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Brahmatal Trek:

• Upcoming group fixed departures for Brahmatal trek starting on 25th Dec, 8th, 22nd and 29th Jan & 12th Feb from Rishikesh.
• Private/customised treks for your own group/family is open as per your preferred date. TREK FEE will be same for a group of 8 to 10 persons i.e. ₹ 8950 + 5% GST per person (Lohajung to Lohajung) and will be proportianately lower for 11 persons or more in a private/customised tour.

Below is your Complete Brahmatal trekking tour guide 2021-2022 and will help you to navigate through this detailed page information. Click a link to jump to a specific part of information.

For any queries or clarification do consult with us.

Itinerary
About Brahmatal trail
Distance vs Altitude graph
Why Brahma Tal among most scenic trail?
Expected Temperature and clothing required
How to reach trek base?
Snowfall updates from past seasons

About the trail:

There are indeed similar routes like Brahmatal trek (pronounced as “Brahma Tal“) in the Himalayas when comparing beauty but definitely found at much higher altitude. Brahma Tal trek is an easy to go winter trek offering almost all you can think of a winter trek destination. Due to its very scenic trail, Brahmatal trek is  getting popular rapidly.

Never ending ridge lines, sprawling and delightful alpine meadows/Bugyal, high altitude lakes and majestic peak views are compelling proposition for choosing this trek. In addition to scenic beauty, fresh snow on the trail will surely keep Brahmatal winter trek in your bucket list 😎 .

Brahmatal is medium size lake (Geo coordinates: 30.176878°E, 79.589449°N) beneath the ridge and you can only locate this while getting down from the ridge. As per legend, Lord Brahma meditated beside this lake. The other lake on this trail named Bekhal Tal is also hidden inside thick forest. . Your guide will probably point it to you, as many of you may just miss it. Both the lake are medium size considering high altitude lakes.

The peak view from the route is captivating, from east to west you can see the High Himalayan ranges. On the right toward north-east direction you can see Mrigthuni, Devtoli and Maikoti peak of Kumaon. Straight to your north Trisul massif and gigantic Nanda Ghunti are breathtaking. Bethartoli Himal and Nandaghunti. On the left westward side we can see the massive Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Mana, Kamet, Hathi and Ghoda peaks. This is just the opposite ridge of the famous Roopkund trek and offers a Birds-eye view of the route including Ali Bugyal, Bedni Bugyal, Roopkund and Junargali including far poised famous Ronty saddle.

The best season to explore this trail is either winter or in the springs. During winter weather normally remains clear and panoramic beauty of the surrounding is unmatched. Adequate amount of snow is another reason that this is getting popular in recent years. In Spring the trail is bountiful with Rhododendron blossoms while the last patches of snow start melting. For you who want a longer duration camping trek may combine Ali Bugyal and Bedni Bugyal trek to complete a circuit around Lohajung.

Finally, it would be an unjust, if we don’t mention about our trek base Lohajung here. This small business town at an altitude of  ~ 2320 m/7600 ft, comprises a one strip bazaar, few basic restaurants to eat and handful of lodges. However the views of Nanda Ghunti mountain and sunset on the southern valley side are just enough to start the beginning.

Brief itinerary for Brahmatal trek:

Day 1: Drive from Rishikesh (6 a.m.) to Lohajung (~2320 m/7600 ft) – 250 Km car – 10/11 hours . Lodge accommodation (3/4 sharing).
Day 2: Trek to Bekhal Tal (~ 2950 m/9670 ft)– 6 Km – 4/5 hours. Twin sharing camp.
Day 3: Trek to Brahma Tal camping ground (~3200 m/10500 ft) – 6 Km – 4/5 hours. Twin sharing camp
Day 4: Brahma Tal to Khamila Top/Jatropani and back to Brahma Tal camping ground– 8 Km – 6/7 hours. Twin sharing camp.
Day 5: Trek down to Lohajung – 12 Km – 6/7 hours. Lodge
Day 6: Drive from Lohajung to Rishikesh – 250 Km – 10/11 hours

Important note:

• Often it is convenient to reach Rishikesh anytime on Day 0. Either you can fly to Dehradun (DED, Jolly Grant airport) which is only1 hour drive from Rishikesh. or you can get Volvo services (morning and overnight) from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Rishikesh (5/6 hours). Arrange your stay in Rishikesh accordingly.
• You may opt for a shared transportation with other group members (NOT included in the TREK FEE) from Rishikesh on Day 1 at 6 a.m. Pick up spots are ISBT, Rishikesh and Tapovan checkpost on Badrinath highway. Else you are free to reach basecamp independently.
• Cab fare is ₹ 7500 and ₹ 11000 for a Tata Sumo and Tempo Traveller one way respectively. This is shared equally by the availing team members and paid directly to the driver.
• ATM: Last ATM at Deval, 25 Km before, but very often without cash. Withdraw well in advance, either from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Gauchar, or Karnaprayag.
• Mobile connectivity: All major networks work at basecamp Lohajung. After that you will not get a network.

Altitude and distance profile graph for Brahma Tal trek:

Why Brahma Tal is most scenic winter trek?

Yes the trail does take you through dense Rhododendron forest, stretch of alpine meadow and two lakes. Though, we think only the peak views from this trail is the very reason that you will not think twice to choose. If you don’t believe, here is the aerial satellite views of Brahma Tal region and the top referred to as Khamila Top/Jatropani. In winter weather remains clearer and you get good amount of snow on the trail to enjoy 🙂

Also it will be an unjust to the Brahma Tal trek route If we don’t mention the mesmerising sunrise and sunset colours here. You will witness surely stunning dawn and dusk colour, from Lohajung as well as Brahma Tal camp. Check on your own 🙂

Clothing and expected temperature during Brahma Tal trek:

It is important to carry proper clothing in winter as the campsite temperatures are sub zero in winter.

Winter: From December to February during winter the daytime temp remains cool and nights are cold.  Late night/early morning  temperatures (usually when it reaches minimum) can be:
Lohajung: 2°C to -2°C
Bekhal Tal: 0°C to -5°C
Brahma Tal: -5°C to -10° C.
Although inside tent the temperature will be 6 to 8°C warmer but still can be freezing.

Three layers of clothing is mandatory in the campsite while outside tent.

a) A thermal base layer (warm woolly-cot material).
b) A warm jacket (double layer or Fleece jacket ) as mid layer (or use multiple layers).
c) A windproof cum waterproof with hood as the outer layer (to protect you from wind and snow/slit/rain etc.)

Summer & Fall: Day time weather remains warm and pleasant. Night/early morning temperatures at camp sites  can be from 10°C (lower camps) to 2°C (higher camps)

You will not require the thermal base layer from May to October.

Don’t forget to check and download the “list of things that you need to carry during Brahmatal trek“

Access to trek base Lohajung:

We will arrange a pickup  from Kathgodam railway station to Lohajung and drop from Lohajung to Haridwar. This will be shared equally by the trekkers. You pay directly to the driver. The fare is following:

Kathgodam to Lohajung: ₹ 5500 for a Tata Sumo/Mahindra Bolero (5 to 8 may share)  and ₹ 9000 (12-13 seat) for Tempo Traveller.

Lohajung to Haridwar/Rishikesh: ₹ 6000 for a Tata Sumo/Mahindra Bolero (5 to 8 may share)  and ₹ 10000 (12-13 seat) for Tempo Traveller.

Here is a road map with major points enroute from Kathgodam to Lohajung and return return to Haridwar/Rishikesh.

To reach the trek base Lohajung independently or by public transportation check the details in GETTING THERE TAB

Snowfall updates from past

Winter 2018-19 season:

As we update this on 5th March 2019 Lohajung has leftover snow here and there, specially under shades. The trek base Lohajung received at least 3 major snowfall of 1 foot or more deposition in three occasions. First one during 22nd Jan, then one followed in mid February and last one in the end of Feb, 26th & 27th Feb.

Usual winter season started by mid of Dec 2018, with little snow, as expected. Groups received patches of snow towards top. Around mid January weather was conducive for heavy snowfall. 3 major snowstorms hit the area, one is Jan and two in Feb. Intermittently it snowed frequently throughout February ranging from 2/3 inches to 5/6 inches, depending on altitude covered during Brahma Tal trek.

The following picture is just to assure you all that Brahma Tal trail will remain snow covered till end of March for sure. Also it is not uncommon to snow around 3000 m/10000 ft, even in March, which possibly will remain as late as mid of April 2019.

Winter 2018-19 season

This winter, snowfall deposition was pretty low in Uttarakhand and Himachal stretching a large region as late as mid of January. Brahma Tal trail suffered this as late as January third week. with just one initial winter snowfall in first half of December. On 23rd January we had two groups (10 person’s in each) camping at Brahma Tal – one after the summit to Khamila top and another coming up from Bekhal Tal to Brahma Tal. Around 6 p.m it started to snow and in four hours it snowed around one and half feet. Below collage is taken by our staff while coming down from Brahma Tal on 24th Jan. This should remain around 15 days and another snowfall may occur in February.

On 12th February it snowed again on the trail for around 6 inch and now again it covered with snow. As this year’s snowfall is rather late, we expect another one probably in February or beginning of March.

Why treks with HT?

Duration	6D/5N
Grade	Easy
Highest Point	4000 m/13120 ft
Physicality	5.5/10
Trail Length	30 Km
Expertise:	10 years on ground experience
Support staff:	Qualified local & office staff
Group size:	Small groups up to 15
Insurance:	Travel insured trek and tour itinerary
Easy Bookings:	25% Booking Deposit