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Brahmatal?lake is also known as the lake of Lord Brahma, it is located at an altitude of 10630 feet and is a medium-sized lake. It is one of the best and less visited trekking destinations of Uttarakhand. The Brahmatal trek is best experienced during the winter season from the month of November till March. The base camp of this trek is located in Lohajung which is at the distance of 24 km from Brahmatal.?The total time to complete this trek is 5 nights and 6 days and to start this trek you need to Reach Kathgodam Railway station at your own convenience and from there you will be picked up in Tata Sumo or any other similar vehicle.?
You first and last night will be in the guesthouse located in Lohajung. The other three nights will be in the camp where all the facilities for camping will be provided by Travel Ride. All the medical kits, oxygen cylinders, and structures will be provided at each campsite in case of some medical emergency. You need to be physically fit with no medical condition only then you can enjoy this Brahmatal trek. The level of trek is moderate so it can be enjoyed by beginner trekkers also.
Brahmatal lake is a medium size lake which is also known as Lord Brahma’s lake. As per Hindu mythology, it is believed that at this place Lord Brahma use to meditate. During the trek, you will be getting a glimpse of the local villages where you can learn about the local culture and lifestyle of local people.
The trekking path will pass through various Rhododendrons and Oaks forest and you will also be witnessing some mesmerizing water streams among which some are natural and some are formed due to the melting snow.? While trekking to Brahmatal lake you can have the 180-degree panoramic view of the mighty Himalayan ranges and the top view of other cities of Uttarakhand. This place is fully untouched by urbanization and is really quite where one can find peace of mind and is the best place to rejuvenate. Basic fitness is required like you should be able to carry a 10 kg backpack for 5km and should cover this distance withing 45 minutes with really exhausting.
Why go on Brahmatal Trek?
Brahmatal Trek?is one of the rarest treks of Uttarakhand that is done by most of the adventure lovers, but during the months of December till March month. On the way, you can spot various Deodar trees, Green Meadows, snow-covered paths, and many such landscapes that can make you awestruck. You can also enjoy lakeside camping in Bekaltal. You can have the view of the city fully covered with snow. And from the top point, you can also witness the magnificent view of mighty Himalayan ranges such as Mount Trishul, Mount Nanda Ghunti, etc. Trekking to Brahmatal is eligible for beginners and the trekkers having less experience.?
While trekking to Brahmatal there are fewer chances of having an altitude sickness as the major part of the trek goes under forest cover. You can enjoy the slow falling snow and not so chilly weather and the utmost silence in the oaks and rhododendrons forest. Due to the heavy snow on trees, lakes, and all around you can also catch up the sight of whiteout, which appears like magic to the eyes.?Trek to Brahmatal is out of the world experience.?
Seasons For Brahamtal Trekking
1. Summer
During the summer months, the weather of Brahmatal remains clear and present. You can also feel the cool breeze passing through during the evening and early morning. It is advisable to carry some light woolens at this period of the year, as it may get Chilly during the night time.
2. Winter
During the winter months, the complete area gets under the blanket of thick snow and at this point, you can also have the sight of complete whiteout as everything tends to get under a thick sheet of snow. During the winter season, you may find some difficulty while trekking due to heavy snowfall on the route.
3. Monsoon
During the monsoon month, the picturesque magnificence and scene of Brahmatal lake get upgraded but also the difficulty level of treks increases as the path becomes wet and slippery. During this period it isn't prudent to do the track yet if you still want to, at that point you have to carry a raincoat and umbrella to keep yourself safe.
Altitude?: 12250 feet of Brahmatal.
Durations?: ?A complete trek can be done in a period of six days.
Temperature?: Summer 10°C to 32°C, Monsoon 9°C to 27°C, Winter 9°C to -8°C.
Trek Distance?: ?The distance of trek from Lohajung to Brahmatal is 24 km.
Trek Type:? Easy to Moderate?
How To Reach
By Rail
Kathgodam railway station is the nearest railway station that is connected to the major cities of India like Delhi, Howrah, Lucknow, etc. From the railway station, you can hire local bus private vehicles for a taxi to reach Lohajung which is the base camp for the trek.
By Road
There are many government buses, taxis, and that run from Delhi to the Kathgodam bus stand. On reaching Kathgodam you can take a local bus to Kathgodam Railway station? and from there you will be picked up in Tata Sumo or some similar category vehicle. The total distance between Kathgodam and Lohajung is around 217 km which can be covered in the time period of 10 hours.
By Air
Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport to Kathgodam which is located at a distance of 32km. From the airport, you can hire any local vehicle for a cab to reach Kathgodam by covering a distance of, and then from Kathgodam railway station, you will be picked up in Tata Sumo or similar vehicle.
Best Time To Visit
The best and ideal time for going on Brahmatal trek is during the winter months that is from November to March month. During the winter month due to the presence of snow the trek becomes more thrilling and adventures. The best time to witness snowfall is frim Mid December till the Mid March month.
Points to be taken into consideration
You need to have a tracking stick without that you can't Move in the mountains.
Altitude sickness is a condition that can happen so if you experience any symptoms such as minor headaches,? general discomfort? or nausea then you can directly contact the trek leader. Each campsite is having stretches,? oxygen cylinders, and other medical facilities.
If the weather conditions become unfavorable during the trek then the decision of trek guides and trek leader is final and you need to follow it.
If you are having any minor or major injuries during the trek then you can contact the trek leaders as they are certified wilderness First Aid responders, and there are stretchers on each campsite on which you can be taken to the nearest medical center.
Walkie talkie will be used for communicating from the camping sites to the base camp as there are no networks available in cellphones.
No tight on body-hugging clothes are allowed.
You need to wear light clothes which can dry easily.
Your body should be fully hydrated and you need to carry a water bottle along with you on the trek.
A pair of raincoats should be taken along on the trek.
You should have good Sports or trekking shoes.
While moving upward you should put down your heel first and while coming downwards you need to walk on your flat foot.
Any kind of meditation should only be taken after the Consultants.
Things to Carry
Full Track pants.
Full sleeve T-shirts with a collar.
Waterproof Jacket with full sleeves.
Woolen inner wears.
Normal comfortable clothes.
Woolen muffler, scarf, and cap.
Raincoat or umbrella.
Backpack of 50 to 60 liters with a rain cover.
Energy bars and dry fruits.
Poncho.
Hand sanitizer and antibacterial powder.
Toothpaste and toothbrush.
Floaters and flip-flops.
Waterproof and woolen gloves.
A medical kit containing bandage, Crepe bandage, Crocin, combiflam, cotton, Betadine, moove, and other sprays.
Four pairs of sports socks.
Sports or trekking shoes.
100% UV protection sunglasses.
Lip and skincare balms.
Hot bag or water bottle or thermal flask.
Drinking water bottle.
Walking stick.
Head Torch or an LED light.
Lightweight towel.
FAQs ( Frequently Asked Questions)
Que: How long we need to walk for Bhrahmtal trek on each day?
Ans: you need to walk for around 7 km each which will take from 5 to 7 hours. But the complete trek is done with proper halt so it doesn’t seem that difficult.
Que: Having Diamox is advisable?
Ans: no it is not advisable but if you still want to have them, then you should first consult your doctors.
Que: who will go along on the trek and who will lead?
Ans: there will be a trek leader who is who will be having a certified course degree for basic and advanced level of mountaineering.? Other than him there will be a cook, porter, local guide, helper, and other persons.
Que: What is the maximum number of people in a group?
Ans: there is no limit for a customized trek group but for the fixed departure at least there should be 15 to 16 people in a single group to go ahead with the trekking plan.
Que: Is this trek safe for girls?
Ans:? yes this trek is fully safe for the female trekkers as the male and female ratio is taken into consideration before starting the trek. Separate camps are provided to the group of girls so that they can be comfortable.
Que: If the bag is overloaded the can anyone help in carrying?
Ans: yes your extra luggage will be taken by Mule or Porter but for that, you need to book at least 15 days advance so that they can be arranged.
Que: What level of fitness is required for the trek?
Ans: the best level of fitness is required for all kinds of treks only then you will be able to enjoy it.
Que: Can the mentioned itinerary be changed?
Ans: the itinerary can be changed due to any natural challenge or weather problem and in that case, the decision of the trek leader will be final and everyone needs to follow his decision only.
Que: What is the minimum age to go on this trek?
Ans: the minimum age required to go on any kind of trek is above the age of 10 years and should have a good fitness level.
Que: Is a tent shared among solo female travelers and male travelers?
Ans: no the tent will be shared with the same gender, the co tent partner of the female traveler will be another female traveler and for males, it will be a male traveler.
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Early morning meet and greet with the representative at the Kathgodam/Rishikesh/Dehradun railway station and drive toward Lohajung (prefer the night journey from Delhi to Kathgodam/Dehradun/Rishikesh). This is a tiring 10-hour long journey that will take you through the beautiful view of the majestic mountain. For a few hours, you will be driven along the bank of the Kosi river and later along the Pindar river. On your way, you will be passing through some famous hill stations of Uttarakhand such as Almora, Bheemtal, and Kasauni etc. On arrival at Lohajung around 5 pm, you can witness the peaks of Mount Nanda Ghunti. If you forgot to take some woolens along then you can buy them from the Lohajung market. Then you will check into the guest house and after getting fresh and relaxed by having your evening tea, you will have your dinner in the guest house only. End your day by an overnight stay in a Guesthouse.
Wake up and enjoy your morning in the lap of nature. Get refreshed and have morning breakfast in the guest house and get ready for the trek. After trekking for some time, on your left side you will come across a small village named Mandoli. This will be your first stop where you can fill your water bottles and take a pause for some time. As you slowly move upward you will come across the confluence point of river Pinda and Kali in Kali valley. While moving forward on your trek path you will come across some mud huts and the rhododendron forest which will be all covered in red flowers when you visit this place during the February or spring month but during the wintertime, there will be a thick layer of snow. After crossing this point you will come across the wooden bridge which is located over the stream and from thereafter crossing the bridge by going downwards, you will be reaching Begum, which will be your resting point. \After taking some rest you will be moving onwards and crossing some streams. When you will cross Gujrani stream from that point it will take approximately 1 hour to reach the camping location. The campaign will be done on the bank of Khopdaliya lake. Here you will be spending your night in the beautiful natural landscape.
On this day you need to carry around 3 liters of water along with you as there are no water points on the way. Now, you will be trekking through some steep slopes and will pass through rhododendrons and Oaks forest. After crossing it you will be reaching Telandi meadow and it will be a thrilling path during the wintertime as it will be covered with the sheet of snow. After reaching the highest point of 11500 feet now you will be moving downwards to Brahmatal. While moving downwards on your left you will spot a temple with a yellow flag, flying in the air. Moving further, approximately at a point which is 500 meters away from the Brahmatal lake, where you will be doing your overnight stay.
You will be starting your day early in the morning and will be climbing uphill to reach the Brahmatal lake. Again you will be passing through rhododendrons and Oaks forest. After that, you will be reaching Brahmatal Lake through a zigzag path. This lake looks so astonishing during the daytime when the rays of the sun fall on it. Then you will come across a stream that is made by melting snow. \You will be moving forward on the path and crossing the meadow to reach Brahmatal Pass. This is the toughest part of the trek and you will be really thrilled but as you will reach the pass you will be having the awestruck view of Mount Trishul and Mount Nanda Ghunti. From this point, you can also witness some of the mighty Himalayan peaks such as Trishul, Neelkanth, Nigiri, Mana, Mandi, Haukhambha, Nanda Ghunti, and many more. On moving forward you will come across Tilbudi, which will be our camping site for the day. The overnight stay will be in Tilbudi.
After getting ready you will be having your stomach full of breakfast and then you will be moving forward to Wan. On this pathway, you will be crossing rhododendrons and oak fields where you can have some marvelous photography sessions. Moving onwards you will spot Chota Tilbundi which is a water source. Moving ahead for 30 mins you will be coming across Wan Village and from.this point after trekking for one more hour you will be reaching a point where a vehicle will be arranged for you to reach Lohajung. The overnight stay will be at the guest house in Lohajung.
The last day of the day of your trek has already begun. Get refreshments and have your breakfast in the guest house only. Now it’s time to pack all your stuff and check out from the guest house. After this, you will be transferred back to Kathgodam in almost 10 hours approx. On route, you will be visiting the market of Kausani from where you can get some souvenirs and the left with the sweet memories of your trip.
