Brahmatal

Batches departing daily in December

No Age Restriction 

Homestay & Camps

 

Inclusions

 

• Accommodation on Double Sharing basis
• Meals (Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner)
• Camping charges (forest and camping permissions)
• Trekking equipment (High quality tent, sleeping bag etc)
• Gaiters and Microspikes(Gaiters to protect your shoes from snow and Microspikes for extra grip)
• Safety equipment (advance first-aid kit)
• Expert trek Leaders (certified trek and camp leaders)
• Expert Trek Support Team (cook, helpers etc)

 

Exclusions

 

• Transportation and food to and from the base camp
• Backpack offloading charges
• Any Personal Expenses
• Cost of Emergency
• 5% GST

Day 1

 

• Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Dehradun/Rishikesh to Lohajung, a serene village nestled in the Uttarkashi district.
• Transport will be arranged at 7 AM sharp. This costs Rs 2500 per trekker (both-way) for the journey from Dehradun/Rishikesh to Lohajung.
• The entire trek route is very scenic and mesmerizing. Once at Lohajung you will be able to spot the famous Nanda Ghunti peak.
• The village falls to be the center of 15-16 small villages. There are a couple of stores available to shop any of the items if you have missed.
• Once at Lohajung, members will undergo the registration process by 5 PM and will attend the briefing for the trek at 6 PM.
• Overnight at Lohajung base camp.

 

Day 2

 

• The trek starts from Lohajung chowk and goes via Mandoli village. As you keep gaining the height, the views of Kali valley become clear.
• Halt for your lunch break at Begum and capture the amazing views of Navali Bugyal and Bagdi Bugyal.
• The trail from here enters thick Oak forests and keeps climbing moderately until you reach your campsite for the day, Khopdalia.
• Bekaltal sits just above this camp. The lake is surrounded by thick clusters of Oak trees and is always brown because of the dense forest foliage available. In winter a thin layer of ice is formed on the lake.
• Overnight stay at Khopdalia.

 

Day 3

 

• The trek for the day starts with a steep climb to Oak and Rhododendron forest with Bekaltal to your immediate right.
• The trek then leads after an hour to a flat meadow offering a spectacular panorama of Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti with their associated ranges. One can also spot the Roopkund trail from here.
• After an hour hike from here one reaches Jhandi Top which offers an even better view of the mountain range.
• The trail from Jhandi Top to Brahmatal is a gradual descent and takes around an hour to reach. The campsite of Brahmatal lies 500 meters away from the lake and will be traversed the next day.
• Overnight stay at Brahmatal campsite.

 

Day 4

 

• Start the day early to take advantage of the weather conditions. Traverse the snow covered grassland to reach Brahmatal lake via a 10 minutes trek from Brahmatal campsite.
• The lake sits in the middle of grassland and offers a very scenic view with a thin layer of ice formed atop.
• From Brahmatal, take the trail to the left and climb up to traverse the pass and descend to Khorurai, the camp for the day.
• Once on the top of the ridge, spot the majestic views of Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti.
• The descent to Khorurai offers great views of the Mountains such as Chaukhambha, Mandi, Mana, Nilgiri, Neelkanth and Maitoli in addition to above.

 

Day 5

 

• The descent to Lohajung is easy and goes through Oak and Rhododendron forest with two small streams in between to traverse.
• It takes around 3 hours to reach the base camp at Lohajung.
• Departure at 1 PM for Rishikesh.

Easy to Moderate