from 3 reviews
6 days 5 night
Specific Tour
15 people
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Facing the The Brahmatal campsite and the lake are both special to me. The
campsite sits exposed at one end of the ridge opening up to layers of
mountains falling down to meet the lower towns below. You get
uninterrupted views of almost 25 km from here.
western horizon, the colors of the sun just light up the sky at
dusk. Watching the sky change colors from yellow to orange to pink to
blue over more than half an hour was a surprise treat for me.
Brahmatal around which the trek revolves is not very big as a lake. It is not
on the trail either. You need to go to the lake that lies bang in the middle of
an undulating meadow. A lone tree or two is the only other element in the
picture. The lake is like a crystal clear blue oasis in the middle of a vast
meadow.
Standing beside the lake I felt totally away from everything else in the world.
The reflecting clear lake with nothing else in sight is the perfect place to
take you into a reflective zone yourself. At Brahmatal, the experience is
more of looking inwards than looking out at anything else.
Brahmatal Trek Quick Facts:
Lohajung serves as the base for Brahmatal Trek, the best way to reach Lohajung is to drive from Kathgodam, which is the nearest railway station. Once you reach Lohajung, you can see the beautiful Nanda Ghunti peak and if you are lucky enough to reach before sunset, the colors of Nanda Ghunti will stun you and you will fall for it the moment you see it. 210 Km drive from Kathgodam The cab will be
arranged at an additional cost from Kathgodam to Lohajung and drop you back from Kathgodam.
After breakfast we start our trek to Bekaltal. En route, let your
eyes enjoy some awe-inspiring views of Nandghunti Peak and
Kail valley. After around two hours, you will reach Begum,
where you can rest for some time. From here, it is
approximately 2 hours trek to Bekaltal.
Enjoy the snow-covered pathways that let you reach Brahmatal. It will take around 4 hours to complete the trek. All through the days trek you will see the Almora, Nainital side of the valley. The big mountains in the vicinity are Trishul, Nanda Ghunti and rest are just there but yet to come into sight. During winter the entire Brahmatal winter Trek trail is covered in the snow and that makes Brahmatal Trek in
December most sought-after snow trek in Himalayas.
Right after breakfast, get ready to climb to the top of Brahmatal. Tread along the tricky pathways which go through Chota Jhandidar and Bada Jhandidar. This trail is encircled by a mountain ridge with valleys on both sides. On this journey, revel in the glimpses of magnificent Himalayan Ranges. Mt. Trishul is very close along with the views of Nandhaghunti.nFrom the top, you can revel in the exotic views of snow covered Himalayan Ranges. Proceed to the next camp site in
Daldum. Again, forests will be accompanying you through these
trekking trails.
Today, you will trail back to Lohajung along the same path you took to reach Brahmatal. After having your breakfast you will start your descent to Wan which is a trail filled with Oak and Rhododendron trees. This is a very fascinating trail which allows you to click end number of scenic pictures. After walking some distance you will come across a water source at Chota Tilbundi. Some of patches will be snow-covered . Half an hour later you will be able to spot Wan village which is visible below. From here onwards it will take you half an hour more to reach the road from where will arrange vehicles to take you to Lohajung.
Departure from Lohajung to Kathgodam for return journey to our next destination with beautiful mosaic of memories. So, don’t wait for the right moment. Seize this moment, pack your bags and embark on this marvelous trek.
Dilip Singhal
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