Uttarakhand trek
Brahmatal Trek
Winter lakes with Trishul right in front of you
Brahmatal is an easy to moderate winter trek from Lohajung in Uttarakhand, reaching about 12,250 ft with close views of Mt Trishul and Nanda Ghunti. Plan about 6 days from Kathgodam, best from December to March for snow.
- Max altitude
- About 12,250 ft (3,734 m)
- Duration
- About 6 days from Kathgodam
- Difficulty
- Easy-moderate
- Best time
- December to March for snow, also spring and autumn
- Base
- Lohajung
- Getting there
- Kathgodam railway station, about 230 km by road
Brahmatal trek: Trishul Preak before Sunset
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Why people pick Brahmatal
- Frozen lakes and snow ridges in peak winter
- Some of the closest Trishul views on any beginner trek
- A quieter alternative to Kedarkantha
Route, day by day
The usual shape of the trek. Exact camps and timings vary by operator and conditions.
A full day's drive through Kumaon.
Climb through oak forest above Lohajung.
Gain height towards Bekaltal and the ridge.
Early climb to the top for the mountain panorama.
Long walk back down.
Drive back for evening trains.
Fitness
Easy-moderate, with cold nights in winter as the main challenge.
What to carry
- Trekking shoes with ankle support, broken in
- Three warm layers and a waterproof jacket
- Headlamp, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Two water bottles
- Personal medicines and a small first aid kit
- Original photo ID
Brahmatal questions
Both are winter treks for beginners. Kedarkantha has a true summit and is busier. Brahmatal has lakes, bigger Trishul views and fewer people. Kedarkantha is easier to reach from Dehradun, Brahmatal from Kathgodam.
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