Brahmatal Trek

Brahmatal trek is a rare classical winter trek that allows you to experience the breathtaking world of frozen lakes and snow-covered peaks. This trek is rare as it takes you to an alpine lake and lets you camp near it. The trek happens to be in the winter with temperatures freezing up the lakes. Suitable for fit beginners and intermediate-level trekkers, this trek is rated from easy to moderate level. The enchanting looks of the white world of the trek will start from Lohajung, leading up to the 3846 meters high Brahmatal top point. Besides the views from the highest altitude, you will come across enthralling terrain throughout the trek. Brahma Kamal is the most wonderful flower that you will ever witness growing in the cold world above the heavenly skies. You will meet the delightful animals and birds of Brahmatal like Himalayan Woodpeckers, Himalayan Wild Goat, White Beer, and many more stars of the Himalayas. The mysterious brown lake named Bekaltal stuns you with its unique color and beauty. Throughout your journey, you will witness friendly villages, beautiful streams, snow-covered paths, rhododendron, and oak dense forests. All this will take you to the highest point of the trek presenting you with the once-in-a-lifetime panoramic views of Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti.

Day 01: Transfer from Kathgodam to Lohajung (2331 m) covering 225 kilometers in 9 hours.

Day 02: Lohajung (2331 m) to Bekaltal (2750 m). Trek for 4-5 hours through the forests of oaks, and rhododendron trees.

Day 03: Bekaltal (2750 m) to Brahmatal lake (3400 m). Trek though steep oak and rhododendron forests.

Day 04: Brahmatal (3400 m) to Brahmatal high point (3846 m) and back to Brahmatal lake (3400 m). Spot Mt Trishul, Mt Nanda Ghunti, Mt Neelkanth, Mt Kanye, Mt Hathi Ghoda, and Mt Chaukhamba.

Day 05: Brahmatal lake (3400 m) to Lohajung (2331 m).

Day 06: Lohajung to Kathgodam.

Brahmatal Himalayan trek is one of the most anticipated classical treks that people challenge themselves with during the winter season. The entire trekking experience will take you on a journey of a white world of snow with stunning views of the Himalayas from the top. The highest point of view at 3846 meters encompasses the legendary look of Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti above the heavenly skies covering Brahmatal trek distance of 23 kilometers. You will come across a few villages at the starting of the trek but they will surely give you a sneak peek into the culture and hill life. The campsites for resting will be a blessing for snow lovers as the tents would be set up in the forests near frozen lakes. You will be moving through marvelous forests of oak and rhododendrons. The trek unravels you with serene views of frozen lakes and snow-clad peaks. Moreover, the steps of this trek are small but steep, not very difficult for one to give a try.