Treks · Uttarakhand
Brahmatal
Frozen lakes and front-row seats to Trishul
- Duration
- 6 days
- Experience
- Treks
- Destination
- North India
- Season
- Dec – Mar
- Difficulty
- Easy–Moderate
- Highest point
- 12,250 ft
- Distance
- 24 km
- Begins in
- Lohajung
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 3/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
A winter ridge walk with the giants of Garhwal — Trishul and Nanda Ghunti — in view nearly every step, past the frozen lakes of Bekaltal and Brahmatal.
- Trishul & Nanda Ghunti up close
- Two frozen high lakes
- Ridge-top snow walking
- Quiet, uncrowded trail
Day by day
- D1
Kathgodam → Lohajung
A 10-hour drive through Kumaon to the hamlet of Lohajung (7,600 ft).
- D2
Lohajung → Bekaltal
Through rhododendron forests to the lake of Bekaltal.
- D3
Bekaltal → Tilandi
Climb onto the ridge for first wide views of Trishul at Tilandi camp.
- D4
Tilandi → Brahmatal Top → Brahmatal Lake
Summit the 12,250 ft top for sunrise and descend to the frozen lake.
- D5
Brahmatal → Lohajung
Long descent back to Lohajung via Daldum.
- D6
Lohajung → Kathgodam
Drive back, reaching Kathgodam by evening.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Pickup & drop from the base city
- Tents, sleeping bags & mats
- All meals on trek
- Trek leader & local guides
- Permits & forest fees
- First-aid kit
- Microspikes & gaiters on snow routes
- Travel to the base city
- Offloading of personal bags
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- This journey reaches high altitude — see what thin air does in our altitude explorer, and tell your trip planner about any health conditions.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.