The trailhead
Oak forest, a frozen lake, and a summit ridge aimed at Trishul.
ValleyRides uses this trailhead for fixed departures. The trek page lists the drive, the walking days, the stay and the meals.
Getting there
Meet at Kathgodam railway station in the morning. The drive to Lohajung takes the rest of day 1. Kathgodam is the practical railhead from Delhi.
The walking
Comfortable with two back-to-back days of 5 to 6 hours, plus a cold summit morning.
Meet at Kathgodam. The group is 8 to 12 guests, ages 12 to 58.
About 22 km of walking.
Treks from Lohajung
One departure leaves from this trailhead.
Moderate
6D/5N
Popular
Lohajung · Uttarakhand
Brahmatal Trek
A quieter winter trek to a frozen lake and a ridge facing Trishul and Nanda Ghunti.
- Bekal Tal in the oak forest
- Brahmatal lake under snow
- Summit ridge facing Trishul
- Lower crowds than the classic winter routes
- 1 Kathgodam to Lohajung · Guesthouse
- 2 Lohajung to Bekal Tal · Camp
- 3 Bekal Tal to Brahmatal · Camp
- 4 Summit and down toward the road · Guesthouse or camp
- 5 Buffer and drive toward Kathgodam · Guesthouse
- 6 Drive to Kathgodam · Trip ends
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