BrahmaTal Trek

The journey commences at Rishikesh. Our representatives will pick you up from Rishikesh (Tapovan) at 6:00 AM and we will drive to Lohajung, the base village for our trek. Lohajung is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is 250 km away from Rishikesh. It takes about 10-11 hours to reach the village. Transportation to Lohajung will be arranged by Trek The Himalayas in Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle. Reaching Lohajung you will check into the guesthouse.

This is the first day of trekking and we will start from Lohajung to Bekaltal camp- site. After a hearty breakfast, we will start towards Bekalatal and along the way, you will be greeted with mesmerizing views of Mt. Nanda Ghunti. Trekking to a coniferous forest of Oak and Firs, the trek concludes at the Bekalatal Campsite after 4 to 5 hours. You will stay overnight here in twin-sharing camps.

It's a 7 km long trek today that will take you to Brahmatal. Traversing along forest trails you will arrive at Telindi top with the most enchanting views of the Himala- yas and a further walk through the snow-covered meadows will take you to Brah- matal campsite. We will stay overnight in tents.

Get ready to reach the highest point on your trek today, the Brahmatal Pass. We will trek to the pass and descend to our campsite in Daldum. Walking through a mountain ridge, it takes about 2.5 hours to reach Brahmatal Pass. The highest point on the Pass unfolds exotic views of snow covered mountains. Relishing the view, we will move towards the Daldum campsite.

From Daldum take the trail on the left to reach Lohajung. It\'s a short trek of 4 km and takes about 3 to 4 hrs. The descent to Lohajung takes place along a well-marked trail crossing a few streams and again through the forest cover of Oak and Rhododendron that you came along. It's the same path that you came in initially.

Today we will drop you off at Rishikesh marking the end of the incredible trip. Having your final tea with the TTH team, we will head out towards Rishikesh. Ri- shikesh is 210 km away from Lohajung and it approximately takes 10 hours to drive back. You will reach Rishikesh by 6:00 pm. The time taken to reach Rishi- kesh may vary depending on the traffic and road conditions. We will drive along the same mountain roads back to Rishikesh. From here on you can book your journey onwards or spend a few more days sightseeing around Rishikesh, Dehra- dun & Mussoorie. These are great tourist destinations and will not disappoint you.

Ans: 1 When venturing on an adventurous trek such as the Brahmatal trek, you must follow the essentials. The utmost priority to negate any untoward is to remain physically fit; for this, you can start physical activities. Apart from being physically fit, also carry your bag consciously so you don’t miss out on needy things such as warm clothing, sturdy trekking boots, a sleeping bag, a Brahmatal trek map, and the most essential medical kit.

Ans: 2 Trekking to Brahmatal is perfectly safe in mid-January. However, you might get scared given the altitude at the top, but if you have thoroughly prepared yourself, then the Brahmatal trek is safe.

Ans: 3 The Brahmatal trek is a trek that one can do alone and is suitable for beginners with almost no experience beforehand; however, it would be remiss if you did not pay attention to the necessities, like being sure of your fitness level. However, we recommend all beginners carry appropriate gear for the trek and do basic fitness exercises.

Ans: 4 The best seasons for the Brahmatal Trek are typically Winter (December to March) and Spring (April to June). The winter months offer a chance to witness snow-covered landscapes, frozen Brahmatal Lake, and clearer views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Spring brings milder weather, blooming rhododendrons, and lush greenery, making it pleasant for trekking.

Ans: 5 The Brahmatal trek, nestled in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India, is steeped in local folklore and legends. The name "Brahmatal" is believed to have originated from Lord Brahma, a prominent figure in Hindu mythology. One popular legend associated with Brahmatal revolves around Lord Brahma choosing this pristine lake as his meditation site. It's said that he meditated here for thousands of years, making it a sacred spot. The trek is named after this mythological connection to Lord Brahma.