Pick & Drop
Dehradun to Dehradun
Duration
5 Night - 6 Days
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Max Altitude
12,250 Ft
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The Brahmatal Trek is a fantastic winter trek in the Himalayas. It’s known for its beautiful snowy landscapes and amazing mountain views. It’s a great choice for people who want to try a winter trek that’s not too difficult.
Winter Wonderland: From December to March, the area is covered in snow. You’ll walk on snowy paths and see frozen streams. It’s like a magical winter world.
Amazing Mountain Views: You’ll see huge mountains like Trishul and Nanda Ghunti. The views are clear in winter, perfect for taking photos.
Beautiful Brahmatal Lake: This special lake is high up in the mountains. It’s surrounded by snow and is very peaceful. Local stories say a god meditated here.
Walks in Old Forests: You’ll walk through old forests with oak, rhododendron, and fir trees. You might see birds and flowers.
Camping on a Ridge: You’ll camp on a high ridge with amazing views all around. You can see lots of stars at night and beautiful sunrises. Camping in the snow is a unique experience.
Meeting Local People: You’ll pass through small villages and meet local people. You can learn about their culture and food.
Walking in Open Fields: You’ll walk through big open fields that are covered in snow in winter and flowers in spring.
Good for New Trekkers: The Brahmatal Trek is good for people who haven’t trekked much before. The trails are not too steep, and the campsites are comfortable. It’s a great first trek in the snow.
The Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek is an amazing trip in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. It’s a great adventure for anyone who loves mountains. Here’s why you should go on the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek:
Day 1 - From Rishikesh to Lohajung
Altitude: 2300 m/ 7800 ft
Driving Time for Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek: 7 – 8 Hours
Driving distance: 250 km| Approximately 10 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Your Brahmatal Trek adventure begins with a drive from Rishikesh to Lohajung, the starting point of the trek. Lohajung is a village in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, about 250 kilometers from Rishikesh. The drive takes around 10 hours.
The drive from Rishikesh to Lohajung for the Brahmatal Trek is scenic, passing through mountain roads. On a clear day, you can see the Garhwal Himalayas in the distance.
The drive is peaceful, following the River Ganga. You’ll pass three important river meeting points (confluences): Devprayag (Alaknanda and Bhagirathi Rivers), Rudraprayag (Mandakini and Alakananda Rivers), and Karanprayag (Alaknanda and Pindar River). At Devprayag, you can see the distinct colors of the two rivers merging.
Lohajung is close to the Nanda Ghunti peak. If you arrive before sunset, you might see a beautiful sunset on the peak. Local stories say the village is named after a battle (jung) Goddess Parvati fought with a demon named Lohasur.
When you reach Lohajung, you’ll check into a guesthouse. You can freshen up, watch the sunset if time allows, and take a short walk. Lohajung has a small market where you can buy any last-minute trekking supplies for your Brahmatal Trek.
Lohajung is at a high altitude, so it can be cold, especially at night. It can also be rainy or foggy depending on the time of year. Pack warm clothes. In the evening, you’ll get a briefing about the Brahmatal Trek and the plan for the next day. You’ll then have dinner and rest for the night.
Day 2 - Lohajung to Gujreni
Altitude: 2,800 m / 9,200 ft
Driving distance: 2,800 m / 9,200 ft
Accommodation: Tent
Today’s Brahmatal Trek leg takes you from Lohajung to Gujreni. After breakfast, you’ll start trekking uphill on a clear path. The trail goes through the upper part of Lohajung, passing through a nice forest and some houses. You might see Mundoli village after a short walk.
Following water pipes will lead you to more houses and beautiful rhododendron trees. These trees are very colorful in February and March and covered in snow in winter. After trekking for a couple of hours, you’ll reach Begum, a good place to rest with great views of the Himalayan meadows. A short 10-minute walk from Begum, you’ll cross a stream. After another hour of trekking, you’ll arrive at the Gujreni stream, where your campsite will be. The campsite is in a forest with oak, maple, and rhododendron trees.
The Gujreni campsite is also good for birdwatching. You might see birds like the Himalayan woodpecker. After reaching the campsite, you can rest and have lunch. In the evening, you can take short walks to get used to the altitude and enjoy the sunset. You’ll then have dinner and rest for the next day of the Brahmatal Trek.
Day 3 - Gujreni to Tilandi
Altitude: 3,200 m / 10,500 ft
Trek distance: 4-5 km | Approximately 4 hours
Accommodation: Tent
Today’s Brahmatal Trek is a shorter 4-hour trek from Gujreni to Tilandi. After breakfast, you’ll start trekking, going through an oak and rhododendron forest.
The meadows along the way are covered in snow during winter and have colorful flowers in spring. As you walk, you’ll see more oak trees, often covered in snow. After about an hour in the forest, the trees start to disappear, opening up to large meadows.
In the meadows, you’ll see amazing views of Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti and other mountains. The Himalayan scenery is breathtaking.
The Tilandi campsite is on the edge of these meadows. It’s a wide-open space with a peaceful feeling.
Even though today’s trek is short, it offers great views of the Himalayas. At the campsite, you can rest, eat, and take short walks to get used to the altitude. Tilandi has beautiful sunsets, great for photos. It’s also a good place for stargazing and night sky photos before you sleep in your tents on the Brahmatal Trek.
Day 4 - Tilandi to Brahmatal via Jhandi top and Brahmatal summit
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Trek distance: 6 km | Approximately 7-8 hours
Accommodation: Tent
Day four of the Brahmatal Trek involves a 6km, 7-8 hour trek to Brahmatal camp, passing Jhandi Top, Brahmatal Top, and Brahmatal Lake. You’ll start early for sunrise views. After breakfast, you’ll walk along a ridge towards Jhandi Top, which offers amazing views of Mt. Nanda Ghunti and Mt. Trishul, and even the Roopkund trail.
From Jhandi Top, you’ll take a right onto another ridge leading to Brahmatal Top, the highest point of the Brahmatal Trek at 12,250 ft. The views from here are incredible.
Next, you’ll descend to Brahmatal Lake, a highlight of the Brahmatal Trek. The lake is beautiful, especially when frozen in winter. After spending time at the lake, you’ll trek to the Brahmatal campsite, about 500 meters away. You can watch a beautiful sunset from the campsite. After sunset, you’ll have dinner and rest.
Day 5 - Brahmatal to Lohajung
Altitude: 2,300 m / 6,400 ft
Trek distance: 10 km | Approximately 8 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Today is the last day of your Brahmatal Trek, trekking back from Brahmatal to Lohajung. The trek is about 10 kilometers and takes around 8 hours. After breakfast at the campsite, you’ll start descending towards Lohajung. The trail leads directly to Lohajung. You’ll briefly go uphill to Jhandi Top, where you’ll get great mountain views.
From Jhandi Top, take the left path to go down to Lohajung. The mountain views will gradually disappear as you descend. There’s a nice clearing where you can rest. From there, another 1.3 kilometers downhill will take you to the main trail. You’ll then walk through a beautiful Rhododendron forest before getting back onto the man-made trail that connects the mountain villages to Lohajung.
About an hour from the starting point, you’ll reach shepherd huts (Chhanni). Keep following the trail that connects these villages. Enjoy the last views of the mountains and valleys from your Brahmatal Trek.
Soon, you’ll arrive back in Lohajung. You can rest at the guesthouse and have some snacks. If you have time and energy, you can walk around Lohajung and take more pictures. Then, you’ll have dinner and rest.
Day 6: Lohajung to Rishikesh
Drive Distance: 210 kilometers | Approximately 10 hours
Today is the last day of your Brahmatal Trek. After a final tea with the team, you’ll drive back to Rishikesh. The drive from Lohajung to Rishikesh is about 210 kilometers and takes around 10 hours. Breakfast and lunch are not included in the trek cost for this day.
The drive back to Rishikesh follows the same scenic mountain roads you came on. You can enjoy the views and remember your Brahmatal Trek experience.
You’ll arrive in Rishikesh around 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, but this can change depending on traffic and road conditions. From Rishikesh, you can continue your journey or visit nearby places like Dehradun and Mussoorie. These are popular tourist spots.
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Chakrata serves as the base for the Deoban Trek and is well-connected via various modes of transport.
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Drop-Off Information: After the trek, return to Chakrata for onward journeys by road, rail, or air.
Tea / Coffee / Juice
Bread Butter-Jam / Sandwich / Omelette / Aloo Paratha / Mix Veg Poha / Porridge / Chole Bhature / Aloo Poori / Mix Veg Vermicelli
Please Note: This is a Tentative Menu. VibeTheTrek can change/update the menu without any prior notice!
Roti / Paratha / Sabzi / Vegetable Pulao / Jeera Rice / Daal Makhni
Refereshment: Banana / Packed Juice / Biscuit / Chocolate / Dry Fruits
Tea/Coffee, Mix Veg Soup
Bread Pakoda / Maggie / Veg Pakoda
Mattar-Paneer / Rajma-Rice / Roti-Sabzi / Tadka Daal / Aloo-Gobhi / Mix veg Manchurian / Masur Daal
Sweets: Gulab-Jamun / Halwa
Hot Drink: Bournvita
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