Brahmatal Trek | Muddie Trails

Hello Trekkers!

Brahmatal Is A High Altitude Frozen Lake Trek Of The Garhwal Himalayas Of Uttarakhand, Towards Nepal And Tibet Borders. It’s One Of The Rare Himalayan Peaks Available For Trekking Winter Months That Takes You On A Thick Carpet Of Snow And The Snow-Covered Mountains All Around. It’s A Great Winter Trek For Nature Lovers And Adventure Seekers.

The Uneven Terrain, Captivating Landscapes, Sprawling Oak Forests, Hushed Hamlets, Crystal Clear Streams, Conifers, And A Mesmerizing View Of The Himalayas Have Added Attractions While Reaching 12,200 Feet Above Sea Level Covering Around 22 Km Overall Distance Of The Circuit. The Stunning View Of The Frozen Lake Of Bekaltal On The Backdrop Of Majestic Snow-Capped Himalayan Peaks Is An Added Attraction That One Cannot Miss.

A Clear Glimpse Of Mount Trishul, Mt. Nanda Ghunti As We Trek Along The Hamlets And Streams Is The Icing On The Cake. The Best Thing Is, This Trek Is Good For Beginners Also. Anyone With Basic Fitness Levels Can Attempt Brahmatal.

We Will Start With A Drive From Dehradun To Lohajung Village On Day 1 Which Is Slightly Tiring Yet Beautiful. You Can See Snow-Capped Mountains, Free-Flowing Rivers, And Greenery For Hours Together. The Long Journey Also Helps Trekkers To Slowly Acclimatize To Higher Altitudes. 

Our Basecamp Is A Small Little Village Called Lohajung. From Here We Will Trek To Bekaltal Through Beautiful Meadows And Snow-Covered Trails On Day 2, Scale Brahmatal Peak On Day 3 With Fascinating Snow-Capped Mountains All Around, And Descend To Lohajung Via Tilbudi And Brahmatal Pass On Day 4. Finally, We Will Head Back To Lohajung On Day 5. The Complete Trek Path Is Like A Circuit (Round Trail).

From Cloudy Blue Skies To Snowfall To Awesome Mountain Range Views, We Get To Witness Everything At Brahmatal. Come, Let’s Conquer One Of The Most Beautiful Mountains Of The Mighty Himalayas.

Highlights of the Brahmatal Trip:

• The Spellbinding Brahmatal Snow Trek

• 3 Nights Of Stay In The Snow-Clad Camps

• The Frozen Bekal Tal Lake Attraction

• Highly Rated Winter Snow Trek Can Be Done With Basic Fitness Levels

• Clear Views Of Mt Trishul And Mt Nanda Ghunti During The Trek

Itinerary:

Day 1 (Sunday) - Dehradun To Lohajung

• You May Reach Dehradun Airport Or Bus Stand By Morning 7 AM.

• Note: Some Travelers Would Want To Arrive In Dehradun A Day Earlier. We Can Help In Suggesting Hotels For Them).

• We Shall Start Our Journey From Dehradun To Lohajung Village After Breakfast.

• This Picturesque Drive Covers 300 Km Through The Amazing Landscapes Of Himalayas And Takes Around 10 Hrs By Our Private Vehicle.

• We Will Reach A Guest House, Check-In And Take Good Rest.

 Day 2 (Monday) - Trek From Lohajung To Bekaltal

• Today You Will Move From An Altitude Of 7600 Feet To 9700 Feet Above Sea Level.

• This Uphill Trek Of Just Over 6 Km Takes Approximately 5 Hours To Finish.

• We Will Be Passing Through Jungle Trails, Tranquil Meadows Will Come Across Mountain Villagers Carrying Firewood And Leaves For Their Household Work, And Mules Going Up And Down Carrying Camping Equipment For Trekkers.

• We Will Come Across Natural Spring And Man-Made Water Points Along The Way.

• We Shall Go To Bekaltal Frozen Lake For An Evening Walk.

• Camp Overnight With Long Conversations And Stories.

Day 3 (Tuesday) - Bekaltal To Brahmatal

• Today We Will Move From An Altitude Of 9700 Feet To 10,500 Feet Above Sea Level.

• The 7 Km Trek Takes Around 7 Hours To Finish.

• The First 1 And Half Hours Are Steep Ascents Via Bekaltal Lake, Then Gradual Ascent For A Few Hours.

• At Last Steep Descent And Then Gradual Descent Till The Campsite.

• The Night Sky Is So Pretty And The Climate Is Really Cold At This Point. We Will Try To Light Up A Warm Bonfire To Keep The Heat Flowing In Our Bodies If Allowed At That Time.

• We Will Get To Witness Shivalik And Greater Himalayan Ranges Today.

• Camp Overnight.

 Day 4 (Wednesday) - Brahmatal Peak, Back To Camp

• Today Is The Most Beautiful Day Of Our Entire Trip As We Move From An Altitude Of 10500 Feet To 12200 Feet Which Is The Summit Of Brahmatal.

• Today’s Long Trek Will Take Around 6 Hours With 7 Km Of Uphill And Flat Trail Combination Along With The Magnificent Rhododendron And Oak Forest.

• We Will Conquer Brahmatal And Revel At The Beauty Of Snow-Capped Himalayas. The 360-Degree View From The Top Is Simply Unforgettable.

• The Views Of Mount Trishul, Neelkanth And Other Snow-Capped Himalayan Peaks Touch Your Heart And Soul.

• We Then Descend To Our Brahmatal Base Campsite.

 Day 5 (Thursday) - Brahmatal To Lohajung

• We Descend Further To 7600 Feet To Reach Base Point Lohajung Where We Started Our Journey 3 Days Back.

• The Gradual And Steep Hike Down Will Take Approximately 8 Hours Covering Distance Of 9km.

• A Walking Stick And Knee Caps Will Help A Lot Today As We Fall Down A Number Of Times 

• We Will Stay In A Cozy Guest House Today Reliving The Memories Of The Trek And Going Through The Breathtaking Pictures We Took.

• After Staying At Snow Clad Camps For Past Few Nights, You Will Really Feel Home At Staying In The Guest House With Beds And Blankets.

• Social Gathering In The Night One Last Time.

Day 6 (Friday) - Journey Back To Dehradun

• Freshen Up And Head Back To Dehradun As We Stop Over At Numerous Points Cherishing The Journey.

• We Shall Reach Dehradun Town By Evening 6 To 7 PM. You May Book Your Return Tickets Any Time After 8 PM.

• Say Bye To Your New Friends, With Whom You Shared An Unforgettable Journey For The Past Few Days And Together Witnessed A Masterpiece Of Mother Nature Called Brahmatal.

About Trip

• This Trip Involves Basic Facilities In Terms Of Food, Travel, And Stay Without Any Luxury, Whatsoever.

• This Is A Group Trip With A Shared Model. It May Not Suit Everyone – Especially For Those Expecting Privacy And Comfort. It Best Suits People Who Wish To Socialize.

• Please Do Not Book This Trip If You Are Not Okay With The Above Points.

Basics:

• Stay: Guesthouse, Camping

• Food: Breakfasts, Lunches, And Dinners Included During The Trek (All Veg)

• Trek Difficulty: Easy To Moderate

• Trek Distance: 24 Km Covered In 4 Days

• Max Altitude: 12,250 Feet Above Sea Level

Brahmatal Package Inclusions:

• Travel: Dehradun To Lohajung To Dehradun By Private Vehicle (Sumo/Tavera/Tempo Or Similar)

• Stay For 5 Nights (2 Nights Guesthouse, 3 Nights Camping)

• Food During The Trek Days: Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners – All Veg

• Trek Equipment: Sleeping Bag, Tent, Mattress, Kitchen & Toilet Tent, Crampons, Utensils

• Entry Tickets, Permissions

• Trek Guide, Cook, Helpers Who Are Familiar With Local Conditions And Routes

• A Lot Of Stories Related To The Trek. Group Activities And A Lot Of Memories.

Brahmatal Package Exclusions:

• Food While Traveling

• Any Kind Of Insurance, Activities, Shopping, Party, Medical Expenses

• Any Misc. Expenses That Are Not In Inclusions Above