Uttarakhand

6 Day

12650 Ft

26 Km

Easy

₹ 9,500 Per Person

Brief Description

Brahmatal is one of the stunning and adventurous winter treks of Himalayas. Offering you panoramic views of trees and mountains covered with pristine snow all over them, the frozen lake is simply amazing and is a treat to eyes. The views of Snow lay on the mountains are quite enchanting, and one just cannot take eyes off it.

Trekking in the Himalayas in the months of January and February is quite tough but Brahmatal gives you the perfect opportunity to do so. At the highest point of Brahmatal trek,  a set of mountains  you can see Mt Chaukhamba, Mt Neelkanth, Mt Hathi Ghoda, Trishul and Nanda Ghunti .These two 7000 metre peaks, Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti, are your companions throughout the trek.

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Available Dates

06 Feb – 11 Feb (Open)
13 Feb – 18 Feb (Open)
20 Feb – 25 Feb (Open)

06 March – 11 March (Open)
13 March – 18 March (Open)
19 March – 24 March (Open)
26 March – 31 March (Open)

03 April – 08 April (Open)
10 April – 15 April (Open)
16 April – 21 April (Open)
22 April – 27 April (Open)

Itinerary

Starting our adventurous journey from Kathgodham, you should be reaching Kathgodham railway station around 7 A.M in the morning. The station is just 25 kms away from Nainital and 9 kms away from a city known as Haldwani. One can reach Kathgodham from Delhi also it is around 300 kms away. Our team will receive you from Kathgodham railway station and from there we will drive towards Lohajung.

Lohajung is the base camp of our beautiful trek. According to the mythological facts, Lohajung is a place where goddess Parvati had a fight (Jung) with a demon called Lohasur. So the place Lohajung literally means ‘Fight with Lohasur’. The journey from Kathgodham to Lohajung takes you through some beautiful locations which will keep you awe-struck throughout the journey.

Today is the first day of our trek and we are trekking towards Bekaltal. The trail takes you through beautiful mixed forests of Oak and pine. Trekking further and climbing higher we will come across the beautiful Kail valley and Pindari Rivers. Crossing the bridge over the stream we will stop for a while at Begum a location that offers splendid views of Navali Bugyal. After a 4-5 hours trek we finally reach Bekaltal. Overnight stay will be at camps near a beautiful gleaming lake- Khopdaliya.

Wake up early in the mountains to soak as much as beauty of Mother Nature you can. The birds chirping, the glorious sunrise and the rivers flowing just can’t be missed. Post breakfast we will start trekking towards Khabelkal; the trail takes you through the dense oak forest and will take us around 3-4 hours to complete the trek. Overnight stay will be at camps.

So, today is the 4th day of our adventurous trek and today’s trek is quite long as it will take us up to 7 hours to complete. The trail will take us through the different locations like: Chota and Bada Jhandidar to reach Brahmatal. Reaching Brahmatal peak on your own gives you a sense of achievement. Spending some time there we will trek further towards our campsite Daldum which is around 3 hours away from the peak. Overnight stay will be at camps.

Today is the last day of our adventure trek, and post breakfast we will head back towards Lohajung and bid adieu to the beautiful Daldum. We will reach Lohajung in around 2-3 hours approximately. Overnight stay will be at camps.

We will depart from Lohajung to Kathgodam and say goodbye to all your trek companions who must have become your good friends, pack-up your bags and take back some memorable moments and adventurous memories home with you.

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Trek Essentials

Basic Essentials
o Back Pack & Rain Cover (50-60 liter)
o Day Pack & Rain Cover (20-30 liter, If you hire mule or porter)
o Couple of water bottles (Avoid Bisleri Bottles)
o Hiking Shoes (Should be water proof and ankle support)
o Torch (With extra batteries)
o Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts
o Personal Medical kit (If you required)
o Original ID Card

 

Clothing Essentials
o Trek Pants – 2 Nos. (Avoid Jeans, Shorts, Capris, Fitting Denims)
o T-shirts – 4 Nos. (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves)
o Sweater – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen)
o Jacket – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)
o Thermal Wear – 1 Nos.
o Gloves – 2 Nos. (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof)
o Socks – 5 Nos. (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen)
o Warm Inner wears
o Rain Coat / Poncho – 1 Nos.
o Handkerchief/towels – 1 Nos.
o Slippers – 1 Nos.

 

Protect Your Head
o UV sunglasses – 1 Nos.
o Caps – 2 Nos. (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woollen Cap)
o Balaclava – 1 Nos.

Personal Utilities
o Sunscreen Cream
o Body Lotion
o Lip Balm
o Sanitizer
o Tooth Brush & Paste
o Quick Dry Towel
o Cameras
o Books (If you like reading)
o Music Instruments (Guitar, Flute)

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions on Brahmatal Trek

Q. What is the fitness level required for the Brahmatal Trek and how hard is the trek?
A. This trek is easy and meant for everyone, right from fit/adventurous to seasoned hikers.

Q. Which is the best time for Brahmatal Trek?
A. November to April

Q. What is the maximum altitude point of Brahmatal trek?
A. Brahmatal 3900m

Q. How can we reach Kathgodam?
A. Kathgodam is around 300km from Delhi by road. So many Trains and Buses are well connected to Kathgodam.

Q. Which transport you provide from Kathgodam to Lohajung & Return?
A. Tempo Traveller / Tata Sumo / Mahindra Bolero

Q. What will be the daytime and night temperature?
A. During daytime, the temperature will be around 8° to 12° and during night it will fall down to -8°

Q. Are trekking shoes mandatory?
A. Trekking shoes are not mandatory but, it will make the trek comfortable. Take a shoe with a good grip and high ankle support. It would be better if the shoes are waterproof.

Q. Are there any provisions for taking bath?
A. There is no provision for a bath on the trek.

Q. What is the size of trekking group?
A. 20-30 People

Q. How many guides are there in one group?
A. 2 guides

Q. Is accommodation for men and women separate?
A. Yes, men and women will not be sharing tents, unless they want.

Q. What kind of food you provide during the trek?
A. We provide food for 4 times in a day i.e. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner.

Q. Do I need to carry any documents with me?
A. Carry an original ID card and a photograph.

Q. Do you provide toilet tents?
A. Yes we do provide Toilet tents.

Q. Can we expect rains/snowfall during the trek?
A. Yes, Sudden weather changes are expected, always carry a light rain coat or water proof windcheater/poncho.

Q. Is there any mobile network connectivity?
A. In Lohajung you will get all mobile network. In other locations you won’t have any network.

Q. Where can we get Electricity?
A. During the trek, you will get electricity only in Lohajung.

What's Included

INCLUDED

 Transport from Kathgodam to Lohajung & Return
 Accommodation during the trek (camping)
 All meals – vegetarian
 Campfire at Camps (If Available)
 Trekking permits and forest camping charges
 Trekking equipment (tents, sleeping bags, ice axes, ropes, etc.)
 Services of an expert trek leader (qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering courses)
 Services of an expert trek team (guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules)
 Safety equipment (first aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders, stretcher, etc.)

NOT INCLUDED

 Transport from your city to Kathgodam and Return
 Backpack offloading charges (Rs.250 Per Day/Per Bag)
Food during transport from Kathgodam to Lohajung & Return
 Backpack offloading charges
 Personal expenses of any kind
 Anything apart from the inclusions

How to Reach

Trains to Kathgodam :
Ranikhet Express (15013) From Jaipur/Delhi
Uttarnchal sampark kranti (15035) From Delhi
NDLS KGM Shatabdi (12040) From Delhi
Bagh Express (13019) From Howrah/Lucknow
Lucknow Kathgodam Express (15043) From Lucknow

Buses to Kathgodam:
Regular buses from Anand Vihar ISBT Delhi and from major cities of UP.

Cancellation Policy

  1. Before 30 days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
  2. Between 21-30 days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded
  3. Between 11-20 days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded
  4. Between 0-10 days: No refund

Uttarakhand

2 Day

9900 Ft

16 Km

Easy

₹ 3,500 Per Person

Brief Description

 Group Size          : 15

Nag Tibba famously known as Serpents mountain in located in lesser Himalayas of garhwal region of Uttrakhand at an altitude of 3022 meters.

It is believed to be the abode of ‘Nag Devta’ or God of Snakes, from which it borrows the first part of its name; ‘Tibba’ is a local word for hill or peak. This place is frequented by trekkers and adventure lovers for its scenic beauty and is at elevation of 3022 meters. Winters are chilly and summers are pleasant, making it an attractive place for camping. The place can be reached from Dehradun via road. There are three ways to do this trek one route from Devalsari and the other from Shrikot, Pantwari. It has a beautiful temple on the top, and a little over, one can see entire Bandarpoonch ranges of Great Indian Himalayas towards the Yumnotri side.

Available Dates

06 Feb – 11 Feb (Open)
13 Feb – 18 Feb (Open)
20 Feb – 25 Feb (Open)

06 March – 11 March (Open)
13 March – 18 March (Open)
19 March – 24 March (Open)
26 March – 31 March (Open)

03 April – 08 April (Open)
10 April – 15 April (Open)
16 April – 21 April (Open)
22 April – 27 April (Open)

Itinerary

Drive from Dehradun to Pantwari village via Mussoorie, Kempty falls. Will reach Pantwari village starting point of the trek which is is located in Dhanaulti Tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. There are three routes that you could take to go to Nag Tibba. This one via Pantwari village is the shortest, with a total trail distance of 8 km from Panthwari Village to the Nag Tibba Summit. However, we will not go all the way to the summit today but stop at Khatian(camp 1), 4.5 km from Panthwari.

Rise early to get a head start as it is going to be a long day with lot of walking to do. From Camp 1, locate a trail towards the right going straight into the forest.

The estimated time it takes to reach Nag Tibba Base is around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Nag Tibba Base is a large clearing with a temple dedicated to the Serpent God.

You get a view of the Garhwal peaks through the forest. In winter one will encounter a lot of snow here. The snow makes the climb more challenging. It can take anywhere between  1 to 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the summit. The summit is straight up and does not require you to go left or right.

Look for a flag on the highest point called Nag Tibba “Jhandi” or summit. On the left hand slope from the summit one can get a terrific view of the Himalayan ranges of Swargrohini, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag, Srikanta, and Gangotri.

After spending some time at the summit, begin your descent. Retrace your way to Nag Tibba Base. Here, you can see a trail going down into the forest to the right. Two cemented structures mark the beginning of this trail. This is a single trail that goes all the way to Pantwari. Proceed to Dehradun, stopping at Pantwari .

Trek Essentials

Basic Essentials
o Back Pack & Rain Cover (50-60 liter)
o Day Pack & Rain Cover (20-30 liter, If you hire mule or porter)
o Couple of water bottles (Avoid Bisleri Bottles)
o Hiking Shoes (Should be water proof and ankle support)
o Torch (With extra batteries)
o Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts
o Personal Medical kit (If you required)
o Original ID Card

 

Clothing Essentials
o Trek Pants – 2 Nos. (Avoid Jeans, Shorts, Capris, Fitting Denims)
o T-shirts – 4 Nos. (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves)
o Sweater – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen)
o Jacket – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)
o Thermal Wear – 1 Nos.
o Gloves – 2 Nos. (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof)
o Socks – 5 Nos. (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen)
o Warm Inner wears
o Rain Coat / Poncho – 1 Nos.
o Handkerchief/towels – 1 Nos.
o Slippers – 1 Nos.

 

Protect Your Head
o UV sunglasses – 1 Nos.
o Caps – 2 Nos. (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woollen Cap)
o Balaclava – 1 Nos.

Personal Utilities
o Sunscreen Cream
o Body Lotion
o Lip Balm
o Sanitizer
o Tooth Brush & Paste
o Quick Dry Towel
o Cameras
o Books (If you like reading)
o Music Instruments (Guitar, Flute)

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions on Brahmatal Trek

Q   Which are the best seasons for the Nag Tibba trek?

A    October to June .

Q   What is the style of accommodation in this trek?

A    Accommodation on all days of the trek will be in tents, where you will be sharing rooms with fellow trekkers.

Q  What will the temperatures be like during this trek?

A    Day time temperatures will range from 12-20ºC and night time temperature will range from 4-10ºC.

Q   What will we do if it rains?

A    If it starts raining while you’re trekking, we will continue on the trail as planned. Your poncho should protect you from the rain. Carry a backpack cover for extra protection from rain for your belongings.

Q   How do we reach Pantwari?

A    We will arrange pick – up vehicles/shared cabs from Dehradun railway station to Pantwari. This transport cost is to be borne by the trekkers.

Q   How do we get back after the trek?

A    We will arrange for shared cabs from Pantwari to Dehradun. This cost is to be borne by the trekkers and is not included in the trek fee.

Q   Are backpacks, raincoats and other equipment available for rent ?

A    No. Highland trekkers does not rent any equipment. You may purchase trekking poles and other equipment from open market.

Q   Is this a good trek for a first timer?

A    It is suitable for a first time trekker provided you are fit .

Q   Is there an option to offload my backpack on this trek?

A    Yes, there is an option to offload your backpack. This will cost Rs.250/day  if you inform us in advance. If you decide to offload once you start trek, the amount will be Rs.350 per day inclusive of tax. The offloaded bag should not weigh more than 9 kg.

Q   What are washroom/toilet facilities like on the trek?

A    There will be toilet tents in the trek.

Q   Will there be water sources on the way? Will two litres of water be enough?

A    For your day’s trek, two litres of water should be enough. You will also find water sources along the trail on all days of the trek.

Q   How do I manage the low temperatures on the trek? Do I need special jackets?

A    At high altitudes, temperatures are sure to dip into negative at nights.. For these extreme cold temperatures, you need to wear three layers of woollen, inners and lower.

What's Included

INCLUDED

 Transport from Dehradun to Pantwari & Return
 Accommodation during the trek (camping)
 All meals – vegetarian
 Campfire at Camps (If Available)
 Trekking permits and forest camping charges
 Trekking equipment (tents, sleeping bags, ice axes, ropes, etc.)
 Services of an expert trek leader (qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering courses)
 Services of an expert trek team (guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules)
 Safety equipment (first aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders, stretcher, etc.)
 Achievement Certificate
 Memories of Life Time

NOT INCLUDED

 Backpack offloading charges (Rs.250 Per Day/Per Bag)
Food during transport from Dehradun to Pantwari & Return
 Backpack offloading charges
 Personal expenses of any kind
 Anything apart from the inclusions

How to Reach

Flights to Dehradun:
There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun

Trains to Dehradun :
Dehradun Express (12687) From Delhi
Doon Express (13009) From Kolkata
Dehradun Express (19019) From Mumbai

Buses to Dehradun:
Regular buses from Delhi and from major cities of North India.

Cancellation Policy

  1. Before 30 days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
  2. Between 21-30 days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded
  3. Between 11-20 days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded
  4. Between 0-10 days: No refund