A high-altitude Himalayan trek through snowy forests, open meadows and beautiful alpine lakes, with dramatic views of the surrounding Garhwal mountains.
Brahmatal is a beautiful high-altitude trek in Uttarakhand, known for its alpine lakes, forest trails and wide Himalayan landscapes.
The route begins around Lohajung and gradually climbs through forests and mountain clearings towards the higher terrain around Brahmatal.
During the winter season, snow can transform the trail into a completely different landscape, with frozen or snow-covered sections around the lake and surrounding meadows.
EXPLORE THE ROUTE →A quiet alpine lake surrounded by high mountain terrain, forests and open Himalayan landscapes.
A practical six-day itinerary. Exact walking times, campsites and distances can change according to weather, snow, trail conditions and group pace.
Begin the journey with a scenic drive towards Lohajung, the main roadhead and base area for the Brahmatal trek.
The route gradually enters the higher Himalayan landscape, passing through mountain villages and forested valleys.
Overnight: Lohajung · Trek baseStart walking from Lohajung and enter the forest trail towards Bekaltal.
The route climbs gradually through oak and rhododendron forests. During winter, snow can cover large sections of the trail.
Approx. 6–8 km · Overnight near BekaltalLeave Bekaltal and continue towards Brahmatal through forest and open mountain terrain.
As the trail rises, the landscape becomes more open. Reach the Brahmatal area and spend time taking in the surrounding Himalayan scenery.
Approx. 5–7 km · Overnight near BrahmatalBegin the day's climb towards the higher ridge and Brahmatal Top, subject to weather and trail conditions.
On clear days, the higher sections offer expansive views towards the surrounding Himalayan ranges. Snow and wind can make this section considerably more demanding in winter.
Approx. 5–7 km · Weather dependentBegin the descent through the forest trails, returning via Bekaltal towards Lohajung.
The landscape gradually becomes greener and the altitude decreases as the trail returns towards the lower mountain settlements.
Approx. 10–12 km · Overnight: LohajungAfter breakfast, begin the return drive from Lohajung towards Dehradun or Rishikesh.
The Brahmatal journey ends as you leave the mountain roads and begin the onward journey home.
Trek completed · Onward driveVisit Brahmatal and Bekaltal, two beautiful high-altitude lakes surrounded by Himalayan forest and mountain terrain.
In the snow season, the forests, meadows and lake surroundings can become completely transformed.
Higher sections provide broad mountain views when visibility and weather conditions allow.
The approach combines oak and rhododendron forests with open high-altitude terrain.
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