Brahmatal Trek

On Day 1, you reach the base camp of Brahmatal, Lohajung, a remote village on the Eastern Garhwal side of the Himalayas. OWLS organizes the transport from Dehradun to Lohajung. The taxi leaves OWLS pick-up point, Inter State Bus Stand, Dehradun (ISBT Dehradun) at 6 AM.  The distance is covered in 10-11 hours. 

(Note: Fare for a 5-7 seater cab will be Rs. 6,500 per vehicle, and 12-seater Tempo Traveller will cost Rs. 9,500. The amount will be shared among the participants and paid directly to the driver.)

The trail to Bekaltal is through a dense forest on a well-defined path. You will gradually ascend to reach the first campsite. The trail is 6 kms long today and you will navigate on a moderate ascent. Bekaltal is an alpine lake that remains frozen in peak winter.

You start from Bekaltal early in the morning after your breakfast. A challenging section awaits you through the forest which opens up into the high altitude meadows of Tilandi. You cover the distance of 8 kms in around 7-8 hours. The trail traverses through a tranquil forest and the snow studded mountains keep you company throughout the trail.

You will start from the Brahmatal campsite early in the morning to catch the sunrise from the summit of the Brahmatal trek. Golden rays shining on Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti is something you should not miss. Witnessing the sunrise from the Brahmatal Top is a sight that etches in your mind and heart for life.

Starting early in the morning from the Brahmatal campsite, you will climb till the Jhandi top and take a new route to get down to Lohajung. This trail will pass thorugh a jungle and finally end up in Lohajung. It will take close to 7-8 hours of trekking to get back to Lohajung.

On Day 6 of the trek you will be back in Dehradun between 7-8 PM. If you are booking an onward journey, make sure to keep some buffer hours. We suggest OWLS participants keep a buffer day for emergencies. Brahmatal Experience is 6 days long, however, it is safe to keep an extra 7th day outside the itinerary. In case of bad weather, landslides, or any unavoidable circumstances. If you don’t use the buffer day, you can always explore Rishikesh, Haridwar, or Mussoorie.

The cab costs Rs.7,500 for an SUV and Rs.10,000 for a Tempo Traveler. This amount can be shared among the participants and paid directly to the driver.

Brahmatal Trek is in Uttarakhand. The trek starts from a small village called Lohajung in the Chamoli district.

Lohajung village in Chamoli is the base camp of Brahmatal trek.

The total distance of the Brahmatal trek around is 22 kms. You walk an average of 4-5 hours daily.

It takes 6 days to complete Brahmatal trek, including travel to and from the base camp.

The summit of the trek is at an altitude of 11,500 ft./3505 m.

Yes, if you are a beginner with decent physical fitness, you can consider the trek after consulting our Outdoor Leader.

The trek can be categorised as easy to moderate, considering the duration and altitude of Brahmatal. 

If you maintain a regular fitness routine, you can complete the Brahmatal trek comfortably. Prior experience of a high-altitude trek is not mandatory.

The Brahmatal trek is challenging and has long hiking hours. The trek requires experienced guides to help you navigate the difficult terrain. If you plan to go solo on this trek, hiring a guide is recommended to avoid any unforeseen situation.

Brahmatal temperature during the day will be between 8°C and 10°C in winter months. The night gets colder and the temperature ranges between 0°C and -8°C. 

Learn more about Brahmatal trek temperature here. 

The best time to visit Brahmatal trek is winter.  Another good time to visit Brahmatal is the autumn season. 

Find out more about the best time to visit Brahmatal Trek here. 

Brahmatal starts receiving snowfall in December. The entire trail turns into a winter wonderland as snowfall intensifies after December. You will find snow on the Brahmatal trek from December till February end.

Brahmatal trek cost is Rs 9999/-

The trek cost covers your experience from base camp to base camp. The trek cost covers your accommodation at the base camp and during the trek. 

The most important thing to do on a trek to avoid AMS is to drink water, more than your daily intake. Water is an excellent way to avoid AMS. Along with this, you should also have all the nutritious meals we provide on the trek. If you still are sceptical about getting AMS, we would advise you to carry Diamox tablets with you. However, according to the situation your Outdoor leader will advise whether or not you should take it.

We encourage everyone to trek, even if or not they have a medical condition. We have an in-house doctor at OWLS with whom you can discuss your medical condition and accordingly, we can help you better prepare you for the trek.

Please keep the following documents ready before filling out this form

1. ID proof
2. Health form (for all participants of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh treks) and (for all participants <15 and > 60 years of age)
3. RTPCR for children <15 years/Vaccination certificate for adults (for Nepal treks)

Although we provide filling breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with morning tea and evening snacks, you can carry some light snacks for munching on the trail. You can carry protein bars, dry fruits, and homemade snacks like Shakkarpara to help you give that extra energy on the trek. 

All our Outdoor Leaders are trained and experienced leaders. They have completed basic Mountaineering Course, and are equipped with basic first-aid knowledge. Our leaders are certified Wilderness First Responder course

You don’t need to carry your medical kit. If you have your prescribed medications, you need to carry them on the trek

The accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. One tent will be shared by two trekkers. 

Yes. Communicate your requirement to the trek leaders beforehand, as it will be difficult to arrange to offload at the last minute. The offloading charges will be Rs 350 per bag, and your bag should not weigh more than 9 kg. 

Note: At OWLs, we suggest our participants carry their backpacks and avoid offloading. However, in case of pressing circumstances, you can opt for offloading.

Yes, you can leave the extra luggage at the base camp. However, do not leave valuables like laptops, jewellery, or any other expensive items in the base camp. 

The OWLS team will set up a toilet tent near the campsites. The toilets will be dry toilets and you will have to use toilet paper. There will be a pit dug by the team and you will have to cover your nature’s call with dry soil. Avoid using wet wipes, as they are not biodegradable. At OWLS, we thrive to leave no trace in the mountains. 

At the base camp, you will have regular concrete toilets.

The food offered will be as per the nutritional requirements. As you will be walking every day for 4-6 hours, you will be burning a good amount of calories. The team makes sure that the food you will be offered is healthy and helps you sustain through the day. The regular meal comprises eggs, locally grown vegetables, rice, roti, and pulses. The menu changes from day to day. 

You will have access to most of the mobile networks at the base camp in Lohajung. We suggest our participants make important calls while at the base camp. There will be no signals throughout the trek. 

It is recommended to drink water from natural sources when acclimatizing to the temperature of the mountains. Since resources are limited at high altitudes, we do not provide hot water. However, during the winter months, when natural water sources freeze, we do provide water to our participants. Another reason for avoiding hot water on our trek is to prevent health issues such as diarrhoea.

The last ATM will be in Karnaprayag. 

Carry a sufficient amount of cash with them. Since the base camp is situated away from the cities and lacks basic facilities like ATMs and digital payment options, it is always better to be prepared. 

You can carry the cash for cab fare and food to and from the base camp. We suggest carrying a minimum of 5-6k to ensure you have enough funds for your journey.