Let's trek to a land closest to Trishul where you can literally stand in its shadow!!!

There are many treks in the Himalayas where you can have spectacular views of the mighty mountains. But there is only one trek where both Mt Nanda Ghunti and Mt Trishul will be your constant companions. Yes, that’s what Brahmatal Trek is for you and the best part is that it can be done in many seasons, especially as a winter trek.

Brahmatal trek and the Roopkund trek are the only two that will give you the best views of Trishul Massif and Nanda Ghunti. But what sets Brahmatal apart is it can be done in winter months as a snow trek as well. So if you want to get a feel of a snow-covered wonderland in winter months then you should do this trek in winter. This Himalayan landscape looks completely wrapped up in a white sheet of snow with bright blue skies and a splendid view of the high Himalayan mountains. The peaks that you can see clearly from the top of the Brahmatal Trek are Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Bethartoli Himal, Bethartoli South, Neelkanth, Chaukhamba, Bandarpoonch, Kamet, and Hathi Ghodi Parvat.
Not only great views of the high Himalayan mountains but the trail is also worth exploring. From walking through dense rhododendron forests to witnessing high-altitude alpine lakes, this trek has a plate full of happiness. The icing on the cake is that during winter months the lake is completely frozen which gives an enchanting look. So it won’t be wrong if we say that this celestial lake is a hidden gem that is beautifully hidden in the Himalayan meadows.

If you are lucky you can also get a glimpse of a variety of wildlife during this trek – Himalayan Fox, Baragsingha, Monal which is the state bird of Uttarakhand, Himalayan Goat, and Ibex. Monal is absolutely one of the most beautiful birds with its rainbow colour palette. The lake is also surrounded by Himalayan trees of Rhododendron, Deodar, Khorsu, and Thuner. You can even see the trail of the famous Roopkund trail from the top. Brahmatal is also the home to some rare bird species and it is here only you will be able to see oak trees that are centuries old.

Not only Brahmatal Lake has beautiful landscapes but it is also full of rich Indian history steeped in Hindu Legends and Mythology. It is believed that the lake got its name from the Hindu Lord Bramha who is the creator and he has meditated beside this lake and hence the name Brahmatal was given. The word ‘Bramha’ comes from Lord Bramha and ‘Tal’ means lake. It dates back to ancient history many years back when Lord Bramha performed a sacred yajna at this location and the place where the fire was lit, now a temple has been built which is known as the Brahmatal Temple still worshipped by the devotees. According to another folklore, it is also believed that Lord Brahma created this lake because while writing the Vedas here in the meadows he needed pure water to turn the pages.

So from walking through long ridgelines, complete 360° breathtaking views of collosal Himalayan peaks of the Garhwal region, and expansive meadows, Brahmal Trek is absolutely every trekker’s delight undeniably.

For the Brahmatal trek, on Day 1 our team will pick you up from Kathgodam at 9am and from there we will drive to Lohajung which is the base camp for the trek and reach by evening. On the last day, after breakfast, we will leave for Kathgodam and should tentatively reach by 6-7 pm. So for your return journey, you can accordingly make your plan from there onwards. The trains from Kathgodam are mostly at night so it won’t be a difficulty to catch trains on the same day you reach Kathgodam.

December, January, February – Winter

September, October – Autumn

March, April – Spring

May, 1st week of June – Summer

The best part of the Bramhatal Trek is that it can be done all year except the monsoon months.

However, the winter months of December, January, and February is considered to be the best time as the grounds will be full of snow with frozen lakes, crystal clear blue skies, and magnificent views of the high Himalayan mountains of the Garhwal. In winter months, the temperature in day will be in between 8 °C and 10 °C and at night it will fall down between 0 °C and -8 °C. so make sure you have appropriate gear to beat the chilling cold. During the autumn months, the temperature in daytime will be in between 10 °C and 15 °C and at night it will fall down between 0 °C and -5 °C. And during the spring season, the trail will be adorned with blood red rhododendron flowers.

Suitable Age Group: This trek can be done by people of the age group 9 to 60 years. The only requirement is that you should be fit enough to walk a total of 24 km and be able to withstand freezing temperatures. Those who are below 18 years, they need to do this trek with their parents or guardians, and those who are above 60 years, it is advised to bring a medically fit certificate from a doctor.

Mobile networks are available till Lohajung. All of the major operators – Airtel, Vodafone, Jio, and BSNL are available in Lohujung with internet services. However, signals become quite patchy and almost none when you enter the mountains, hence it is better to inform your family from Lohajung itself.