Uttarakhand, 6D5N, Total Distance- approximately 25kms, 12250ft
Easy to Moderate, Basecamp- Lohajung
SHORT ITINERARY
Day 1 Kathgodam/Rishikesh to Lohajung Drive
Day 2 Trek from Lohajung to Gujreni/Bekaltal Campsite
Day 3 Proceed to Brahmatal Campsite
Day 4 Proceed to Tilbudi campsite via Brahmatal Pass
Day 5 Back to Lohajung
Day 6 Drop at Rishikesh/Kathgodam
LONG ITINERARY
Day 1 Early morning pickup & drive to basecamp Lohajung. It will take approximately 9-10 hrs reaching Lohajung by evening. Stay at homestay/lodge.Day 2 Trek starts from today. Total distance is 6.5km & it will take approx 5hrs to reach the campsite. Trail will go gradually up through the forest by a well defined trail.Day 3 total distance around 5km & it will take about 4-5hrs. First trail goes upto the Oak & Rhododendron forest. After a while, the tree line end & you’ll enter into a meadow. You will get to see Ali & Bedni Bugyal on the way.Day 4 total distance 8-10km taking about 7-8hrs.
Today is Summit day & you’ll reach Jhandi top first after some uphill walk. The welcoming view of the mighty expansive Mt Trishul & Nandaghunti is sure to overwhelm your senses.
From here you have to go further 2kms to reach the Brahmatal top from where you’ll get the mesmerizing 360 degree open view. After reaching the highest point, we’ll come down the same way we took, back to our previous campsite.Day 5 We will return to our basecamp Lohajung today. distance 6-7kms, time about 5-6hrs.Day 6 Early morning, we’ll start our journey & should reach Kathgodam/Rishikesh by evening. This is the drop point which marks the conclusion of your trek.
HOW TO REACH
Nearest airport to Kathgodam is Pantnagar airport & Jolly Grant is the nearest airport to Dehradun, which is about 50kms from Rishikesh.
Both Dehradun & Kathgodam are well connected by trains from all over India & by bus from Delhi. Our pickup and drop will be from airport/railway station.
FITNESS REQUIRED
You can start by jogging everyday. Start of slow with shorter distance & keep increasing it with each passing day.
Start preparing from at least one month before the trek.
WHY THIS TREK
Brahmatal is a classic winter trek which is ideal for beginners. You can also do it after winters. The forest and meadows are picturesque with seasonal changes that is bound to earn your appreciation. This trek is complemented by scenic lush forests, breathtaking gorgeousness of mountains, high altitude lakes & 360 view from the summit which would forever be etched in the corridors of your memory lane.
HIGHLIGHT OF THIS TREK
Winter trek is ideal for beginners, shorter distance not much height with mesmerizing views of Mt Trishul & Nandaghunti & the stunning 360 view, beautiful Oak & Rhododendron forest & meadows, Ridge walk & high altitude lake
BEST TIME TO TREK
Winter is indeed the best time for Brahmatal, you’ll get lots of snow during peak winter months, frozen lakes.
Temp will be 5-10 degrees during day time & -8 to -10 degrees at night.During Oct-Nov, you’ll get clear mountain views, accompanied by beautiful sunrise & sunset. Day temp 15-18 degrees & night minus 2-5 degreesDuring April, you will get to experience the forest in full bloom- of Rhododendron and other flowers. There will be snow on the upper portion of this trek as well. Day temp to be around 15-18 degrees & night around 0 degree
EQUIPMENT LIST
Sturdy trekking shoes with good grip, ankle support that can handle snow properly. Gaiters & micro spikes are needed if there is excessive snowfall. a 50-60L rucksack, proper warm winter clothes like jacket, thermals, thermal pants etc.
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