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6 Days
12,200 Ft.
Lohajung
November to April
Are you seeking a trek in the Uttarakhand region? Then you have come to the perfect destination. Yes! Trip on Himalayas provides you with a package for the Brahmatal trek!This exhilarating trek begins in the quaint village of Lohajung and then passes through many meadows, frozen lakes, and deep forests. The main highlight of the trek is the view of the Brahmatal lake, which is usually frozen in winter. For those trekkers who don’t have much experience, the trek is ideal! However, before embarking on the hike, you should prepare your body so that you can handle any difficulties that may arise. If you do go on this trek, you will make sure to go on the next one too!If you are planning to go on the trek, then you can contact Trip On Himalayas for several budgeted packages.
The route begins at Lohajung, which is regarded as the base camp, and the trek takes one through dense forests, meadows, and eventually to the Brahmatal lake and summit. The route often includes a trek to Bekaltal, a smaller lake, before reaching Brahmatal. The trek to Brahmatal is especially a go-to trek in winters, when the area is covered in snow.
Are you willing to go on the Brahmatal trek? Then the best time is during winter! This begins in December and ends in early March.The winters are a perfect choice as they bring a magical charm to the trail! The snow-capped mountains, frozen lakes, and dense forests make this trek in winter a charming experience. Guess what, the most interesting part about this trek is that in the winter months, the Brahmatal lake is frozen. Don’t plan to do this trek during monsoon, as it is closed from mid-June to early September. One should surely do this trek in winter, as it provides an amazing experience for the trekkers. Book your package to the Brahmatal Trek today, and go on a beautiful winter trek.
Wondering why you should choose this trek, and come to Trip On Himalayas for the perfect package?
This is a perfect and an amazing winter trek. Mainly because one can spot snow here in the winter months!
Also, here one can embrace the features of two beautiful alpine lakes like the Brahmatal and Bekaltal. One can stop by here, and click many photographs, making new memories
This trek has mythological significance, as it’s regarded as the place where Lord Brahma meditated.
One of the very best parts is that this trek is less crowded as compared to other Himalayan treks. Thus, this provides one with a secluded experience.
Altitude: 7,662 ft.
Distance: 250 km
Time: 10 hours
Route of the first day will be: Rishikesh – Devprayag- Srinagar- Rudraprayag -KaranprayagDewal – Lohajung.
On the first day, you will reside in the guest house.
Altitude: 9,690 ft.
Distance: 6km
Time: 4-5 hours
You will go via several villages during your trek. It’s an easy one.
Altitude: 10,450 ft
Distance: 7 km
Time: 6–7 hours trek
Several sights will amaze you during this trek.
Altitude: 10,450 ft. to 11,250 ft. via 12,200 ft.
Distance: 7 km trek
Time: 7-8 hours
The level of the trek will be moderate.
Altitude: 11,250 ft. to 7,650 ft. via 8,000 ft
Distance: 4 km trek
Time: 5-6 hours (1-hour drive to Lohajung)
Distance: 210 km
Time:10 hrs drive
This is a winter trek for 4 to 6 days, and covers a distance of around 20 to 28 kilometers and reaches an altitude of 12,250 feet.
On your first day, you will travel from Rishikesh to Lohajung for about 10 hours. Your travel journey from Rishikesh to Lohajung will be full of amazing sights. You will see several beautiful spots during the journey. The journey is quite long yet you will never feel bored due to the lovely weather of the place. As you will move forward, you will come across various places including prayags of Uttarakhand.
As you gradually cross Karanprayag and approach Lohajung, the magnificent view of Nanda Ghunti mountain will come into view. It will undoubtedly make the trip worthwhile. You’ll be lodging at the Lohajung guest home. Dinner will be served to you at the same location. You will have more time to explore the guest house and unwind with a cup of tea in the evening the sooner you arrive.
You will set out on your trip from Lohajung on this day. After breakfast at the guest home, you’ll start your hike. The walk begins with a section through a woodland. You will soon arrive in the village known as Mandoli. You will witness a lot of new things here, such as traditional dhabas and mud dwellings. The surrounding greenery will calm you down. You will soon come to a valley where the Pindari and Kali rivers converge. You will come onto a large number of gorgeous red rhododendron trees after moving on for a while.
You will notice a wooden bridge and arrive at Begum (a rest stop) after leaving the settlement. You will cross multiple creeks after this. Gujrani Stream will be the final stream you cross. You will soon arrive in Bekaltal, which is stunning year-round.
You will truly feel content and at peace here. Thick oak trees envelop the area surrounding the camping area. Your hike will commence from Dhak Village. You’ll set up camp here. You may also see Khopdaliya Lake from this location. Your overnight stay will be here.
The hike today will take you through oak and rhododendron woods. Several lovely flowers will be in your path. You will soon come to Telandi Meadow, a meadow. Depending on the month you visit, you can observe this Telandi meadow turn into one that is both greener and snowier. But you will always find it gorgeous, no matter the season.
Once you’ve crossed this meadow, you’ll encounter a fall that takes you to Brahmatal. There is a temple that you can visit and investigate on your left. You can see Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, and numerous other breathtaking and enthralling peaks from the temple vicinity. The next level of adventure will be a campground close to the lake for the day.
You are going to walk towards Brahmatal today. You are going to experience the splendor of the Brahmatal Trek on this day. Along the route, you’ll pass by a ton of oak and rhododendron trees. There will be an abundance of lovely flowers to greet you. After making a few detours, you will eventually arrive at Brahmatal Lake. You will come upon a little stream near the lake that is formed by water from the melting snow. You’ll climb a number of passes to cross them. You’re almost at the top, where you can view the stunning peaks of Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti.
This is an area for exploration and photo ops. This lovely place offers plenty of enjoyment. Once that’s over, you’ll begin your descent and pass peaks like Maitoli, Mandi, Neelkanth, and Trishul. Once you get at Tilbudi campsite, you will spend the night there. With its own unique beauty, the campsite is fully encircled by trees.
You will travel from Tilbudi via Wan to Lohajung on the fifth day of your trek. Walking about Wan will expose you to a plethora of picturesque scenes. It could be fun to take lots of photos with your pals. Then, in Chota Tilbudi, you will soon come to a little water source. You will eventually arrive in Wan Village, a stunning traditional village. And after a little stroll from here, you will be in Lohajung. Since this is your final night on the walk, spend the night here and have a great time.
On the final day, you will get back to Rishikesh from Lohajung.
Hope you will surely enjoy the Brahmatal Trek and will come again for other treks.
If you will come by flight then you will reach Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. There are daily flights from Delhi. After reaching Jolly Grant Airport, you will need to reach Rishikesh Railway Station(your pick-up point).
The train is another simplest means to reach Rishikesh Railway Station. Haridwar Railway Station is well connected with various places like Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, MP, etc. From Haridwar Railway Station, you can reach Rishikesh Railway Station easily.
You can easily avail bus service from Delhi. You will directly reach Rishikesh Bus Station. From the bus station, you just need to reach Rishikesh Railway Station.
Accommodation
Meals: both vegetarian and non-vegetarian
Trek equipment: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent, kitchen & dining tent, toilet tent, utensils, and crampons
All necessary permits and entry fees.
First aid medical kits, a stretcher, and an oxygen cylinder.
Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, and Support staff.
Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and return (According to the itinerary)
Mules to carry the central luggage
Any kind of personal expenses.
Food during the transit.
Insurance.
Mules or porters to carry personal luggage.
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
Note: The Trip on Himalayas expects you to carry your personal luggage on your own; however, if you do not wish to carry your backpack, then you can give it to the mule.
Charges of offloading a backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
Make sure the backpack does not weigh more than 11 kgs, and it should have a waterproof cover.
Paying Process at Trip on Himalayas
The cost may be settled by a demand draft, check deposit, or internet transfer.
Your confirmation email will be delivered with payment instructions.
Once your transfer is complete, kindly send us a confirmation email with your transfer details.
Booking should be done at least two months in advance
However, we advise planning your vacation at least 5 months in advance if you want to get a discount
In case you have already booked and are now looking to cancel, see below for the refund policies.
Prior to 30 days of the confirmed date, 50% of the total amount would be refunded
Prior to 25 days of the confirmed date, 40% of the total amount would be refunded
Prior to 20 days of the confirmed date, 30% of the total amount would be refunded
Prior to 15 days of the confirmed date, 20% of the total amount would be refunded
Prior to 10 days of the confirmed date, 10% of the total amount would be refunded
1. Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
2. Day Pack Bag – Recommended for treks with summit day
3. Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
4. U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1
5. Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each
1. Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1
2. Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1
1. Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty – 2
2. Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
3. Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
4. Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
5. Undergarments. Qty – 1 for every day of trekking
6. Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
7. Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
8. Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1
9. Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
10. Woolen cap. Qty-1
11. Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1
1. Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream etc.)
2. Sun screen lotion small pack . Qty -1
3. Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1
1. Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1
2. Plate. Qty- 1
3. Spoon.Qty-1
4. Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1
1. Camera (Optional)
2. Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
3. Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)
Q1: How many trekkers do you take in a group?
Ans: To run this trek, we need a batch of 7 people and a maximum batch size of 25 people.
Q2: What is the age limit?
Ans: We allow minimum 10 years kids in the trek, and the maximum depends on the trekker’s fitness.
Q3:What is the distance and duration of the Brahmatal trek?
Ans: The Brahmatal trek has a distance of 22 kilometres. In terms of duration, the trek takes 5 to 6 days to complete, allowing for many attractions along the route.
Q4: Is Brahmatal Trek Suitable for Beginners?
Ans: Yes, beginners can take on this challenge; in fact, beginners with prior trekking experience or those who maintain a moderate fitness level can enjoy and successfully complete this trek.
Q5: How safe is the Brahmatal Trek?
Ans : This trek is seen as a simple trek with very close access to Lohajung and having network coverage, which makes this a safe trek. So, one can go on this trek feeling safe and secure.
Experiencing a trekking adventure is almost everyone’s passion and dream. But before starting or planning for a hike, you must be aware of the pain during and post-trek pain of your trek. It is essential to be strong enough to enjoy your whole trek without any disruption from body aches. One book or decide several months before going on a hike, so you have a significant amount of time exercising your body and training it to become flexible for the trek.
The following are some advantages of training yourself before trekking:
It fosters aerobic fitness.
It improves blood circulation and breathing functions as well.
It makes the heart strong, preventing it from any problems.
It helps in toning legs.
Muscles get build-up which is very beneficial.
Therefore, one must practice to gain all these benefits. This is not only for the trek but for lifetime fitness.
Let’s have a look at some factors that must be kept in mind to practice before trek:
It helps the body become flexible and allows you to move your body in any direction you want quickly.
It helps to make the joints, such as shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, stronger to prevent any mishap.
It provides much relaxation to your body and relieves the pain.
It is always said that one must sleep like a baby. It means sleeping without any worries. This allows you to have an adequate amount of sleep, which is a significant factor in one’s daily life. So, practice it daily and also before your trek. Try to make yourself comfortable to sleep at higher altitudes.
One has to do a lot of walking during trekking, so it is essential to have a good pair of trekking/hiking shoes. Practice walking wearing your boots before the trek, so that you become comfortable in them.
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This is known to be the perfect winter trek, and if you’re someone who loves to be around snow and the fairytale story that comes along with it, then you HAVE to go on this trip organized by Trip On Himalayas. In this trek, one can explore Rhododendron and Oak forests, and two pristine lakes: the Brahmatal and Bekaltal lakes.During peak winters, the trails are full of snow, and one can camp in this snowy fairytale for 5 whole days!
The Brahmatal lake is popular for its stunning views of the Himalayas, and it’s a beginner-friendly trek. The very trek covers a distance of about 24 kilometers and takes 6 days to complete. How difficult the trek is basically depends on the weather conditions, altitude, and the terrain!
The trek is considered easy with some challenges, which include the terrain being rocky with some steep ascents and descents.
In winters, the temperature can drop to -10 to -12 degrees, and there may be heavy snowfall, which makes the trek difficult
One should take their time while ascending and descending so that one doesn’t experience any symptoms that can lead to altitude sickness
So, the trek has an easy difficulty level, but one needs to be fit and prepared before this trek.
If you’re seeking adventure in your life, then the Brahmatal trek is the perfect place to start your adventurous journey. While on this trek, one can see the beautiful snow-capped mountains and will feel connected to nature and away from the chaos of everyday life. Also, one of the greatest adventures is reaching the Brahmatal lake. The lake is bordered by mountains, and they surely add beauty to the trek. One can also enjoy the views of the Himalayan ranges that comprise Mrigthuni, Nanda Ghunti, and Trishul. Also, if you’re looking for adventure, this is the perfect place, and it also has many challenges, such as setting camps in sub-zero temperatures and climbing steep ascents. A great adventure while on this trek is to go to villages and interact with the locals, and experience their culture.
This is a highly adventurous trek that trekkers usually take on in winter when the trails are drenched with snow, and the view is just amazing. One can also spot views of Mt Trishul and Nanda Ghunti. Also, one amazing fact – this trek is named after the Brahmatal lake, which is frozen during the winter months. This very trek is moderately easy and starts from Dehradun, and after reaching a small village called Lohajung, the trek to Brahmatal starts. This trek should be done in winter because of the excitement that the snow brings! Here, trekkers will come across great landscapes, snow-capped mountains, and beautiful flora and fauna.
We at Trip on Himalaya are devoted to preserving the beauty of the Himalayas. We have eco-friendly trekking practices that ensure we leave no litter and contribute to environmental conservation.
Our Safety Promise: We ensure the safety of all our trekkers with our highly trained trek leaders, by providing the best-in-class trekking gear.
Popular trekking organization: We are an extremely popular trekking organization, with many trekkers joining us every year.