5N/6D Brahmatal Trek

Meet the vendor partner at ISBT Rishikesh at 6:15 AM and enjoy your drive to Lohajung, a small village situated inside the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. It is about 250 kms and will take you 10-11 hours from Rishikesh.  

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Garhwal Himalayan range, pristine peaks and beautiful hues of river confluence set amidst a stunning sunset enroute. 

Transportation to Lohajung will be provided. Lohajung is home to a small market, where you can purchase trekking gear and essentials amongst other things. Spend the night at the guesthouse booked for you. Network is available in this town. Lohajung is a town at the top of the mountain therefore you can anticipate the weather to get cold, rainy or foggy particularly at night. 

Take the bus at Lohajung and head to the Bekaltal campsite. After a delicious breakfast, begin your 6 km trek with a moderate ascent, through Oak and Fir forest set against breat-taking views of Mount Nanda Ghunti, towards Bekalatal. You can fill your water bottle with pristine spring water enroute. By the end of the trek, you would have gained an altitude of 2,150 ft or 700 m. 

Enjoy a hot lunch at the campsite. Once your tents are put up, you can refresh yourself and go to the Bekaltal Lake or Brown Lake, just 15 minutes away from your campsite in the evening. The distinctive brown color in the lakes is due to the significant quantity of organic matter dissolving into the seas.  

After watching the stunning sunset from Bekaltal, return to your camp for a delicious meal that awaits you in the evening. Stay overnight at the Bekalatal Campsite in a twin-sharing camp. 

The ascent via Bekaltal is steep for 1.3 hours and then gradual. The descent is steep in the next section with a final gradual descent to the campsite. No water source is available on the way; therefore, carry at least two bottles of water from the campsite. 

It takes about five hours for the hike. You will be trekking on some snow-covered paths. The trail is forested and once you get to Telindi summit, take in breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayas. Continue the path until you arrive at Brahmatal and Khabekhal Lake. You can enjoy a night walk along Brahmatal Lake, about 500m from the campsite. 

Enjoy some hot food at the camp and sleep in tents for the night. You would have gained an altitude of 1,300 ft or 400 m by the end of day 3. 

After breakfast, you can prepare for the 2.5 hours climb to the top of Brahmatal. Bring at the very least two litres of water along with you, as there are no water sources enroute. A mountain ridge encloses this trail with valleys on both sides.  Ascent till Brahmatal top high point is moderate. Witness the breathtaking views of the Himalayan Ranges. Mt. Trishul is very close with panoramic views from Nandhaghunti. From the top, you’ll be able to enjoy the stunning views of the snow-covered Himalayan Ranges. Enjoy a packed lunch here. 

After the Pass, descend for 2.7 kms until Daldum Campsite via Jhandi Top. The hike will last up to 3 hours to complete.   

Overnight stay at tents at Daldum camp.

From Daldum it’s a steep and gradual descent of about 4 km that will take between 3 and 4 hours. The climb to Lohajung follows an easily marked trail that crosses some streams and through the forest of Oak and Fir Forest. When you arrive at Lohajung, check into your guesthouse and freshen up. In the evening, wander around the town for some souvenir shopping. Sunsets from Lohajung are impressive.  

After a scrumptious dinner, enjoy a peaceful night’s rest. 

After having your last morning tea and breakfast, head back to Rishikesh to mark the conclusion of an incredible trip. Rishikesh is located 210km from Lohajung and will take approximately 10 hours to return. Expect to arrive in Rishikesh at about 7 pm, which could vary according to the road and traffic conditions.  

Your eyes may take time to accept the end of some breath-taking views as you head towards urban settlement. 

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• If you wish to cancel before receiving a confirmation, you will receive 100% refund. 

• Full Refund- If cancelled before 7 days. 
• No Refund- If cancelled by customer less than 7 days 

If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable. In order to cause inconvenience to the other travelers, the expedition will continue without participant. 

100% at the time of booking 

Rescheduling is subject to availability.

Once the cancellation window ends, rescheduling cannot be done.

Each booking allows for a maximum of two rescheduling opportunities. After which, no further changes can be made to the booking.

Any price differences resulting from rescheduling, such as changes in seasonal rates or availability, will be applicable and will be communicated to the customer during the rescheduling process.

In the event that a customer requests a rescheduling but fails to attend the newly scheduled appointment, it will be considered a missed appointment, and our standard cancellation policy will apply

• The best time to go for the Brahamtal Trek is from Mid-November to March. This trek is famous as it offers a frozen lake embedded in a crater at the summit with a backdrop of Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nandaghuti. The crystal-clear lake freezes in winter and the shrine beside the lake offers eternal peace.   

The starting point for this expedition is Rishikesh.  You can reach here by air, rail or by road. If you wish to reach Rishikesh by air then Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun is the nearest with a distance of 21 kms from the city. You can take a direct train to Rishikesh and it is well connected with govt and private buses running from the major cities in the north region.

The maximum altitude of this trek is 11,570 Ft.

Please read the “What to carry” section on the product details page  

The difficulty level for this trek is moderate. The highest altitude is 11,570 Ft. The total distance is 29 kms. If you are someone who does not work out regularly, it is advisable to start working out at least a month before the trek to avoid any discomfort. If you are able to Jog 5 kms in 30 minutes, your stamina is good to go. You can prepare yourself by running and doing cardio exercises.  

• This is a moderate to difficult trek and will require physical strength, Recommendation to get physically fit is to start working out at least a month before the trek.  
• To gain stamina, you can try Cardio and running along with stretching every day to strengthen your muscles and work on your flexibility. 
• A If you are able to Jog 5 kms in 30 minutes, your stamina is good to go 

The total trek distance is 29 Kms and the time it will take you to complete the same is 6–7  hours a day 

In case you are sick and not able to complete the trek, you will be sent down to the base camp depending on the circumstances. Kindly note that a refund or reschedule for the same is not applicable. Any extra expenses incurred during this transfer will be borne by the traveler.

• Full Refund- If cancelled before 7 days before scheduled departure 
• No Refund- If cancelled by customer less than 7 days before scheduled departure 

If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable. In order to cause inconvenience to the other travelers, the expedition will continue without participant. 

The payment policy is 100% at the time of booking 

Refunds are subjected to the cancellation policies . All refunds will be processed in 10 business days to the source account 

In case of extreme bad weather, government restriction or political disturbance, if any activity is cancelled; then the operator will suggest the best possible alternative. However, a cash refund is not applicable. In case of a change in itinerary due to weather, any additional expenses will be borne by the traveler. 

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