Brahmatal Trek

Brahmatal Trek

Steeped in mythos, Brahmatal is a lake nestling in the depths of Uttarakhand Himalayas. Winter sweeps alluringly on the slopes here, making Brahmatal one of the rare Himalayan destinations available for trekking in December, January, February, and March.

Brahmatal Trek Package

Brahmatal Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1: Kathgodam to Lohajung
    ⛰️ Altitude: 7,662 ft
    πŸš— Distance: 217 km by road
    ⏳ Time: 8-10 hours
  • Day 2: Lohajung to Bekaltal to Brahmatal
    ⛰️ Altitude: 9,690 ft
    πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Distance: 6 km trek
    ⏳ Time: 4-5 hours
  • Day 3: Brahmatal to Brahmatal High Point and Back
    ⛰️ Altitude: 12,100 ft
    πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Distance: 5 km (one way)
    ⏳ Time: 7-8 hours (to and fro)
  • Day 4: Brahmatal to Lohajung
    ⛰️ Altitude: 7,662 ft
    πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Distance: 9 km trek
    ⏳ Time: 7-8 hours
  • Day 5: Lohajung to Kathgodam
    πŸš— Distance: 210 km by road
    ⏳ Time: 10 hours drive

Brahmatal Trek - Itinerary

Day 1: Kathgodam to Lohajung

πŸ—» Altitude: 7,662 ft

🏑 Stay: Guest house

πŸš— Drive: 210 km (10 hrs)

πŸ›’ Facilities: Local market and network available

πŸ•• Pick-up Time: 06:00 AM at Kathgodam Railway Station parking

πŸ›€οΈ Route: Kathgodam β†’ Bheem Tal β†’ Almora β†’ Kausani β†’ Dewal β†’ Lohajung

Day 2: Lohajung to Bekaltal to Brahmatal

πŸ—» Altitude: Starts at 9,690 ft β†’ Reaches 10,450 ft

πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Trek Distance: 6 km + 7 km (Total: 13 km)

⏳ Time: 6-7 hours trek

πŸ•οΈ Stay: Tent camping at Brahmatal


🌲 Trail Description:

  • πŸ›€οΈ One-third of the trek passes through a village and dense forests before reaching Bekaltal.
  • 🏞️ First 1.3 hours involves a steep ascent via Bekaltal Lake.
  • πŸ“ˆ After Bekaltal, there is a gradual ascent for a few hours.
  • ⛰️ Last section consists of a steep descent followed by a gradual descent to the Brahmatal campsite.

πŸ₯˜ Meals:

  • 🍱 Hot lunch or packed lunch (depends on weather and snow conditions).

πŸ’§ Water Availability:

  • 🚫 No water points along the way – carry at least 2 liters of water.

πŸŒ„ Scenic Highlights:

  • πŸ”οΈ Stunning views of both the Shivalik and Greater Himalayan ranges.
  • 🏞️ Take an evening walk to Brahmatal Lake (just 500 meters from the campsite).
Day 3: Brahmatal to Brahmatal High Point and Back

πŸ”οΈ Altitude: 12,100 ft

πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Trek Distance: 5 km (one way), 10 km (round trip)

⏳ Duration: 7-8 hours (to and fro)

πŸ•οΈ Stay: Return to Brahmatal campsite


🌿 Trail Details:

  • πŸ“ˆ Mostly a moderate ascent with some steep slopes.
  • 🚫 No water points – carry at least 2 liters of water.

πŸ₯˜ Meals:

  • 🍱 Lunch at the summit (packed lunch).

πŸŒ„ Scenic Highlights:

  • πŸ”­ 360Β° panoramic view from the summit.
  • πŸ”οΈ First 180Β°: Stunning views of Chaukhamba, Mandir, Mana, Nilgiri, Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Maitoli, and the Panchachuli ranges.
  • 🌲 Rest 180Β°: Beautiful views of the Shivalik Himalayas.
Day 4: Brahmatal to Lohajung

πŸ”οΈ Altitude: 7,662 ft

πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Trek Distance: 9 km

⏳ Duration: 7-8 hours

πŸ•οΈ Stay: Guest house in Lohajung


🌿 Trail Details:

  • πŸ“‰ Mixed gradual and steep descent – expect a tiring day.
  • πŸ’§ Water points: Spring and man-made water sources available.

πŸ₯˜ Meals:

  • 🍱 Lunch on the way (packed lunch).
Day 5: Lohajung to Kathgodam

πŸš— Drive Distance: 210 km

⏳ Duration: 10 hours


πŸŒ… Morning: Start the day with tea and prepare for departure.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast and lunch en route.


πŸ›οΈ Shopping Stop: At Kausani, buy herbal tea and souvenirs.

πŸ“ Arrival Time: Expected to reach Kathgodam by 6:00 PM.

βœ… Inclusions

  • πŸ•οΈ Accommodation (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
  • πŸ₯˜ Meals while on trek (Veg + Egg)
  • πŸŽ’ Trek equipment (Sleeping bag, mattress, kitchen & dining tent, crampon, utensils, tent)
  • πŸ“œ All necessary permits and entry fees
  • 🩺 First aid medical kits, stretcher, and oxygen cylinder
  • ⛰️ Mountaineering qualified professional trek leader, guide, and support staff
  • πŸš— Services from Kathgodam/Dehradun
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Staff insurance

❌ Exclusions

  • 🚫 Any kind of personal expenses
  • 🍽️ Food during transit
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Insurance
  • 🐴 Mules or porters for personal luggage
  • πŸ“Œ Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions

⚠️ Important Notes

  • πŸŽ’ Normally, Dev Bhumi Adventures expects participants to carry their personal luggage. If you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to a mule.
  • ⏳ Participants are requested to follow the itinerary timings. Any missed services due to delays will not be eligible for a refund.
  • πŸ“… Dev Bhumi Adventures reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., weather conditions, political issues) without altering the total number of days or compromising services.
  • 🩺 All travelers are required to carry a copy of their medical certificate.
  • ⚠️ Any additional costs arising due to circumstances beyond our control (e.g., flight/train changes, cancellations, natural disasters, landslides, roadblocks) will be borne by the client on the spot.

Cancellation Policy

Terms for Cancellation & Refund:

  • πŸ’° Full payment is required in advance for confirmed bookings.
  • πŸ“… Prior 30 days: 50% of the total amount will be refunded.
  • πŸ“… Prior 25 days: 40% of the total amount will be refunded.
  • πŸ“… Prior 20 days: 30% of the total amount will be refunded.
  • πŸ“… Prior 15 days: 20% of the total amount will be refunded.
  • πŸ“… Prior 10 days: 10% of the total amount will be refunded.

Note: After this period, Dev Bhumi Adventures will not entertain any cancellation requests, and no amount will be refunded.

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