Brahmatal Trek

Brahmatal Trek

TREK DIFFICULTY

Easy - Moderate

TREK DURATION

6 Days

HIGHEST ALTITUDE

12,250 feet (3,734 meters)

GROUP SIZE

12

TREK DISTANCE

24 Km

BASECAMP

Brahmatal, Uttarakhand

BEST TIME

December to early February

PICKUP POINT

Dehradun (Prince Chowk)

Brahmatal Trek Overview:

Out of many mesmerizing experiences of the Himalayas, the Brahmatal Trek is sure amongst the few on the list of favorites for all trekkers. “Tal” means lake and “Brahma “means the god of creation. This lake has been named after Brahma the supreme in the triad of great Hindu gods which includes Shiva and Vishnu.

The Brahmatal Trek is particularly popular during the winter season from December to March. The Summit of Brahmatal trek offers some breathtaking views of Silvery snow-dressed mountains and clear blue skies to enjoy the 360 degree stunning views of the Himalayan ranges, including peaks like Trishul and Nanda Ghunti.The lake gets frozen during winter season and its beauty multiplies multifold. Most of the treks in Uttarakhand during this season, are in snow and the white snowy meadows and terrain are exciting to explore. Also, The Brahmatal trek offers trekkers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the authentic lifestyle of traditional villagers and explore lush oak and rhododendron forests.

Trekkers On Brahma Tal Trek
Trekkers On Brahma Tal Trek 

The Starting point of the trek is Lohajung which can be accessed via Kathgodam. This is the base camp for the Brahmatal trek. To reach Lohajung, we cross Nainital and the winding mountain roads passing through forest-laden areas are particularly interesting. As per the Legend Goddess Parvati and a demon named Lohasur had a war and hence this place is named Lohajung. “ Jung” means “war”.

Another interesting destination of this trek is Bekaltal, another beautiful lake en route to Brahmatal summit. The trail crossed through some snow-covered forest during the winter season and since this trail is comparatively unexplored it adds to the thrill of the entire experience. Some breathtaking views of gorgeous meadows offering views of Majestic Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti are a part of this hiking program.

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