Brahmatal Trek

Brahmatal Trek

INR 6,999/-

Trek Overview

Offering breathtaking views with a serene ambience at an astounding altitude of 12,250 ft, Brahmatal trek provides a memorable experience to seasoned trekkers as well as beginners.

This enchanting trek takes you to a staggering altitude through a trekking distance of 24 km, commencing at Lohajung and traversing to Bekaltal and then Brahmatal, with front-seat views of Himalayan peaks rising above 7,000 metres.

It also treats you to a beautiful vista of the Roopkund trek trail including views of Ali Bugyal, Bedni Bugyal, and Junargali.

About Brahmatal Trek

Brahmatal trek's speciality lies in its trek route: you experience two distinctive mountain glacial lakes — Brahmatal Lake and Bekaltal Lake — each with unique features.

At a height of 3,400m above sea level, Brahmatal Lake is a frozen alpine glacial lake said in Hindu mythology to be named after Lord Brahma, who meditated here — hence 'Brahma-Tal', or Brahma's Lake.

Mythology

The name Brahmatal owes its origin to Lord Brahma, the Creator who meditated here. Lohajung, the base camp, is named for a legendary fight (Jung) between Goddess Parvati and the demon Lohasur.

How to reach Brahmatal

Lohajung serves as the base camp, with Kathgodam as the starting and ending point (better connected to Delhi at 320 km and Dehradun at 277 km).

By Flight: Nearest airport is Pantnagar (PGH), about an hour from Kathgodam. By Train/Road: Kathgodam is well connected to major cities, followed by an 8-10 hour drive to Lohajung via Ranikhet, Kausani, Gwaldam and Dewal.

Best Time to Visit

Brahmatal is one of the few winter treks that stays open during peak winter (Dec-March), with the best time to visit from December to March.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathgodam/Rishikesh to Lohajung

7,600 ft · 210 km · 8-10 hours drive

Scenic drive with views of Mt. Trishul, Maiktoli, Nanda Devi and more, passing hill stations like Almora, Bhimtal, Baijnath and Kausani.

Day 2: Lohajung to Bekaltal

7,600 ft → 9,885 ft · 6 km · 4.5-5 hours

Trek through villages and dense oak/rhododendron forests to the lakeside campsite of Bekaltal, with views of the Trishul massif.

Day 3: Bekaltal to Brahmatal

9,885 ft → 10,440 ft · 7 km · 6 hours

Steep ascent and gradual descent through oak forests and expansive meadows leading to the frozen shores of Brahmatal Lake.

Day 4: Brahmatal to Brahmatal Top, on to Khorurai

10,440 ft → 12,250 ft → 9,160 ft · 8 km · 7-8 hours

Summit day with a 360-degree view of Himalayan peaks including Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Chaukhamba and Neelkanth, then descend to Khorurai.

Day 5: Khorurai to Lohajung

9,160 ft → 7,600 ft · 3 km · 3-4 hours

Gradual descent through alpine and oak forest and meadows back to Lohajung to explore local culture and cuisine.

Day 6: Lohajung to Kathgodam

210 km · 8-10 hours drive

Drive back to Kathgodam, with a stop at Kausani for herbal tea shopping.