolero cab costs 7,500 and will be shared by 6 to 7 trekkers. The Tempo Traveller costs 11,000 and will be shared by 11-12 trekkers. The transport charge is not included in the trek cost. It's to be split amongst trekkers and pay the driver directly. Otherwise, you can reach Lohajung by road from Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Dehradun.
Trek LeaderActivities
TentBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner Altitude: 9950 feet | Trek Distance: 5 KM | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Trail Grade: Easy to Moderate
On this day our trek commences after having breakfast and packed lunch with us. Today we will trek to Bekaltal, which is 6 kilometres, and it takes 4-5 hours to reach there. The Bekaltal campsite is at an altitude of 9,850 feet from sea level. We will be tracing the ascending human-made stone tail, which mostly goes through the forest of Conifer, Cedar, Oak, and Fir. After walking for a while, the forest will give way to a small village named Mandoli to our left. From here, we can refill our water bottles and can take a short halt. The trail continues with mostly gradual ascent curves, and on the route, we will get magnificent views of Nandaghunti Peak. As we move higher, we will come across the valley where two rivers Kali and Pindari, confluence. The Kali valley, lying in splendid green patches, even in the midst of wintry heights. Walking for a few more minutes, we cross this wooden bridge over a stream, and we reach Begum – a nestling rest point on the slopes. After this, there are two more streams, and approximately it takes an hour hike to reach Bekaltal, which is a lake, that freezes in winter. We will camp here and overnight stay in tents.
Trek LeaderActivitiesTentBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner Altitude: 10500 feet | Trek Distance: 5 KM | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Trail Grade: Moderate
Today we will trek to Brahmatal, another beautiful campsite, which is at an altitude of 10,450 feet and 5 kilometres trek distance from the Bekaltal campsite. It will take 5-6 hours to reach there. Brahmatal is the place where Lord Brahma is said to have meditated long ago. Here, in the state bird of Uttarakhand. The trail is through Oaks and Rhododendrons thickets over steep slopes for quite some time until we finally come out to a meadow. The meadow has its top at 11,500 feet, the highest point, and from here begins a slow descent to Brahmatal. We will find a small temple on our left from here, bright yellow flags flying in the air. Do not forget to capture the beautiful views of peaks like Trishul, Bethartoli & Nandaghunti. On reaching the campsite, we will find the small lake of Brahmatal, mostly frozen in winter. We will find a camping spot nearby and set up camps for the night. Make sure we wear warm clothing and are fully covered as it gets freezing in winter.
Trek LeaderActivitiesTentBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner Altitude: 12250 feet | Trek Distance: 4 KM | Trek Duration: 3-4 hours | Trail Grade: Moderate
Today we will be trekking to Brahmatal Top, which is at a height of 12,250 feet and takes 2-3 hours to reach the Top point. It is an easy day as we can leave our backpacks in the camps and carry a daypack instead of it, we will be returning to the same campsite. We will cover the tricky pathways which go through Chota Jhandidar and Bada Jhandidar. A mountain ridge and valleys surround it on both sides. The top reveals magnificent views of the Himalayan ranges and glimpses of the majestic Peak of Mt. Trishul, which is very close along with the views of Mt. Nandaghunti. After spending blissful moments and capturing fantastic views of the range. We return to our campsite at Brahmatal.
Trek LeaderActivitiesHotelBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner Altitude: 7600 feet | Trek Distance: 10 KM | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Trail Grade: Moderate
We break our camps after breakfast and head back to Lohajung. Our trek to Lohajung is actually is a return journey, retracing the enchanting Rhododendron forest. It is a 10 kilometres distance and will take 5-6 hours to reach Lohajung. After reaching Lohajung, the day can be used to rest as well as to explore the small town and hear the mythological stories from locals and get lost in their culture. Overnight stay will be in a hotel/guesthouse.
Trek LeaderActivitiesBreakfast Drive Distance: 260 KM | Drive Duration: 9-10 Hours
Today is the last day of your amazing Brahmatal trek, and it's time to return to Rishikesh. After a hearty breakfast, check out from your guest house. Today's journey isn't a drive back but a golden chance to soak in the natural beauty of Devbhumi. Don't miss the pretty landscapes of Karnaprayag and the confluence of the Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers. Continue your journey along the banks of the Alaknanda River to Devprayag. Enjoy the scenic drive back until you reach Rishikesh.
If you've booked the transport with us, a Bolero/Tempo Traveler or a similar vehicle will pick you up from Lohajung and drop you in Rishikesh. The journey will take approximately 9-10 hours to reach the drop point at Rishikesh Bus Stand. So, it's advisable to make further bookings late in the evening or keep a margin of at least 3-4 hours.
Brahmatal Trek Gallery
Brahmatal Trek Includes
- Hotel/Guest House accommodation on the arrival and the last day of the trek in Lohajung.
- During the trekking, the accommodation provides all-season camping tents on twin sharing basis with sub-zero temperature rating sleeping bags.
- During the Camping, Hikers 360 provides cleaned sleeping bags with dry clean individual liners for hygiene.
- Meals: Delicious, Hygienic & nutritious vegetarian meals on all trek days.
- Snacks: Morning Tea, Evening Tea/Coffee and Soup with Snacks.
- Hot water for drinking in the morning and evening time during the trek.
- Trekking Equipment - Sleeping Bag, Liners, Mattress, Trekking Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dining Tent and Toilet Tent.
- Technical Gears - Helmet, Microspikes, Gaiters, Harness, Ropes and Ice Axe etc. (If required).
- Safety Equipment - Basic Medical and First Aid Kit, Oxi Meter, Oxygen Cylinders, Stretcher etc.
- All necessary forest permits, camping charges and Sanctuary entry fees are included in the trek price (up to the amount charged for Indian Nationals).
- All trekking arrangements & transport of trekking equipment, if any.
- Porters or mules to carry central luggage.
- Mountaineering qualified & professional Trek Leader with First Aid knowledge.
- Experienced local guide well-versed in the local topography.
- All necessary support staff (cooks, helpers & porters) as per group size.
- Achievement Certificate.
Brahmatal Trek Excludes
- Traveller Insurance.
- Transport from Rishikesh to Lohajung and back.
- Meals and beverages during the road journey.
- Personal expenses like laundry, telephone calls, tips, other activities, beverages, etc.
- Mules/porter charges for carrying personal luggage (Backpack Offloading).
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
- Any early return transportation costs or accommodation except for the days as per the trek itinerary.
- Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- Anything not explicitly mentioned under the head "Price Includes."
Brahmatal Trek Things to Carry
The following is a list of things we suggest that you carry with you. It is not expected to be a comprehensive list; rather, it is intended to remind those items essential for your comfort during the trek. However, we recognize that you may have your personal preferences for clothing, which may be equally appropriate.
Trekking Gears
- Backpack with Rain Cover - (should be more than 50-60 Liters)
- Day pack 20 Liters - Collapsible (this will require on summit day)
- Head Torch with Spare Batteries
- Sunglasses with UV Protection
- Warm and Waterproof Gloves
- Trekking Poles
- Poncho / Rain Coat (protects from rain and snowfall)
Clothes
- Padded / Down Jacket
- 2 Quick-Dry Warm Trek Pants
- 3 Quick-Dry T-shirt (full sleeve)
- Thermal Body Warmer (upper and lower)
- Woolen Cap
- Neck Gaiters/Balaclava
- Fleeces Jacket
- Windcheater
- Sun Cap / Hat
- Undergarments
Footwear
- Trekking Shoes (Waterproof & High Ankle)
- Lightweight Floaters
- Woolen Socks - (2/3 pairs)
- Cotton Socks - (2 pairs)
- Gaiters (Hikers 360 provides when required)
- Microspikes (Hikers 360 provides when required)
Toiletries
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Sunscreen (40+ SPF)
- Toilet Paper
- Lip Balm
- Hand Sanitizer
- Moisturizer
- Quick Dry Tawal
- Soap Bar & Paper Soap
- Sanitary Napkins/Tampons (for female participants)
Medicines
- Personal Medicines prescribed by the doctor, if any (Consult your doctor before coming)
- Combifilm - Half Strip
- Digene - 1 Strip
- Cetirizine - 1 Strip
- Painkiller Tablet - Half Strip
- Muscle Relief Spray
- Knee Cap (If you are prone to knee pain/injury)
- ORS/ Electrals - 5 Pouch
- Band-aid - 5
- Antibacterial Powder
Utensils
- Light Weight Leak-Proof Lunch Box with a spoon
- 2 Water Bottles/Hydration Pack
- Plate, Spoon and Tea Mug
Documents
- Valid ID Proof Photocopy (that has mentioned Address)
- Medical form signed by the doctor
- Disclaimer form print, signed by the participant
- Rent Gear Voucher (If you have rented gear from Hikers 360)
Miscellaneous
- Camera (optional)
- Power Bank (optional)
- Tripod (optional)
- Sufficient Cash
- Protein Bars, Snacks and Dry Fruits
Brahmatal Trek Basic Instructions
- Do carry a valid ID proof and undertaking form at the reporting time.
- Carry enough warm clothes, as per the trek weather. Also, bring waterproof trekking shoes.
- Do not carry expensive valuables with you during the trek. Basecamp doesn't have locker facilities and takes no responsibility for them.
- Keep your luggage minimum; the less you carry, the more you hassle-free.
- Smoking, drinking, and all other intoxications are strictly prohibited during the trek. If the trek leader finds anything, the leader reserves all the right to cancel your trip.
- The network connectivity is bad in the mountains; tell your guardians or friends beforehand.
- Treat the kitchen and support staff with respect and speak to them kindly.
- On the trek, decisions taken by the trek leader are final.
- Don't use earphones during the trek; this might hinder your audibility.
- Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations.
- Keep plastic rappers in a trash pouch during the trek and dump them in the campsite’s garbage bag.
- The trek takes place through an eco-friendly zone; don't encourage littering at the local sites or campsites.
How to Reach
How to Reach Lohajung by Road
Lohajung is a beautiful hill town in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. It is well connected by roads to different cities and towns of Uttarakhand. The road to Lohajung will go through Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Tharali. You can take a bus or shared cab or hire a taxi from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, or other nearby towns. The distance between Rishikesh and Lohajung is approximately 260 km, and it takes around 09-10 hours to reach by road, depending on traffic and road conditions. It's recommended to start your journey early in the morning to avoid traffic and reach Lohajung before nightfall.
Note: - The bus journey from Delhi to Dehradun/Rishikesh takes 6 to 7 hours for 250 KM. It is advisable to book your tickets around 09-10 pm in the night to reach the early morning for your trek to avoid delays.
How to Reach Lohajung by Train
The nearest railway station to Lohajung is the Haridwar railway station. It is well-connected to all major cities of the country like New Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata, Bangalore and Ahmedabad circuitously. The railway station is located at the heart of the city. Autos and sharing rickshaws are easily accessible for exploring all parts of the city. You can take a taxi or a bus from the Bus stand and Railway station to Lohajung.
How to Reach Lohajung by Air
The nearest airport to Lohajung is Jolly Grant Airport, approximately 16 km from Rishikesh City. Domestic flights connect Dehradun with Delhi, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Once you reach the airport, you can take prepaid taxis outside the airport, which can be transferred to the Rishikesh bus stand and then continue the journey to Lohajung by road.
The major airlines operating in this airport are IndiGo, Jet Airways, Spice Jet, and Air India.
Nearest Airport: - Jolly Grant (DED), Dehradun
Nearest International Airport: - Delhi International Airport (DEL)
General FAQ's
This trek is ideal for both beginners and seasoned trekkers. For beginners, it is a great start to enter the world of trekking and wilderness. It can get a bit rigorous for the first-timers so. It is recommended to prepare and maintain good physical stamina.
Brahmatal weather is mostly sunny in the daytime while it gets freezing during the night. Brahmatal trek temperature is around 4 to 10 degrees Celsius during sunny days, and at night the temperatures drop to -4 degrees Celsius.
The best time for Brahmatal trek is from November to March. This trek is not preferred during the monsoon months from mid-June to August because of steep slopes and slippery terrain, making it very challenging to ascend during rain.
You will be accommodated in 3 Men Tents on twin sharing basis. The tents Hikers 360 uses on the trek are 3 plus in which you get enough space for your rucksack and even you get inner & outer gate space for your trekking shoes, trek poles and wet clothes.
Hikers 360 uses well planned nutritious meal menu suitable for high-altitude treks. We provide a full nutritious diet that changes every day. As you wake up in the morning, we serve Milk/Lemon Tea. After that, our Breakfast varies from Bread and Butter/Jam, Poha, Daliya, Sandwiches, Upma, Paranthas and Cornflakes and milk etc. Lunch mainly comprises of Roti, Veggies, Puri with Chole and Rice. After lunch, we serve evening snacks with Tea / Coffee / Soup. In Dinner, we serve Roti, Sabji, Rice, Dal, Salade, Pickle and Desserts. We also serve refreshments (Fruits, Juice, Chocolates, Dry Fruits and Biscuits).
Trekking with Hikers 360 Adventures means you’re trekking with an expert trek leader and experienced local guide. Our leaders are certified mountaineers, first aid responders and search & rescue train. Also, we carry safety Equipment (Ropes, Harness, Carabiners, Jumar, Descender and Ice axe etc.), Medical kit and Oxygen cylinders as required per trek to face any kind of unforeseen situations. So it is safe to trek with us.
A Hikers 360 Adventures team consisting of a qualified Trek leader, Trek Guide, Porters, Cook and support staff.
Our transportation cost is mentioned on each trek, or you can check the inclusion and exclusion tab to see if transportation is included or not. We arrange transport for you and it may be shared by you or the group and the cost is on an actual basis.
Yes, you need adventure sports insurance. As you know, adventure travel has inherent risks and dangers that travel insurance covers, including medical emergencies and evacuations. Therefore, assess how likely it is that you’ll run into any of these issues.
We expect you to carry your personal backpacks on your own, but for any reason you are not able to carry your bag, then you can opt for offloading option by informing us 7 days before the trek so that we can make suitable arrangements for you and offloading in between the trip is not an option.
The trek details page gives a list of things that are essential for this trek. Check the "Things to Carry" on the Trek Itinerary page.
Yes, you can rent trekking gear and other equipment from Hikers 360. Go to our website Rent Gear page and select the date according to your trek date. Here you can find amazing deals on trekking gear rental.
A trekking pole is helpful on the trek. It gives you stability and balance and reduces fatigue. If you want a trekking pole on rent, go to our website and select the rent gear, and get the best deals on rent gear.
You can carry medicines prescribed by your doctor, if any. Although we have our First Aid kit with us on each trek, we suggest you carry some painkillers, Volini spray, kneecap, Electrals/ORS, etc.
Generally, people prefer Diamox for easy acclimatization, but we strictly avoid this kind of acclimatization. We encourage our trekkers to a natural acclimatization process. Hence you shouldn't be on the Diamox course before the start of the trek.
Drinking Alcohol or any other intoxication during the trek is strictly prohibited. Alcohol or this type of stuff dehydrates our body and at high altitudes, dehydration becomes a big cause of Altitude Sickness.
We have expert leaders who are experienced in First Aid on all our events but still, there might be situations under which an emergency evacuation might be needed. If this kind of situation arises, we are committed to making a safe evacuation for you in an emergency. Also, we will make all necessary & adequate arrangements for your evacuation to the nearest road head or hospital. The participant himself would pay any additional expenses incurred during the process. Our company will not be liable to pay for these expenses.
The maximum group size of our treks by any region is 15 participants. We focus on individual attention and the safety of our trekkers.
Yes, we do have our minimum group size as we require just 5 persons to depart. We had never cancelled or combined with other trekking companies any of our group of 5 persons from departure dates.
The toilet tents will be set up on each campsite. Inside the toilet tent, one pit hole would be digged with the help of a shovel, a heap of mud and one shovel kept beside the pit (it is used to spread the mud after you have done your business). Use it in Indian style.
It is not mandatory, but they expect a little token of goodwill gesture and appreciation from you. As a group, you can collect money and distribute it to the local staff by yourself.
Brahmatal Trek Cancellation Policy
Amount Refund
Cancellations up to 30 days prior to departure date
5% Deduction
Cancellations up to 20 days prior to departure date
25% Deduction
Cancellations up to 10 days prior to departure date
50% Deduction
Cancellations less than 10 days prior to departure date
No Refund