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Description
Known as one of the most enchanting treks, the Brahmatal trek is a great winter trek for the nature lovers and adventure seekers. You will start this amazing trek from Kathgodam and make your way through some of the beauty of the region. Upon your arrival in Kathgodam early morning, you will be picked from the railway station or bus stand. You will be traveling for 9 hours to reach Lohajung which is 225 KM away from Kathgodam. By late afternoon, you will reach Lohajung where you will be staying at night in a guest house. On second day of your Brahmatal trekking tour, you will be trekking from Lohajung to Bekaltal. En route, let your eyes enjoy some awe-inspiring views of Nandaghunti Peak. Trek through the forests of oaks and firs. Conclude the 4-5 hours long trek after you reach Bekaltal. The total distance you cover would be 8 km. On your third day, you will trek from Bekaltal to Brahmatal which is another of most beautiful rail for you. The trails go through a forest and when you reach Telindi top, behold the enchanting views of the mighty Himalayas. On fourth day of your Brahmatal trekking tour, you will be covering from Khabekhal to Bhramtaal to Daldum. You will be treading 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. Catch the glimpses of magnificent Himalayan Ranges. Mt. Trishul is very close along with the views of Nandhaghunti. On fifth day of your Brahmatal trekking tour, you will be trekking from Brahmatal to Lohajung and trek through the same route. Then on your last and sixth day, you will take the trail from Lohajung to Kathgodam. The Brahmatal Trekking package is the perfect adventure that you have been long waiting for... ..
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 - Drive from Rishikesh to Lohajung
Pick Up Point- Rishikesh Railway Station
Pick Up Time- 6:00 am
Drive distance- 260km
Drive Duration- 8-10 hours
Rishikesh to Lohajung is a journey of 8-10 hours. The drive journey is quite good as it will be along with the rivers such as Alaknanda, Pindari and many other small streams. You will also be visiting many viewpoints that are there in between the route. Starting with the confluence of the Ganga, Devprayag. Further next the route will take you from Rudraprayag where Alaknanda and Mandakani meet. And also would get Karnprayag where pindari is flowing with the rapids and greenery surrounding. Reaching at lohajung in the evening you will surely feel the chill breeze passing through you. Lohajung is a small hamlet situated in the Himalayas at an elevation of 2300m above the sea level. Winters are quite cold here as nearby mountains are covered with snow. For the day one you will be staying in a hotel or homestay. And further during the trek in tents on a sharing basis. -
Day 2 - Trek from Lohajung to Bekaltal
Trek Distance- 8 km
Trek duration- 4- 5 hours
Today's trek will start after breakfast. We will commence the trip to Bekaltal early in the morning after our breakfast. On the well-marked, human-made trail walk through the upper region of Lohajung and then through the forest trail with a few more houses. After a short trek, spot Mandoli village on your left. The trek is easy in the starting and will take you through the forests of oaks and firs. From here, the trail enters thick Oak forests and keeps climbing moderately. At sections where the mountain side is to your left and valley to your right, catch the first views of Mt Trishul imposing itself on the horizon. An hour and a half through the forest climb you land at a flat with a small crater in the center. At one end of the crater, the plateau is the valley of Deval. This place is called Khopdalia. It is actually a small dried lake. En-route, let your eyes enjoy some awe-inspiring views of Nanda Ghunti Peak conclude the 4-5 hours long trek after you reach Bekaltal. The total distance you are going to cover 6 km. After reaching the campsite we will be having hot lunch and after that you are all free to roam around there. In the evening you can see the mesmerizing view with the lovely evening one wants to live on. Nights will be a bit colder and staying in tents in one of its own kinds of adventures. We will be staying in tents with sleeping bags. -
Day 3 - Trek from Bekaltal to Brahmatal
Trekking Time- 4-5 hours
Trek Distance- 6 km
Waking up early in the morning and finishing up the things will make us start timely. After breakfast we start our trek further, the trail starts out of the campsite and climbs steeply into the Oak and Rhododendron forest. About an hour, the tree line ends and you enter the meadows. Right in front of you is the spectacular panorama of Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti with their associated ranges.Enjoy the snow covered pathways that let you reach Brahmatal. It will take around 5 hours to complete the trek depending upon the snow. You see the tree line sometimes below you sometimes beside you as you gain and drop height. The trails go through a forest and when you reach Telindi top, behold the enchanting views of the mighty Himalayas. As you walk along the ridge, the majestic mountains and sweeping valleys greet you. You see at least 7 to 8 layers of mountain ranges one behind another. The sense of openness is unmatchable to most trekking days anywhere. From the Jhandi top, the trail gradually descends to Brahmatal over 1.5 Km. Reaching there before noon time will surely give you goosebumps as the majestic view around you will be more lovely than you can imagine. Hot lunch will be served and after that you can rest for some time. Evenings in high altitude are always jaw dropping and memorable with a cup of tea ofcourse. Nights are surely cold here. And tents will be provided for the night stay here. -
Day 4 - Brahmatal and Brahamtal Top Excursion Trek
Trekking Time- 3-4 hours
Trek Distance- 6 km
Another day with other challenges will motivate us to reach the summit. Right after breakfast, get ready to climb to the top of Brahmatal. This trail is encircled by a mountain ridge with valleys on both sides. Start early by 8 A.M to give you time to catch the mountain views before the clouds come in. It takes about 10-15 minutes to trek to the Brahmatal lake, your first stop on the trail. The trail till Brahmatal is a gradually ascending one through the grasslands. The Brahmatal lake sits pretty bang in the middle of the grassland in a crater. Tread along the tricky pathways which go through Chota Jhandidar and Bada Jhandidar. From Brahmatal, take the trail to the left that climbs up to the ridge. As you move up, you see the lake set in the middle of the vast meadow. From Brahmatal, take the trail to the left that climbs up to the ridge. As you move up, you see the lake set in the middle of the vast meadow. you get a 180-degree view of the Himalayan range. Mountains such as Chaukhambha, Mandi, Mana, Nilgiri, Neelkanth, Trishul,Nanda Ghunti, Maitoli become visible. As you continue further, a sharp narrow descent awaits you. It will nearly take 2-3 hours of trek to reach the summit. Getting back to the campsite and staying there at Brahmatal will make you feel happy after completing the summit. Enjoy the rest of your day with the fellow trek mates and make the moments embedded in your memory. Later day followed by dinner at night and rest. -
Day 5 - Trek from Brahmatal to Lohajung
Trekking Time- 5-6 hours
Trek distance- 14 km
Today, you will trail back to Lohajung along the same path you took to reach Brahmatal. Begin the descent to Lohajung right after breakfast. The trail goes through thick oak and rhododendron forests once again. It is well made all the way and crosses 2 streams in between. Continue on the man-made trail from here. This trail connects these mountain villages down to Lohajung. You have to get back to the base camp that is Lohajung after walking the distance of 12-14 km. The trail is the same but you will feel good after summiting Brahmatal. Reaching in the afternoon at Lohajung you are staying in hotels/ homestays. Here you have all your time to take rest and can roam in the market getting the view of Mt.Trishul also. We will be staying here for the night and the very next morning. -
Day 6 - Drive from Lohajung to Rishikesh
Drive Distance- 260km
Drive Time- 8-10 hours
What's included ?
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Package Includes:-
Said / Similar hotel accommodation
Breakfast & dinner at hotel.
Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances.
All applicable hotel and transport taxes.
What's Not included ?
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Package Does Not Include:-
5% GST as Applicable.
Lunch does not include in Package.
Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’
All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
Medical and travel insurance..
Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.
Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water,telephone charges.
All items of personal nature.
Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.
Please note that the bus / Tempo traveler is not allowed in narrow roads / street , will be parked at parking further guest needs to walk or take local conveyance as per their convenient.
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