Overview
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Length: 4 days of trek, Walking from Lohajnag to Lohajang, around 22 Km. Dehradun to Dehradun in 6 days.
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Access: Kathodam / Haldwani is well connected by train from New Delhi and Kolkata. There are several overnight trains and buses from Delhi. Nearest airport Jolly Grant is 20 Km from Dehradun. The trek base Sankri is 200 Km from Dehradun.
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Highest Point: Brahmatal Top peak ~ 12200 ft.
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Grade: Easy, Fresh snow in winter
Batches:
- 1) 29th Dec 2024 to 03rd Jan 2025
- 2) 05th to 10th Jan 2025
Trek Highlights
- Reach the Brahmatal summit at 12,250 feet and enjoy stunning panoramic views of majestic Himalayan peaks, including Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, and the surrounding ranges.
- Visit the pristine Brahmatal Lake and Bekaltal Lake, which are often frozen during winter, adding a magical touch to the trek.
- Ideal for winter trekking, the Brahmatal trek offers an opportunity to walk through snow-covered trails, dense forests, and meadows, providing a unique and thrilling experience.
- The trek offers numerous opportunities for photography, from capturing the stunning landscapes and frozen lakes to the vibrant sunsets and the magnificent Himalayan peaks.
The Brahmatal trek begins from the base village of Lohajung located in the Chamoli district in Garhwal Himalayas. The 6 km trek from Lohajung to the Gujreni campsite runs through dense forests of Conifer, Cedar, Oak and Fir. The Gujreni campsite is at the heart of a beautiful clearing surrounded by Oak and Rhododendrons with panoramic views of snow-capped ranges. At a height of 3,400m above sea level, Brahmatal Lake is a frozen alpine glacial lake. As said in Hindu mythology, the lake gets its name from Lord Brahma, who is said to have meditated here. Hence, Brahma-Tal, or Brahma’s Lake. The beauty of Brahmatal trek is the abundance of mountain glacier-fed lakes you find in this route. On your way to Brahmatal Lake, you will come across another lake, Bekaltal. Surrounded by evenly spread out beautiful oak trees, Bekaltal has a beauty of its kind. According to locals, Bekaltal is where Lord Brahma hides. Well, after seeing the beauty and the serene ambience of the lakes, the myths and the legends the locals have to tell you seem even more believable as these majestic creations of nature seem perfect to be a God’s abode.
In winter
Winters being extreme in the Himalayas makes it difficult to access the higher reaches of it during the peak winter months starting from November-December to the end of March. During this time, Himalayas receive a lot of snowfall which makes a lot of treks inaccessible. It is the same very reason which makes Brahmatal Trek a unique affair as this is among those rare treks nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas during that period wherein the trekkers can tread through snow and indulge in a magical experience.