Brahmatal Trek
Region : District Chamoli - Uttarakhand
Duration : 5 Nights 6 Days
Level : Moderate
Trekking distance : 25 Kms
Max Altitude : 3800 Meters
Pick up Point : Rishikesh/Kathgodam
Drop Point : Rishikesh/Kathgodam
Best Season : Around the year best for winter season
Brahmatal (Tal means Lake) is an high altitude natural lakes in Dewal block of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. Brahmatal trek is famous for winter treks and another lake Bhekal tal is situated 8 km from base camp Lohajung. This lake is dedicated to Lord Nag Devata, every year villager organise pooja here in the occasion of Janmastmi, both blocks (Dewal & tharali ) take parts in it. During winter both the Tal (lake) will be frozen with hard layer of ice.
Bhekaltal’s water flows both direction towards Mundoli & Ratgaon, source of water of this lake is still unknown, it is in between dense forest of various kinds of tree & Brahmatal is in open meadow. Distance between both the tal is 7 km.Lohajung to Bhekal tal route passes through dense forest & Bhekal Tal to Brahmatal route passes through open medows, which offers to behold views ofhimalayan range peaks (Trishul, Nandaghunti) & both side valley with villages Wan, Didina, Ratgaon, Bursol, Dungari etc. This trek accessible around the year, in winter view of white layer around the valley & other season lush green meadows & forest.
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Difficulty Level : Brahmatal Trek
Brahmatal Trek is easy to moderate level of trek, it is suitable for beginner, family.During winter season if heavy icefall then it becomes difficult because entire route covered by snow & slippery.
Is it suitable for children's?
Yes, the trek is favorable for children's who are up to 15 years old as the difficulty level is moderater but should be experienced of any treking before.
Is it a good option for the first time trekkers /or families?
This Himalayan trek is graded as easy to moderate, so can be a choice for a family but depends on the fitness level and himalayan trekking expereience.
Altitude : Brahmatal Trek
The altitude Brahmatal Trek is 3800 meter. one can attain the maximum altitude depends on the subject to his endurance, and other conditions such as a climate, temperature.
The trek will open up the glimpse of the Pinder valley and many peaks of Garhwal & Kumaoun Himalayas.
The thing that one has to keep in mind is to take the proper medication with them at the higher altitude, though we provide every possible thing it is always better to keep your medicines.
According to your health as this trek is moderate so Hydration is the most important thing when you will trek to the higher altitude, so keep your body hydrated while trekking.
Season : Brahmatal Trek
Best time for winter trek is between December to march, april to november for normal trek is best and can avoid mansoon season because of road problem.; the trek to this admirable destination can be planned between these months as the goal glows the most.
The landscape is beyond imagination; the gigantic mountains wrapped with snow looks mesmerizing.
Enriched by the glory of nature trekking in Uttarakhand can be the best experience in all seasons, where this trekking destination Brahmatal Trek is no doubt a delightful one.
One should bring enough pair of clothes and better quality trekking boots so that the trekker can be covered thoroughly and does not face any difficulty during the stay at this temperature.
There is a vast difference in the mountain temperature, and when it's about the trek to Brahmatal Trek as it is the higher altitude trek, so it might be possible that one can encounter a little difficulty during acclimatization.
Therefore it is essential to bring all warm clothes, and that may not even affect the backpack too much.
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How to reach ?
Kathgodam Railway staion & Rishikesh Railway station is the best option to reach by train, well connected with some major cities of India.
you can reach by bus to Kathgodam/Rishikesh and from there can go by sharing Locat Taxi to Lohajung-Mundoli basce camp.
