Brahmatal Trek
Uttarakhand
6 Day
12650 Ft
26 Km
Easy
₹ 9,500 Per Person
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- Itinerary Itinerary
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- FAQ's What's Included
- FAQ's How to Reach
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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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
- Before 30 days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
- Between 21-30 days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded
- Between 11-20 days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded
- Between 0-10 days: No refund
