Bharamtal Trek
- Region: Uttarakhand
- Trek Duration: 06 Days
- Trek Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Maximum Altitude: 12,200 Ft.
- Approximate Trekking distance: 24 kms.
Brahmatal(12,200 Ft. Altitude & 24 kms. Distance ) - the name iteself is so fascinating that you cannot deny visiting it at least once. Situated in the depths of Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Brahmatal is one of the best treks you could go for in India. Visiting Brahmatal Trek from December to March is the best time. You will see varieties of sights during the whole trek. You will go from dense forests to snowy meadows and much more. You can explore the place up to the hilt.
Your campsite will be at Bekaltal from where you will be able to see great vistas of several peaks and a crystal clear sky. You will see the glamorous sight of Mt. Nanda Ghunti and Mt. Trishul from this place. The whole trek will surely give you a great experience for a lifetime. Trekking always rejuvenates the human body and boosts the power of the body. This 6 days trek will teach you several things including unity, friendship, kindness and in fact you will get knowledge about the culture & tradition followed at this place. You will interact with the locals and will get a chance to know more about this place.
This beautiful journey will start at Rishikesh and will end at an amazing place of Uttarakhand. You don't have to just sit and travel...you must feel and live the all the moments of this trek as they will be so precious for you. The whol trek will make you crazy about everything. You just need to take care of yourself so that there is no impede on the trek's progress. Here you will see slightly ascending slopes. At some places, you may not find networks on your phone. You will also see many small shops of the locals, small villages, natural water streams, kids playing around, dense forests, colorful flowers, and much more.
The Brahmatal Trek is best for beginners or for people who are less trained. The grade of the trek is from easy to moderate. You will find it easy to trek. Though the trek is an easy one, you must prepare yourself physically and mentally. You must prepare your body before coming on the trek so that you can handle any difficulty(if occurs). Meanwhile, if we talk about the package of the Brahmatal trek , then it is most economical at our place. We are highly experienced and trained in this field and provide the best Brahmatal Trek package . Our team always works end to end to provide high class facilities to our customers. With our Brahmatal Trek package , you will find this trek worth going. Once you will go for this trek, you will surely come for the next one.
- DAY 1: Rishikesh to Lohajung(Drive)
- Altitude: 7,662 ft.
- Distance: 250 km
- Time: 10 hours
- Route of the first day will be: Rishikesh - Devprayag- Srinagar- Rudraprayag - KaranprayagDewal - Lohajung.
On the first day, you will reside in the guest house.
- DAY 2: Lohajung to Bekaltal
- DAY 3: Bekaltal to Brahmatal
- DAY 4: Brahmatal to Tilbudi via Brahmatal Pass
- DAY 5: Tilbudi to Lohajung via Wan
- Altitude: 11,250 ft. to 7,650 ft. via 8,000 ft
- Distance: 4 km trek
- Time: 5-6 hours (1-hour drive to Lohajung)
- DAY 6: Lohajung to Rishikesh
- Distance: 210 km
- Time:10 hrs drive
Day 1: Dehradun to Lohajung
On your first day, you will travel from Rishikesh to Lohajung for about 10 hours. Your travel journey from Rishikesh to Lohajung will be full of amazing sights. You will see several beautiful spots during the journey. The journey is quite long yet you will never feel bored due to the lovely weather of the place. As you will move forward, you will come across various places including prayags of Uttarakhand.
Gradually, when you will pass Karanprayag and will reach near Lohajung, you will see the glorious vista of Nanda Ghunti peak. It will surely make your journey worthwhile. You will stay in the guest house at Lohajung. You will have your dinner at the same place. The earlier you will reach the guest house, the more time you will get to explore the place and to relax with an evening cup of tea.
Day 2: Lohajung to Bekaltal (9,690 ft)
On this day you will start your trek from Lohajung. You will begin your trek after having breakfast at the guest house. At the starting of the trek, you will pass through forests. Soon you will reach the village called Mandoli. Here you will see many new things like mud houses, traditional dhabas, etc. Greenery across the place will make you feel peaceful. Soon you will reach a valley where Kali & Pindari rivers meet. After walking for some distance, you will see plenty of rhododendron trees in a beautiful red color.
After crossing the village, you will see a wooden bridge & you will reach Begum ( a rest point). After this, you will cross several streams. The last stream that you will cross will be Gujrani Stream. Soon you will reach Bekaltal which looks beautiful irrespective of the season.
Here you will feel the actual satisfaction & peace. The place is covered with thick oak trees around the camp site. You will start your trek from Dhak Village. This will be your campsite. From here you will also see Khopdaliya lake. Here you will stay over night.
Day 3: Bekaltal to Brahmatal (10,450 ft)
This day's trek will be amidst jungles of oak and rhododendrons. You will see several beautiful flowers on your way. Soon you will reach a meadow, the meadow of Telandi. You can see this meadow of Telandi into a greener one as well as into a snowy one depending on the month you are coming. But irrespective of season, you will always find it beautiful.
Then after crossing this meadow, you will come across a descent which leads to Brahmatal. At your left side, you will see a temple where you can go and explore. From the temple area, you can see Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, and many other peaks which look amazing and enchanting. Your campsite for the day will be near the lake which will be the next level adventure.
Day 4: Brahmatal to Tilbudi via Brahmatal Pass (10,450 ft. to 11,250 ft. via 12,200 ft.)
This day you will trek for Brahmatal. On this day you will discover the beauty of the Brahmatal Trek. You will see so many Oak & Rhododendron trees on your way. You will be welcomed by so many beautiful flowers. Gradually, after covering some twists and turns you will reach Brahmatal Lake. In the proximity of the lake, you will see a small stream which is made up of water due to the melting of snow. You will cross various passes by climbing them. Soon, you will reach the top from where you will be able to see magnificent Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti peaks.
You may explore the place and can take pictures over here. You can enjoy a lot at this beautiful spot. After that you will start descending and will see peaks like Mandi, Neelkanth, Trishul, Maitoli and many more. After a while you will reach Tilbudi campsite where you will stay over night. The campsite is completely surrounded by trees and is beautiful in its own way.
Day 5: Tilbudi to Lohajung via Wan (11,250 ft. to 7,650 ft. via 8,000 ft.)
On your fifth day of the trek, you will move to Lohajung from Tilbudi via Wan. While you will walk through Wan, you will see so many scenic scenes. You may enjoy clicking multiple pictures with your friends. Then soon you will reach a small source of water at Chota Tilbudi. Eventually, you will reach Wan Village which is a beautiful traditional village. And from here, you will reach Lohajung after walking some distance. Stay here for the night and enjoy yourself fully as this will be the last stay of your trek.
Day 6: Lohajung to Rishikesh
On the final day, you will get back to Rishikesh from Lohajung.
Hope you will surely enjoy the Brahmatal Trek and will come again for other treks.
How to Reach Bharamtal Trek
By Air :
If you will come by flight then you will reach Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. There are daily flights from Delhi. After reaching Jolly Grant Airport, you will need to reach Rishikesh Railway Station(your pick-up point).
By Train :
The train is another simplest means to reach Rishikesh Railway Station. Haridwar Railway Station is well connected with various places like Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, MP, etc. From Haridwar Railway Station, you can reach Rishikesh Railway Station easily.
By Bus:
You can easily avail bus service from Delhi. You will directly reach Rishikesh Bus Station. From the bus station, you just need to reach Rishikesh Railway Station.
Inclusions:
1. Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
3. Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
7. Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and return (According to itinerary)
8. Mules to carry the central luggage
Exclusions:
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Insurance.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
Note:
Normally Trip on Himalaya expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.
To book Rupin Pass Trek/ adventure program please use our online booking form or, alternatively, you can call us on the given for confirmation of tour you have to wire a deposit and initial deposit.
Paying the Trek/ Adventure activity fee:
The fee can be paid by online transfer/check deposit/ demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.
When to Book:
It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organising your trip at least five months in advance. (Please contact us if you require a late booking)
Terms for Cancellation & Refund:
Customer is suppose to make a full payment in advance for the confirm bookings.
If in case a confirmed booking needs to be cancel than below are the refund policies
1. Prior 30 days of the confirmed date, 50% of the total amount would be refunded
2. Prior 25 days of the confirmed date, 40% of the total amount would be refunded
3. Prior 20 days of the confirmed date, 30% of the total amount would be refunded
4. Prior 15 days of the confirmed date, 20% of the total amount would be refunded
5. Prior 10 days of the confirmed date, 10% of the total amount would be refunded
Note: After the said time the Trip on Himalaya would not be entertaining any cancelation and no amount would be refunded whatsoever.
Trekking Gear
1. Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
2. Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
3. Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
4. U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1
5. Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each
Footwear
1. Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1
2. Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1
Clothing
1. Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty - 2
2. Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
3. Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
4. Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
5. Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
6. Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
7. Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
8. Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1
9. Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
10. Woolen cap. Qty-1
11. Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1
Toiletries
1. Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream etc.)
2. Sun screen lotion small pack . Qty -1
3. Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1
Utensils
1. Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1
2. Plate. Qty- 1
3. Spoon.Qty-1
4. Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1
Miscellaneous
1. Camera (Optional)
2. Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
3. Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)
Fitness For Trekking
Tips to get fit for Trekking
Experiencing trek is almost everyone's passion or dream. But before starting or planning for a hike, you must be aware of the during and post-trek pain of your body. It is essential to be strong enough to enjoy your whole trek without any disruption of body ache. One book or decide several months before going on a hike, so you have a significant amount of time exercising your body and training it to become flexible for the trek.
Following are some advantages of training yourself before trek:
- It fosters aerobic fitness.
- It improves blood circulation and breathing functions as well.
- It makes the heart strong, preventing it from any problem.
- It helps in toning legs.
- Muscles get build-up which is very beneficial.
Therefore, one must do practice to gain all these benefits. It is not only for the trek but for lifetime fitness also.
Let's have a look at some factors which must be kept in mind to practice before trek:
Importance of Stretching
It helps the body become flexible and allows you to move your body in any direction you want quickly. It helps make the joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees stronger to prevent any mishappening. It provides much relaxation to your body and relieves the pain. And if you are going on a trek, it is essential to practice stretching way before your hike. It will help you in moving to the higher altitudes region more efficiently.
Sleep like baby
It is always said that one must sleep like a baby. It means sleep without any worries. This makes you have an adequate amount of sleep which is a significant factor in daily life. So, practice it daily and also before your trek. Try to make yourself comfortable to sleep at higher altitudes.
Good Shoes-Good Trek
It is so evident that one has to walk and only walk while Trekking, so it is far more essential to have a good pair of trekking/hiking shoes. Practice walking by wearing your boots before the trek to make yourself used to them. You may opt for an option to keep an extra pair in your bag while trek to help yourself in the opposite condition.