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Brahmatal Trek
Lohajung, Uttarakhand (500+ Reviews)
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Trek Fee
8,500
| altitude : | 12,250Ft. |
| base camp : | Lohajung |
| duration : | 6 days |
| trek difficulty : | Easy To Moderate |
| trek length : | 22kms |
| Best Months : | July to August |
Overview
Brahmatal Trek is one of the most popular treks in the Indian Himalayas. A perfect blend of adventure and serenity, this is one of the unmissable treks. Brahmatal Lake is popular for its scenic beauty as well the mythos associated with it. Nestled in the nooks of Garhwal Himalayas, the trek lets you experience the varied Himalayan landscapes. From shadowy forests to snow-covered meadows and lakeside campsites, the treks offer many surprises.
The magnificent lake stands at 12000 ft. with Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti towering in the skyline. If there isn’t too much snow, you can camp beside the lake itself, making for a surreal experience. Also, while Brahmatal is getting all the hype, let us not completely forget about Bekaltal, another equally astonishing Lake amidst the snowy meadows.
Sighting an alpine lake in dense forest covers is a rare thing and yet this trek offers two such gems. As you trek through the forests, the snow hanging heavy on the leaves and branches creates a dreamy setting. While this is a fairly new trek, owing to its beauty and charm it has become immensely popular. Another great thing about this trek is that it is suitable both for experienced as well as a beginner or not-so-experienced trekkers.
Itenirary
The journey uphill from Rishikesh to Lohajung will take you cruising through mountain of Garhwal. This is going to be a hectic 8 hour drive, despite the marvellous changing vistas of the mountains. For the first few hours, the course of our journey will be running parallel to river Kosi, flowing softly. Soon, a blustery Pindar river will meet our path.
The first day’s trek spanning 5 hours will kick off from Lohajung up a snaky trail going into the forest. After a short while the forest will give way to a small village named Mandoli to your left. Here you can fill your bottles and take a first major hiatus. The trail continues in mostly gradual ascent curves. A little way higher, you will come across the valley where two mountain rivers Kali and Pindari confluence. This is the Kali valley, lying in a splendid green scrap even in the midst of wintry heights. We will trek on further to stumble upon a huddle of mud huts. You are going to find a grove of rhododendron here that sure grows red and heavy from February to March, but at the peak of winter, the trail will be pretty matte.
The meadow rolls till 11,500 ft.- the highest point, from where begins a slow descent to Brahmatal. To your left from here, you will find a small temple, bright yellow flags flying in the air. Walk down the slope to the temple and find the trail winding towards the Brahmatal Lake, about 500 meters away from the temple now. We will find the valleys of Almora and Nainital rise and fall around us as we go. The soaring peaks of Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, and others of the Greater Himalayas can be spotted far across the sky. We will be camping at the mark 500 meter away from the lake, nestling in the beautiful aura of the place.
Note: Make sure to carry 2-3 litres of water on today’s trek since there are no water points on this trail.
Start your day early in the morning as you will be heading towards the Brahmatal lake which is an uphill climb. You will be greeted with Oak and Rhododendron trees on the way which has a charm of their own. After a while, the zigzag ascent trail will take you Brahmatal Lake. On a bright day, the lake looks charismatic and the sunlight makes it look even more artistic. As you walk ahead you will come across a small stream which is formed by the melting of snow. You might get fooled by every passing top which will feel like the last ascent. After walking for a while and crossing the meadow, the final climb towards the pass begins.
It will be a tiring walk towards but as soon as you reach the top you will be greeted with a magnificent view of Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti. Take your time and click some jaw-dropping pictures that will last a lifetime. As soon as you start descending, you discover that the trail is different from that which got you up. You will be able to witness a 180 degree of the entire Himalayan range and peaks such as Haukhambha, Mandi, Mana, Nilgiri, Neelkanth, Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Maitoli become visible. As you continue to descent, after an hour you will reach a clearing surrounded by trees on all the sides which is the Tilbudi campsite. You will be camping here for the night.
After having your breakfast you will start your descent to Wan which is a trail filled with Oak and Rhododendron trees. This is a very beautiful trail which allows you to click end number of scenic pictures. After walking some distance you will come across a water source at Chota Tilbundi.
Half an hour later you will be able to spot Wan village which is visible below. From here onwards it will take you half an hour more to reach the road from where TTH will arrange vehicles to take you to Lohajung.
After a good night’s sleep at our Lohajung guest house, we will go back to Kathgodam today. Destination will be reached by 6:00 pm. We can manage a brief stopover at Kausani to commemorate the trek with souvenir shopping.
Location
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INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions- Food as per menu on the trek.
- Forest Camping charges
- Safety Equipment
- Hiking Equipment
- Trek guide, cook, helpers, and mules for carrying common luggage
- Transportation if Specified in Itinerary
- Accommodation in Tents, or Homestay
- All meals from Lunch on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 7
- Group Transfers in tampu traveller/Innova/Xylo
- All logistics and meals during the trek like tents, guide, cook and porters.
- All currently applicable taxes including service tax
Exclusions
- Meals during road Journeyss
- Any king of Insurance
- Any expense of personal Nature
- Any expense not specified in the inclusion list
- Carriage of personal laggage during the trek
- Any private individual Transfer Cost
- Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered
- Insurance, laundry and phone calls, medical expenses
- Bottled water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Anything that is not included in the Inclusions list (see above)
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as road blocks, accidents & any medical evacuations. Weather conditions. Any train delays, or re-scheduling etc.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the programme. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below –
Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash
Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
If for some reason you wish to cancel the trek, email intimation (wetrekkers.in@gmail.com) needs to
be sent to along with telephonic information.
Note: WeTrekkers reserves the right to cancel a programme before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
Itinerary Changes & Trip delays: We plan itineraries based on the information available at the time of planning and in rare circumstances, they are subject to change. In the event that the itinerary is changed or delayed due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, transportation delays, government intervention, landslides etc., we will always aim to give you the best experience possible. However, WeTrekkers cannot be held responsible for the cost of delay or changes.
Please note: In case of refund, there will be a deduction of 5% (bank charges) from the total fee you have paid. Also, if you have opted for a trek insurance, the amount will not be refunded.
Refunds will be processed within 7 – 10 working days from the date of cancellation
THINGS TO PACK
- • Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
- • Trekking Shoes
- • LED Torch
- • One Water Bottle (one litre)
- • Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)
- • Trekking Jacket
- • Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
- • Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
- • Two collared t-shirts
- • Thermals
- •Extra Pair of Clothes
- •woolen sweater
- • Sunglasses
- • Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
- • Lip Balm (SPF 30)
- • Sun cap
- • Synthetic hand gloves
- • Three pair of Socks
- • Raincoat/Ponchos
- • Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID) etc
Reviews
Wilson
Had a great experience with Pradeep bhai from sankri guide modi ji
Ajay Kandari
Good experience with extreme climbers
Mohit Singh Chauhan
Nice arrangement and humble ,experience, And supported guide . It’s been most adventurous trip for us thanks to rocking extreme climbers ☺️😊
Mayank Mamgain
This was my second trek har ki dun and man… It was mind blowing. The scenery was beautiful and lively all through-out the trek.....
