Brahmatal Winter Trek

About Brahmatal

Brahmatal is one of the most popular winter treks in Uttarakhand. Brahmatal is a high-altitude glacial lake in the Uttarakhand state compromising to be one of the few winter treks that can be done from November to March. Recently this trek has emerged as one of the top winter trekking destinations in Uttarakhand. This trek offers brilliant views of Mt. Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Maiktoli, Mrigthuni and many other mountain peaks.

The Brahmatal winter trek passes through some of the stunning landscapes of the Himalayas with short stretches of rhododendron, oak forest and snowfields. If lucky you could spot Uttarakhand’s state bird “The Himalayan Monal”. We are sure if you are coming for a Brahmatal winter trek, there will be loads of awesome experiences because this trek will take your breath away. You will be greeted by its awesome views, delicious local pahadi food, and a beautiful camping experience.

Region:
Brahmatal is a 6-day trek which starts from Lohajung village, in Chamoli district (Uttarakhand).

Trek Difficulty Level:
The brahmatal winter trek is an easy trek making it good for first-timers. Sometimes the amount of snow on the trek makes trekking a little challenging for beginners.

Best Time to Visit:
Brahmatal is a winter trek which is best done between November and March.

Brahmatal Trek Weather/Temperature:
The temperature at Lohajung in the daytime is pleasant between 10 to 20 degrees Celsius and at night it goes down to 0 to -5 Degrees Celsius. During the trek, the day temperature will be 10 to 15 degrees and at night it goes down to -10 degrees.

Trek Duration | Distance:
The total Brahmatal trek duration is 6 days including a road journey from Kathgodam/Rishikesh. The total Trek distance is 30 km from Lohajung.

Accommodation Type:
Lohajung base camp is a remote village in Uttarakhand and accommodation options are limited there, so the trekkers will have to share the room on a triple and quad basis. The dormitory will also be there. During the trek, you will be provided with 3 person tent on a twin-sharing basis and 4 person tent on a triple-sharing basis. Female trekkers will share a room/tent with female trekkers only. Solo female trekkers will be provided with a separate tent.

Meals:
Meals start from day 1 dinner to day 6 breakfast. On Day 6 early departure after tea. During the trek, you will be provided healthy hot meals, including breakfast, lunch, evening tea and snacks, hot soup, and dinner with daily desserts. Hot drinking water will be provided daily at the campsite.

Brahmatal Trek Altitude/Height:
The lowest altitude will be 7,611 ft. at Lohajung and the highest at 12,100 ft at Brahmatal Summit.

Departure: Points:
We have fixed departures from Kathgodam/Haldwani for the Brahmatal winter trek.

How to Reach Kathgodam/Haldwani:

By Train:
Ranikhet Exp – Train No. 15013 (Best option, runs overnight, Departs from Delhi (DLI)/Old Delhi Junction station at 10:05 pm and arrives at Kathgodam early morning at 5;05 am. ), Uttaranchal Sampark Kranti Express – Train No. 15035 and Anvt Kgm Shatabdi are good trains to consider while travelling to Kathgodam. The distance from Haldwani to Kathgodam is 6 km.

By Bus:
Regular buses run from ISBT Delhi Anand Vihar Bus Station to Kathgodam. Delhi to Kathgodam distance by Road is around 300 km.

By Flight:
The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport for departure from Kathgodam and Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun for departure from Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun.  You can take a bus or local cab to reach Dehradun/Rishikesh. It just takes 30-40 min to reach Rishikesh from Dehradun Airport. An alternative option is to reach Delhi airport and then take a train or a bus to reach Dehradun.

How to Reach Lohajung | Delhi to Brahmatal Distance and Trek Route :

Route 1 Via Kathgodam:
The nearest best railway station is Kathgodam/Haldwani. From there 9-12hr road journey takes us to Lohajung (Basecamp of Brahmatal winter Trek) via Bhimtal, Almora, Kausani, Gwaldam and Dewal. Kathgodam to Lohajung. The approx. distance is around 230 km and the distance from Delhi to Lohajung via Kathgodam is approx. 516 km. The total Trek distance is 28km from Lohajung.

Route 2 Via Rishikesh:
The nearest best railway station is Rishikesh/Haridwar. From there 9-10hr journey takes us to Lohajung via Rishikesh, Devaprayag, Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag, Tharali and Dewal. Rishikesh to Lohajung distance is around 252 km and the distance from Delhi to Lohajung via Rishikesh is approx. 490 km.

Fixed Departure Dates in 2022 – 2023:

Jan– 3,7,9, 11,14,15, 18, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29

Note:  Always book your return flight/train tickets after including the buffer day in your itinerary. Buffer days are kept for unforeseen conditions in the mountains, if not used; you can use them for sightseeing in Rishikesh.

What to Carry on the trek?

The key to staying comfortable while on an active trip is layering. To get maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right insulation, ventilation, and weather protection. This gear list has been designed to help you choose the proper equipment. Try to bring only what is necessary; this will help you and the field staff.

Gear List

Required

 Thermals – Tops and Bottoms

 Day Pack (20L-30L) and Rucksack 50-60L

 Bag Rain Cover

 Fleece pants

 Woollen gloves and woollen cap

 Fleece/Wool Jacket or Sweater

 Headlamp with Fresh Batteries

 Hiking Pants (Warm, Convertible, Quick-Dry, Lightweight)

 Woollen Socks (4-5 pairs)

Trekking poles

 Insulated Jacket

 Long Sleeve Shirts (Synthetic, Lightweight)

 Rain-Coat/Poncho

 Sport Sunglasses and Sun cap

 Hiking shoes

 Sun Block and Lip Balm

 Water Bottles