Trip Highlight
Brahmatal Trek is a captivating winter trek in Uttarakhand, offering stunning views of Mt. Trishul and Nanda Ghunti. With serene alpine lakes, snow-covered trails, and scenic campsites, it's ideal for both beginners and seasoned trekkers.
1.Serene Alpine Lakes: The trek's highlight is the pristine Brahmatal Lake, located at high altitude, surrounded by snow in winter.
2.Stunning Mountain Views: Offers close-up views of towering peaks like Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti.
3.Snow Trek in Winter: Perfect for snow trekking, especially from December to February, with snow-laden trails.
4.Campsites in Scenic Meadows: Picturesque campsites like Bekaltal and Brahmatal with open vistas and starry nights.
5.Moderate Difficulty: Suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers, with well-defined trails.
6.Dense Forest Trails: The trek passes through oak and rhododendron forests, rich in biodiversity.
7.Stunning Sunrises and Sunsets: Witness breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the snow-clad mountains.
8.Lesser-Known Trek: Compared to other Himalayan treks, Brahmatal is less crowded, offering a peaceful experience.
9.Year-Round Trek: Accessible in all seasons, though winter offers the best snow experience.
10.Cultural Experience: Trekkers pass through traditional Garhwali villages, experiencing local culture and hospitality.
Trip Inclusion
Accommodation: 2 Nights in a Hotel / Homestay on a triple/quad sharing basis and 2 Nights Tented accommodation on a triple sharing basis.
Transportation: Surface transfer from Rishikesh - Lohajung - Rishikesh by Sumo / Bolero / Tempo Traveller ( Depends on the number of travelers).
Meals: All Meals from (day 1 Dinner to day 5 Morning tea ) are included. We provide simple nutritious vegetarian food on all days of the trek.
Snacks: Morning / Evening Tea with light snacks.
Camping logistics: Trekking tent, Sleeping bags, Mattresses, Dining tent, Kitchen tent and Toilet tent.
Trek Leader Qualified and Experienced Trek leader and support staff.
Permits: All necessary fees and permits. (For Indians)
Trekking Equipment: Gaiters, Micro Spikes, and Rope if required.
Safety Equipment: Walkie / Talkie , Basic First Aid kit with Oximeter, Blood Pressure Monitor and Oxygen Cylinder.
Others : Clock Room facility available at base camp for extra luggage.
Trip Exclusion
Any extra meals and stay arrangements apart from the ones mentioned under inclusions as per the itinerary.
Travel Insurance, items of a personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry etc.
Any entry fees, extra expenses for optional activities or tickets, unless quoted in Inclusions.
Cost of snow-chained or 4*4 Vehicle if needed due to heavy snowfall.
Any other costing involved due to circumstances like natural calamity, weather conditions, riots, roadblocks, landslides or any other forced circumstances which are out of our control.
Anything which is not mentioned in the above inclusions.
GST (5%) is applicable extra.
day 01 : pickup from rishikesh and drive to lohajung
the group will assemble at the pickup point at 6:30 am.
it will be a drive of 270km from rishikesh lohajung base camp.
trekkers will be notified with details of the cab a day before your trek start day.
start your journey from rishikesh drive along ganga, alaknanda and pinder river, also see the sangum of devprayag, rudhraprayag and karanprayag.
lohajung is base camp for brahmatal trek and many other himalayan treks, the stay will be in guest house/homestay on sharing basis.
there are many local rental shops are available in base camp where you can rent or buy jackets, hand gloves, caps, shoes, etc. if need be. however, it is advised that you carry all the required things for trek beforehand and not rely on any shop.
dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay.
note: the pickup point is natraj chowk/tapovan chowk. timing - 6.30 am (tentative).
day 02 : trek from lohajung to bekaltal campsite
after early morning breakfast and tea, a briefing session would be conducted by the trek leader sharing all the necessary details about the trekking trails.
afterward, we'll start the trek to bekaltal. en route, we'd get to witness the confluence of kail and pindari river in kali valley. the entire trail is adorned by oak forests and bekaltal is nestled amidst the lush greenery.
upon our arrival at the campsite, we'll spend some leisure time and indulge in some group bonding activities.
followed by dinner and overnight stay in camps.
day 03 : trek from bekaltal to brahmatal campsite
get up early morning to see the golden glow of mountains. after breakfast starts the trek to brahmatal lake, the trail starts steeply into oak & rhododendron forest which leads to the meadow of telandi top.
you will see the meadow of telandi turns into a vast snowfield and crossing the area, a gala of thrill. from here, it is a very gradual descent to brahmatal. enjoy some scintillating views of the mighty himalayas from here and then proceed further to brahmatal lake to be precise.
hot lunch will be served at the campsite and overnight stay in brahmatal campsite.
day 04 : trek to brahmatal summit and back to lohajung
today is the most visually mesmerizing day of the entire brahmatal trek. early morning breakfast and get ready to climb to the top of brahmatal summit. the trek to the top of brahmatal requires around 2½ hours of steep climb. along the way, it would be all ascents.
the trail goes through a mountain ridge with valleys on both sides and provides majestic views of mt. trishul and nanda ghunti. at the top, you would see a 180° view of exclusive snow covered himalayan ranges. mountains such as chaukhambha, mandi, nilgiri, neelkanth, trishul, nanda ghunti, maiktoli become visible. this part of the trail is completely different from the entire trek.
after spending few time in jandi top, start walking to lohajung from brahmatal followed by some steep descending trail. it takes 5 hours to trek down to lohajung through thick oak and rhododendron forests once again.
you will reach lohaganj in the evening, stay in the lohajung guest house.
day 05 : drive from joshimath to rishikesh i end of tour
after early morning tea, we will check out of our accommodations. we will drive from lohajung to rishikesh.
you can enjoy the scenic views of some of the prayag's like dev prayag, rudra prayag, karn prayag. upon reaching rishikesh, the group will dissemble and part their ways with fond memories.
end of tour.
drop off timing: 7.00 pm. it is recommended to book your return bus/ train/ flight after 9.00 pm.
Trip Dates
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Dates |
07/12/2024 - 12/12/2024 |
14/12/2024 - 19/12/2024 |
21/12/2024 - 26/12/2024 |
22/12/2024 - 27/12/2024 |
23/12/2024 - 28/12/2024 |
26/12/2024 - 31/12/2024 |
27/12/2024 - 01/01/2025 |
28/12/2024 - 02/01/2025 |
29/12/2024 - 03/01/2025 |
30/12/2024 - 04/01/2025 |
04/01/2025 - 09/01/2025 |
11/01/2025 - 16/01/2025 |
18/01/2025 - 23/01/2025 |
23/01/2025 - 28/01/2025 |
01/02/2025 - 06/02/2025 |
08/02/2025 - 13/02/2025 |
15/02/2025 - 20/02/2025 |
22/02/2025 - 27/02/2025 |
01/03/2025 - 06/03/2025 |
08/03/2025 - 13/03/2025 |
11/03/2025 - 16/03/2025 |
Trip Cost
Sharing |
Per Person Price Rishikesh to Rishikesh |
Per Person Price Lohajung to Lohajung |
|
Group Sharing (3-4 Persons in 1 room) |
₹10500 ₹8500 |
₹9000 ₹6500 |
|
Double SHARING (2 person per Room) |
₹13500 ₹10500 |
₹11000 ₹8500 |
|
Note
- GST 5% Extra
- Extra Bedding will be on floor
- Price may change without any prior notice
- Early Check-Ins and late Check-Outs are not permissible, as we cannot abide hotel policies
- Extra Mattress will be provided for triple sharing and quad sharing
- 4x4 Vehicle charges are not included in package price.
- Complete Itinerary will be followed but can be altered as per the requirement without intimation.
Miscellaneous Information
Things To Carry
Gadgets |
: Camera , Cell phones , Power Bank |
Gears |
: A rucksack bag and a day pack , 3-litre water bladder or water bottle |
Clothes |
: A sun cap and a woolen cap , UV protected sunglasses , One cotton long sleeves and
2 short sleeve t-shirt , 1 fleece jacket , 1 heavy Thick jacket/down jacket , 1 pair of gloves At
least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable) , 4 sets of undergarments , 2 pair of
socks , A small towel , A rain jacket or a poncho |
Footwear |
: Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip , Flip
flops/sandals |
Medication |
: Glucose powder , Medicines for headaches, diarrhoea, muscular pain, motion and
altitude sickness , Dettol , Bandages , Cotton |
Personal Accessories |
: Toothpaste , toothbrush , Paper soap & sanitizer , Sunscreen minimum
of spf40 , lip balm , cold creams , Body spray |
Misc |
LED torch light |
Advisory
- Carry minimum weight.
- Please take care of Precautions needed for COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Do not litter.
- Alcohol and smoking is at their own risk.
- The decision of the trek leader will be final and binding.
- Delays may occur due to weather conditions & Traffic Conditions.
- Any person with health conditions like Asthma etc. is advised not to go for this expedition.
However, if they so decide, it is at their own risk.
- Do not wander off on your own.
- Please take care of your baggage.
- Please keep yourself hydrated throughout the trek and fuel yourself with some energy bars,
protein bars, or any snacks to maintain the energy level.
- Involve yourself in some physical activities like jumping, running, stretching, as it increases
the stamina and strength of the body.
- People with any physical ailments are advised not to come on the trek.