Brahmtal Trek
Brahmtal Trek
Brahmatal Trek
Trek Information
- Area: Garhwal Himalayas)
- Duration: 9 days
- Difficulty: moderate
- Maximum altitude: 3400 m/11154 ft
- Season: Although the best season is June-Mid Oct, Brahmtal trek can be done throughout the year with heavy snow during the winters making it a different spectacle altogether because of which many trekkers prefer to do it during the winters.
Located at a height of 3400 meters in the Garhwal ranges in Chamoli district(Uttarakhand), Brahmtal is nestled in the lap of the Trishul Massif. This trekking paradise is quite close to ‘Roopkund’ from where the skeletal remains of the Paleolithic man have been discovered. Brahmtal lake is surrounded by beautiful snow-clad peaks. The trek to Brahmtal begins from Ratgaon, 15 km from Tharali, a small village on the banks of Pindar river. Tharali can be reached via KarnPrayag connected by a motorable road.
The complete trek to Brahmtal and back takes about 3 days excluding all travel. The trekking route passes through grasslands and dense conifer forests along the hill slopes.
Thereafter, the trek route winds its way along the Pinder River. From Brahmtal, trekkers usually go to a fabulous place called ‘Roopkund’, a mystery lake filled with skeletons. This trek is known as the Roopkund Trail. This trek route will take you through forests of Oak, Rhododendron and Deodar. The beauty of the region has been best described by the famous explorer Eric Shipton, who said, “A vision of such beauty is worth a world of striving.”
- Day 1: Delhi –Haridwar/Kathgodam(by road/rail) Drive from Delhi to Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar, check into a hotel. In the evening, visit the Har Ki Pauri for the Aarti ceremony on the holy Ganges. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Day 2: Kathgodam to Ratgaon (by road)(2450m) You can avail both bus and taxi service to get to Tharali from Kathgodam (about 8 hours) and then board a taxi for Ratgaon which takes about 1 hour. We will camp tonight in the meadows of Ratgaon at a place called Taalgair. .
- Day 3: Taalgair – Bekhaltal(2900m) Done with all the travelling part, we begin our trek from Taalgair, walking across lush green meadows for a while after which the trail enters into the heart of a dense forest for the latter half. The total distance to Bhekaltal is about 6 km with a moderate slope. Our camping site(2900m) for tonight is situated just a little below the lake Bekhaltal itself.
- Day 4: Bekhaltal – Brahmtal (3400m.) Today’s trek starts with a somewhat steep slope for about 2 km up to a place called Tailati after which the trail is somewhat plain with small ups and downs. Finally, we descend for the last part to reach our destination Brahmtal. We will camp overnight at this beautiful camping site.
- Day 5: Brahmtal to bhekaltal taal ( 3000m)
- Day 6: bhekaltal to Lohajung town (1950m)
Cost includes:
- Services of Mountain guides
- All meals during the trek
- Group climbing gears
- Kitchen dining & member tents
- Climbing permits
- All land transport of members as per the itinerary
- hotel accommodation
Cost excludes
- Personal luggage
- Personal porters
- Any costs arising from early departure from the expedition
- Any extra costs incurred caused in the event of finishing the expedition early
- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beverages, insurance & tips.
- Tips for local guides or porter
- Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road condition and any other circumstances beyond our control.
Proceed to all the way descend to Lohajung town through dense rhododendron and oak forest. It takes 3to 4 hours to reach Lohajung. Night stay in hotel/homestay/camp sites.
* The total duration may vary due to variable snow conditions if being done during winters. You need to understand the situation and be a little flexible as the situation demands.
**You can add optional places or more days to the above itinerary if you wish to but kindly pass on the same information to us beforehand via email, whatsapp, facebook or direct phone contact as listed in the contacts.
For details about cost of the trip, you will need to make further enquiry at any of the given contacts because there are many factors such as the size of the group, kind of facilities and food requirements, whether you will be carrying your own tents, sleeping bags, etc and so on. Feel free to make an enquiry for any further details/information.
Basics Gears
- Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
- Trekking Shoes
- Trekking Pole
- LED Torch
- One Water Bottle (one litre)
- Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)
Clothes
- Trekking Jacket
- Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
- Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
- Two collared t-shirts
- Thermals
Accessories
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
- Lip Balm (SPF 30)
- Sun cap
- Synthetic hand gloves
- Two pair of Socks
- Raincoat/Ponchos
Others
- Daypack (20 litres), if you opt to offload your backpack
- Toiletries
- Cutlery
- Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Mandatory Documents
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID, Medical Certificate)
If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.
