Brahmatal Lake, Image Credit: Unsplash
He Brahmatal Lake It is a destination with great religious significance as it is the place that Lord Brahma considered his abode for meditation for thousands of years. It is also considered to be the home of the Brahmkamal, the primordial flower of the Himalayan region. The surface of the lake is completely frozen during the winter months from October to March.
He Brahmatal Emigrate
The route itself is 28 kilometres long and starts in Lohajung in the Chamoli region of the Garhwal Himalayas. From there, the route offers a truly authentic view of the Himalayas, through deep coniferous forests and rows of rhododendrons.
Best time to visit
The best time for Brahmatal trekking is during the winter months from December to March, ideal for snow. hikingThe months of September to December offer spectacular views of sunsets and sunrises. From April to August, the flora and fauna are at their peak, allowing hikers to appreciate the natural beauty of the region.
Stay options
Lohajung, the base camp for some of the famous trekking routes. Here you can find numerous hotels, guesthouses and homestays, which are affordable and offer fantastic views. During the trek, you may have to resort to sleeping in tents.
How to reach Brahmatal trekking
By bus: There is a functional road leading up to the trekking base camp, Lohajung.
By train: Kathgodam railway station is the nearest railway station to Brahmatal Lake. It also connects to many other destinations and cities like Delhi, Lucknow, Dehradun and Howrah.
By air: The nearest airport to Brahmatal Lake is Pantnagar Domestic Airport, just 32 km from Kathgodam. UttarakhandThe city’s airport connects directly to Delhi with 4 return flights every week.
Things to keep in mind
Brahmatal trekking is a high altitude trek with difficulty level ranging from easy to moderate. The trekking altitude is 3,718.56 meters and the distance covered is 25 km with an average of 5 km per day. The trekking duration is 5 nights/6 days (Dehradun to Dehradun). The cost of the trekking is approximately Rs 6,000.
What should I carry for Brahmatal trek?
Essential items to carry on the Brahmatal Trek include waterproof trekking shoes, warm clothes, trekking pants, T-shirts, thermal clothing, sunglasses, a cap, waterproof gloves, socks, a headlamp/LED, a raincoat/ponchos, ID and a day pack.
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