Day 1 · 2,300 m
A village above the clouds
Lohajung · Drive from Kathgodam · 10 hrs
A long, winding drive through Kumaon ends in a hamlet of tin roofs and tea stalls. Mt. Nanda Ghunti shows itself just before dark, a small promise of the days ahead.
Brahmatal trek, Uttarakhand
A frozen lake with Trishul and Nanda Ghunti for company.
Two frozen lakes, oak forest heavy with snow and a ridge walk where Trishul fills half the sky. The quieter cousin of Kedarkantha, and many say the prettier one.
- Duration
- 6 days
- Highest point
- 3,734 m
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Difficulty
- Easy–Moderate
Brahmatal, one day at a time
Day 2 · 2,682 m
Through the oak to Bekaltal
Bekaltal · 6 km · 5 hrs
Moss-hung oak and rhododendron, then a still, dark lake in a clearing. The forest is so quiet here you can hear snow slipping off the branches.
Day 3 · 3,250 m
Onto the ridge
Tilandi · 5 km · 5 hrs
The trees fall away and the ridge opens up: Trishul and Nanda Ghunti stand close enough to count their couloirs. Tonight's camp sits on the snowline.
Day 4 · 3,734 m
The frozen lake
Brahmatal summit · 8 km · 8 hrs
Up to the top for sunrise over the Garhwal and Kumaon ranges, then down to Brahmatal itself, frozen solid and ringed by snow.
Day 5 · 3,100 m
Down through Jhandi
Gujrari bugyal · 7 km · 5 hrs
A gentle descent over open meadow with the whole route laid out behind you. The last night under canvas is always the loudest one.
Day 6 · 2,300 m
Back to Lohajung
Lohajung · 6 km · 4 hrs
Tea at the same stall where it all began, and a long look back up the hill you just came down.
- Day 1 · 2,300 m
- Day 2 · 2,682 m
- Day 3 · 3,250 m
- Day 4 · 3,734 m
- Day 5 · 3,100 m
- Day 6 · 2,300 m
Brahmatal, answered
How many days is the Brahmatal trek?
The Brahmatal trek takes 6 days with Wifi to Wild, starting and ending at Lohajung in Uttarakhand.
What is the highest point on the Brahmatal trek?
The highest point is Brahmatal summit at 3,734 m, reached on day 4.
When is the best time to do the Brahmatal trek?
Dec – Mar. It is one of our winter snow treks; the next departure is 21 Dec.
How difficult is the Brahmatal trek?
Brahmatal is graded Easy–Moderate. You walk 6 days and climb to 3,734 m, so you should be comfortable walking five to six hours a day.
How much does the Brahmatal trek cost?
Brahmatal costs from ₹10,499 per person with Wifi to Wild, including certified trek leader and local crew, all meals on the trail, cooked fresh, tents, sleeping bags and microspikes, forest permits and camping fees.
Where does the Brahmatal trek start?
It starts at Lohajung (2,300 m). Drive from Kathgodam · 10 hrs.
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