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The name Brahmatal owes its origin to Lord Brahma, the Creator who meditated here. Lohajung, the base camp for the Brahmatal trek prides itself on the fact that Goddess Parvati had a fight with Lohasur and killed him at this place.

The name Lohajung translates to fight (Jung) with demon Lohasu.

Located in the Chamoli district of the Garhwal Himalayan region in Uttarakhand, the Brahmatal Trek summit offers an excellent panoramic 360˚ view of several mountain ranges lined up perfectly quite close to it.

The list of peaks that one can see from Brahmatal Trek are endless – from peaks of Kumaon division to Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Hathi-Ghoda peaks, and so on. The sight of the sun shining on the ice-capped peaks is breathtaking. Don’t forget the view of the beautiful meadows and valleys.

This enchanting trek takes you to a staggering altitude of 12,250 feet through a trekking distance of 24 km. The trek commences at Lohajung, which is at a distance of 210 km from Kathgodam. It takes 10 hours from Kathgodham to reach Lohajung.

The next lap of the trek traverses from Lohajung to Bekaltal and then to Brahmatal Trek. Your onward journey traverses through treacherous trails at Chota Jhandidar and Bada Jhandidar and brings you to Brahmatal Trek summit which flatters you with a front-seat view of grandiose Himalayan peaks which rise above 7,000 meters.

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Bhramatal Trek Location

Brahmatal Trek is 22 KM  and is a mix of steep and gradual ascents.

• How to Reach Brahmatal Base Camp

For the Brahmatal trek, Lohajung serves as a base camp. Since Kathgodam is better connected with other cities like Delhi (320km) and Dehradun (277km), Kathgodam serves as the starting and ending point of the trek.

• By Flight

Pantnagar Airport (PGH). Several popular airlines offer direct and indirect flights between Delhi and Pantnagar, which will cost around 2600 INR. Kathgodam is within a 1-hour driving distance of Pantnagar of 31kms.

There are buses, shared cabs, and private cars available from Pantnagar. On reaching Kathgodam, take a bus or a private car ride to Lohajung which is an 8 to 10 hours’ ride of 250 km.

• By Train

Kathgodam railway station (Brahmatal’s nearest railhead) is connected with all the major cities of India. On reaching Kathgodam, you can take a bus or a private car ride to Lohajung.

• By Road

Lohajung is accessible via all the metro cities of India by road. There is also a bus service available to Lohajung via Kathgodam. On reaching Kathgodam which is a 320km or a 6hour 20mins drive from Delhi, you can take a bus or a private car ride to Lohajung which is an 8 to 10 hours’ ride through the serene towns of 250kms Ranikhet, Kausani, Gwaldam, and Dewal.

There’s also an alternate way to reach Lohajung via Rishikesh. Daily buses ply from Rishikesh to Lohajung leaving at 5-5:30 am and share cabs which leave at 6 am but you need to book a seat in advance as the seats are subjected to availability.
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Bhramatal Trek Route map

Day 1: Kathgodam(1,483 feet)/ Rishikesh(1,220 feet) to Lohajung (7,600 feet)

• Start from Kathgodam Railway station at 6:00 a.m., to Lohajung the distance is around 210 km.
• 8-10 hours long drive from Kathgodam to Lohajung.
  Explore the local market and culture of Lohajung.
  Stay overnight in Lohajung.

Day 2: Lohajung (7,600 feet) to Bekaltal (9,885 feet)

• Trekking distance of 6 km and Trekking time around 4.5-5 hours.
• Trek through small local hamlets and dense forests of oak and rhododendrons.
• Moderate ascent.
• Overnight stay in tents for the day.

Day 3: Bekaltal (9,885 feet) to Brahmatal (10,440 feet)
Trek distance of 7 km.

• Trekking time around 6 hours.
• Steep ascent and gradual descent through oak forests, rhododendron groves, and expansive meadows leading to Brahmatal Lake.
• Try bird watching, star-gazing, or simply soak in the calm ambiance of the lake.
• Overnight stay in tents at the campsite.

Day 4: Brahmatal (10,440 feet) to Brahmatal Top (12,250 feet) and on to Khorurai (9,160 feet)

• Total trekking distance (to and fro) of 8 km.
• Trekking time around 7-8 hours.
• Moderate ascent and easy descent through rhododendron groves and oak forests.
• 360-degree view of colossal Himalayan peaks from the top.
• Overnight stay in tents at the campsite.

Day 5: Khorurai(9,160 feet) to Lohajung (7,600 feet)

• Total trekking distance of 3 km.
• Trekking time around 3-4 hours.
• Gradual descent to Lohajung.
• Talk to locals, learn about their simple life, explore Lohajung, try local cafes.
• Overnight stay in the guesthouse.

Day 6: Lohajung (7,600 feet) to Kathgodam (1,483 feet)

• Head back to Kathgodam, 210 km.
• Around 8-10 hours long drive.
• You can buy herbal tea at Kausani.
• Explore Kathgodam, indulge in local shopping, buy some souvenirs.

Bhramatal Trek Weather

Brahmatal trek is covered in layers of snow and one can get an outstanding view of the mountains. That makes it a perfect winter trek for camping as well as for trekking.

The maximum temperature of the Brahmatal Trek in September- October will be 1 degree Celsius to -1 degree Celsius. The temperature from May to June varies from 5 to -1 degrees Celsius in Brahmatal Trek.

Best time to visit the Bhramatal Trek

The best time to visit Brahmatal Trek is from December to March. Winter in Brahmatal Trek starts from November and lasts till February. Being a winter trek, it’s obvious for you to expect snow and it’s something you will get in abundance.

In winter, your trek route will be filled with fresh soft snow and the sight of the trees on your trail being covered with snow and the sunlight falling on it creates an ambiance that is worth experiencing.

In the Non-winter seasons, i.e. spring, summer, autumn (all trek routes are closed during the monsoon season) expect Brahmatal Trek to be in a different personality altogether.

With rhododendron flowers blooming along the jungle trail and the valleys being filled with bright flowers, the trek trail itself is a treat to the eyes.

Bhramatal Trek Difficulty level

The Brahmatal Trek is Moderately difficult since the entire route is conveniently and comfortably distributed among different days. Moreover, the trails of Brahmatal Trek have low gradual ascents, with a few steep ascents in the higher altitudes.

Highlights of the Brahmatal trek

Brahmatal trek offers you three distinctive features all combined in one snow-clad trek. Forest trails, glacial lakes, and a summit – at an altitude of 12,600 Ft.

While Brahmatal and Bekaltal Lake take their place in the mesmerizing sight that this trek has to offer, it’s this lakeside campsite that comes as a bonus.

With a vista of colors of the laid out tents on the fresh white snow under the star-studded sky, in a land that’s surrounded by thick forest vegetation is a sight that’s a treat to your eyes and warms up your heart as the campsite feels like a dream come true with marvelous mountain ranges in the backdrop

The base camp for Brahmatal Trek, Lohajung is related to the mythical stories of Goddess Parvati having a fight with Lohasur in this place.

Hence, Loha-Jung derived from the name of Lohasur. A hidden hamlet in the mythic tales, the place has a calming vibe of its own. This village is worthy of exploring and the stories of the locals are icing to the heavenly trek.

Activities at Brahmatal Trek

Day 1 : Rishikesh to Lohajung

The trek route starts from Rishikesh with Lohajung serving as the base camp. The journey from Rishikesh to Lohajung involves 8 to 10 hours of a scenic drive with views of majestic mountains.

Day 2 :Lohajung to Bekaltal

Expect an early start today 2 with a healthy breakfast. Today’s trek route will be 6 km which will take about 4 to 5 hours. Allow your body to adjust and prepare for the changing altitude and trekking. As if to build-up to the summit day, the Brahmatal trek starts with its magnificence from today itself.

As you go the jungle trail through the dense vegetation of silver oak and the vibrant rhododendron foliage and you come out of the forest to stand in front of a view with the white wall of Trishul mastiff itself. The more you walk towards Bekaltal, keep your eyes open to get mesmerized by the feeling of mountain peaks filling up the horizon.

After several water breaks in between and 4 to 5 hours of trekking, you will reach your destination, Bekaltal Lake. With a beautiful lakeside campsite, marvel at the beauty of nature and its masterstroke in the ambiance.

During the Spring, when the rhododendrons are fully bloomed, expect a day under the pink flowery roof and a similar sight surrounding the lake and the campsite.

Day 3: Bekaltal to Brahmatal

The trek distance for today will be 7 km for 6 hours. The trek route will be through the dense forests of oak trees and rhododendron. Expect to catch sight of flocks of pretty colorful birds, especially Monal. The dense forest has trees that aren’t quite tall enough, but their canopy does form a roof over your head, with snow-covered forest floors giving you a feeling of adventure in this jungle trail. Once you come out of the forest you are dropped right in front of vast meadows like Telindi top.

The sight of the frozen shores of Brahmatal Lake with a solitary oak tree on one corner is a sight that’s worth the climb. With a white snow cover all around the lake, frozen shores and the peaceful ambiance of the lake makes you realize why the myths say that Lord Brahma chose this place to meditate.

By now you are at the perfect height to be experiencing the majestic beauty of the Himalayas. You can see the vast stretches of white snow-covered fields and valleys of the Garhwal region with the horizon filled with undulating slopes of the Himalayan mountains.

Day 4 :Brahmatal to Brahmatal top

There’s a lot of experiences planned throughout the day. After a bit of steep climb, experience a bird’s-eye view of the Himalayas. The breathtaking close-up views of mountains Mount Trishul and Mount Nanda Ghunti that you have been your companion throughout this trek is worth all the climb.

Along with that, you have the view of Mount Chaukhamba, Mount Neelkanth, Mount Shivling, and Mount Hathi Ghoda and so on. From the top, you can see the Roopkund trek route being in the near vicinity along with various other meadows.

After a breathtaking experience, you will have an easy descent back to your campsite at Khorurai. Expect some stretches being a little slippery and steep. It’s always wise to be a little careful while descending.

Day 5: Brahmatal to Lohajung

As if to proclaim that the trek isn’t over yet, the trek Brahmatal to Lohajung transverses through vast stretches of alpine and oak forest and meadows. Watch out for the snow-covered edges of the mountain ranges as they change colour from crimson red to golden shades of yellow as the day passes. Also, the sight of some small streamlets and streams make this day even more beautiful. On reaching Lohajung, enjoy the local food and do not forget to interact with the locals as it’s an experience that gives the final brush strokes to a perfect story.

Day 6 :Lohajung Rishikesh

After soaking in the lap of grandeur views for 5 days you head back to Rishikesh on day 6. The trip officially ends here but you can still make the most of the day by indulging in some shopping, eating and exploring the place. brahmatal trek the himalayas

Things To Carry For Bhramatal Trek

Backpack 30/60 L

• External straps and loops and easy to open compartments access.

Water Bottle

• A reusable water bottle/hydration flask – 1.5-2L.

Energy Bars

• Nutrient-dense with oats, nuts, seeds, and fruit.

Weather Appropriate Clothing

• Warm and waterproof clothing for winters, wind and waterproof jackets

Warm Jacket

• Fleece/padded jacket to keep you warm.

Flashlight

• A textured grip with rechargeable batteries.

Sun protection

• Sunscreen, wide-brim hat, and sunglasses.

Rain Protection

• Umbrella, opt for waterproof & windproof rain jacket for winters.

Trekking Boots

• Good grip, flexible sole, good ankle support, snug fit, water-resistance and are easy to wear/remove.

Extra Pair of Clothing

• When the weather changes in the mountains (as it happens every few hours), you can take off or put on layers as required.

Towel

• Lightweight – cotton/bamboo/linen/microfiber easy to dry.

Personal Hygiene Kit

• ” Hand sanitizer, biodegradable soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cotton washcloth,toilet paper, a menstrual cup (if necessary) or feminine hygiene products and a sealable plastic bag to carry them out.”

Mini First Aid Kit

• First aid for emergencies

Trash Bag

• Normal kitchen garbage bags to keep the trails you trek beautiful, clean, and free of garbage.

Slippers

• With a flexible sole and good grip, water-resistant.

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