Brahma Tal Trek

Participants meet the supplier at Kathgodam and drive to Loharjung. The journey takes about 8-9 hours. The road winds through the beautiful Kumaon region, passing Almora and Kausani. On the way participants take in spectacular views of peaks like Kamet and Panchachuli. By afternoon, participants are in Loharjung. They can spend time in the small market of Loharjung once they check in, or stay in the guesthouse and enjoy the beautiful sunset from their balconies.

Tonight you'll check into a cosy guesthouse in Lohajung. You can freshen up and head out to explore the small market (it closes early so don't delay), and then retire after an early dinner. Don't forget to charge your batteries and phone if you plan to use them on the camping days ahead.

After breakfast, participants start trekking to Bekaltal. They follow a man-made, ascending stone trail. En route they get to take in magnificent views of Nandaghunti Peak. The day's trek is through forests of conifer, cedar, oak and fir. Bekaltal is a beautiful lake that is usually frozen in the months of January and February. The lake is surrounded by oak trees and is a beautiful camping spot.

Tents

Your campsite for the night is alongside the beautiful frozen Bekaltal. There are trees all around, offering shelter and a beautiful silhouette against the night skies.

Participants leave camp early and head to Brahma Tal, the place where Lord Brahma is said to have meditated long ago. The forest is home to Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand. Peaks like Trishul, Bithartoli and Nandaghunti can be seen today.

The lake of Brahmatal is small in size and cannot be located from a distance, specially in winters when it's completely frozen. This is where participants set up camp for the night.

Tents

Tonight you'll camp along the shores of Brahmatal. It can get cold here, but you'll be warm in your sleeping bags and tents.

Today is an easy day where participants will climb to Brahma Tal Peak, which stands at a height of 12,618 ft and then descend back to the campsite. Magnificent views of the Himalayas are on offer as well, especially the up-close sight of Mt. Trishul and Nandaghunti.

Tents

Today is an easy trek. You'll start early to get to the top of Brahmatal Peak and then return to your campsite for a restful day. Overnight in comfortable twin-sharing tents.

Participants return the way they came, back to Loharjung. Overnight stay is in the guesthouse.

Today you'll return to your guesthouse in Lohajung, and you'll be happy to sleep in a real bed tonight.

Supplier drives participants back to Kathgodam. Trip ends here.

Departure from Lohajung

Today is a driving day, while you return to Kathgodam by road. Trip ends here.