Brahmatal Trek

Trip provided by - Kailashrath

7000.00 / per head

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Overview

Brahmatal Trek

  • Location            : Lohajung, Uttarakhand 
  • Duration           : 5D/4N
  • Level                  : Moderate
  • Height               : 12,500 ft
  • Pick Up/Drop   : Lohajung
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lohajung | 7,600 ft

  • Reach Lohajung by 4 PM. It's a beautiful village in the Uttarkashi district. 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 centre of 15-16 small villages. There are a couple of stores available to shop any of the items if you have missed. 
  • Members will undergo the Registration process at 5 PM and will attend the briefing for the trek at 6 PM followed by distribution of items like Rucksack, Gaiters, Microspikes and Trekking sticks. 
  • Overnight at Lohajung base camp.

Day 2: Lohajung to Bekaltal (Khopdalia) | 7,600 ft to 9,700 ft | 6 km | 5 hrs

  • 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: Bekaltal to Brahmatal | 9,700 ft to 10,900 ft | 6 km | 5-6 hrs

  • 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 traverse the next day. 
  • Overnight stay at Brahmatal campsite.

Day 4: Brahmatal to Khorurai via Brahmatal Top | 10,900 ft to 11,200 ft via 12,250 ft | 7 km | 7 hrs

  • 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: Khorurai to Lohajung |  11,200 ft to 7,600 ft | 6 km | 5-6 hrs

  • 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.Participants can go to Haridwar/Kathgodam today. Cabs are available on request.
Things to carry

✔️Trekking shoes : Carry water proof trekking shoes with good grip and ankle support. Do not carry sports shoes.

✔️Three layers of warm clothes : Carry two or three-layer jackets, fleece jackets and a padded jacket.
✔️Two/Three trek pants : Carry light cotton trek pants. Denim/jeans and shorts are not suitable for trekking.
✔️Three t-shirts (collared/dri-fit) : Full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sun burns on the neck and arms. Carry one or two dri-fit t-shirts.
✔️Thermals : Carry thermals (top and bottom).
✔️Sunglasses : Sunglasses are mandatory. There will be lot of snow on the trek and can cause snow blindness.
✔️Cap : At high altitude, the sun is extra harsh so carry a cap to protect yourself.
✔️Water proof hand gloves : Carry water proof gloves and avoid woollen gloves as they will get wet if you touch snow.
✔️Socks (3-4 pairs) and a pair of woollen socks : Apart from two sports socks, you can take a pair of woollen socks for the night.
✔️Headlamp/LED torch : Mandatory
✔️Raincoat/Ponchos : At high altitudes, snowfall and rain are quite common and it’s mandatory to carry a poncho so that you don’t get wet. The trek will continue as planned even during rainfall.
✔️Lunch box and water bottle : Every participant should have their personal lunch box and a water bottle [insulated type].

Inclusion & exclusion

Inclusions

 Accommodation (3 sharing tent)
 Meals (Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner)
 Rucksack (60L + rain cover)
 Camping charges (forest and camping permissions)
 Trekking equipment (High quality tent, sleeping bag etc)
 Gaiters (to protect your shoes from snow)
 Safety equipment (advance first-aid kit)
 Expert trek Leaders (certified trek and camp leaders)
 Expert Trek Support Team (cook, helpers etc)
 GST 5%
 Personal Insurance (via ASC 360)

Exclusions

❎ Transportation and food to and from the base camp
❎ Backpack offloading charges
❎ Any Personal Expenses
❎ Cost of Emergency

Key guidelines
  • Costs include 5% GST, with free coordination for one member in a group of 20 or two members in a group of 30.
  • Brand protection guaranteed for exclusive batches of 10 or 20 participants.
  • 25% advance payment. Final payment should be paid 7 days before the trek date.
  • Cancellation within 14 days before the trek date incurs no refund; cancellations earlier than 14 days incur a charge of ₹2,000 per person.
  • Medical certificate, NOC, Aadhaar card copy, and a passport-sized photograph are required during base camp registration.
  • Porter services for personal luggage (available upon prior request).
  • Smoking and alcohol consumption are strictly prohibited.
  • Refer to the detailed 'Things to Carry' list provided, covering all necessary clothing and trekking essentials.
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