Brahmatal Trek

Nowadays, there are a large number of people who are in the lookout of some change from their daily life that has become monotonous. This is mainly because the chaos of regular life takes a huge toll on the mental peace of individuals. When it comes to seeking peace, there is nothing better suited than the concrete jungles of the mighty and the majestic Himalayas. Going for the Brahmatal trek in the Himalayas is one of the best ways of replenishing energy and getting up and close with nature. Brahmatal offers a beautiful and stunning sight of the Himalayas along with Nanda Ghunti and Mount Trishul. The place also offers a bird's eye view of the unique Roopkund Lake along with good scopes of capturing the sight of the snow-capped ranges. Avid nature lovers and photographers can capture all these sights in their cameras.

Brahmatal trek is considered one of the most beautiful treks in India mainly because it takes the trekkers through hushed hamlets, conifers, streams, oak forests and beautiful valleys. During winters, the entire region is capped with snow which again offers an unmatched view of the Himalayas.     

Historical Reference to Brahmatal Trek

Cloaked deep in culture and mythology, the Brahmatal trek captivates your senses with its mystic elegance and charm. Brahmatal, the name comes from Lord Brahma, the Almighty and the Creator. Legend has it that Lord Braham meditated at this place. Brahmatal also offers astonishing sights of the holy Nanda Devi range which is considered the Goddess Nanda Devi's abode. It even features Mount Trishul which appears in the form of a consecrated trident of Trishul. Then there is Mount Kamet which is the revered peak of the Hindus. The main base camp of the Brahmatal trek is Lohagunj. It is believed that this was the place where Goddess Parvati fought with Lohasur and even killed him. The name of the place Lohagunj comes from Jung, which means Fight and the name of the demon Lohasur.

About the Journey

Brahmatal trek offers breathtaking sights along with a serene ambience. It can prove to be a memorable experience both for beginners into trekking and even the seasoned trekkers. It is a new trekking trail that remains very quiet and under-rated. Nevertheless, it is filled with undiscovered regions that are waiting to gain popularity. So, if you are in the lookout of a calming trek away from the crowd at the majority of the treks, this will be the perfect choice for you.

Brahmatal is an enhancing trek that takes the adventurers through beautiful fields and vistas of the Roopkund trekking trail as well. You can remain assured of getting amazing sights of Bedni Bugyal, Junargali and Ali Bugyal. Just like all the other Himalayan trekking expeditions, even with Brahmatal, you will be getting snow-capped routes. If you are lucky enough, you might even experience snowfall during the expedition. Located in Chamoli in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, the summit provides a wonderful 360° view of different peaks lined up close. There are several peaks that the trekkers can see during their Brahmatal trekking expedition. These include Kumaon, Trishul, Hathi-Ghoda and Nanda Devi ranges. The sight of the powerful sun shining over the ice-covered mountains is simply breathtaking. Apart from this, there are beautiful sights of the valleys and the meadows.   

Travel To and From the Brahmatal Trek

Lohagunj is the base camp for Brahmatal trek. But because Kathgodam is better connected with the other cities like Dehradun and Delhi, it is used as the starting and endpoint of the trek.

• There are both direct and indirect flights available to and from Pantnagar Airport to different airports across the nation. This is the nearest airport to Kathgodam. The airport lies at a distance of 30 kilometres from Kathgodam which means it is a 1-hour drive. There are shared cabs, private cars and buses available from the airport. Once you reach Kathgodam, private cars and buses are available for Lohagunj. This will be an eight to ten hour's drive as Lohagunj lies at a distance of 250 kilometres from Kathgodam. The drive will take you through the serene and mesmerizing towns of Kausani, Ranikhet, Dewal and Gwaldam.
• There are many trains also connecting Kathgodam to the other cities of India. Kathgodam railway station is the nearest railway station to Lohagunj.