This post was last updated on October 19th, 2022 at 11:04 am
Introduction
Brahmatal trek is a challenging trek but very rewarding. The best time to visit Brahmatal is during May and June. This region is covered by snowfall between November and April, so you will have to carry your equipment with you on the way to get ready for this adventure.
The temperature during this season can range from 0 degrees Celsius to -15 degrees Celsius, which makes it suitable for all seasons as well as people who suffer from respiratory problems such as asthma or bronchitis or any other ailment like heart problems etc…
How to Reach Brahmatal
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport (JAI), Dehradun is the nearest airport.
By Rail: Jolly Grant Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
By Road: The nearest road head is Lohajung, which is about 35 km from Joshimath.
Where To Stay Near Brahmatal?
Brahmatal is a small town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It lies at an altitude of 2,100 meters and has a population of around 4,000 people. There are many places to stay near Brahmatal, but if you want to stay in an eco-friendly place then consider staying at one of these nearby accommodations:
Guest Houses – These are ideal for tourists who want to enjoy their time in India without having all the hassle associated with hotels such as cooking their food or cleaning up after themselves while they’re there. If you’re looking for somewhere close by and still relaxing enough so that it doesn’t feel like work then this would be perfect! You can also find cheaper rates here than some other options above which makes this one especially appealing if money isn’t too much concern right now (more information below).
Things to Carry During Your Trip
Here are the things you should carry during your trip:
- Raincoat, waterproof jacket, and gloves.
- Sunscreen lotion, hat, sunglasses, and socks.
- A thermos of hot chocolate or other warm beverage to keep you warm on cold nights (the temperature can drop below zero).
- Water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
- If possible bring a first aid kit with Band-Aid brand adhesive bandages, tweezers, and antibiotic ointment with two extra rolls of toilet paper per person (one roll per person).
- The first aid kit should also include any prescription medications that one might need on their travels such as antibiotics for travel sickness or asthma inhalers for those who have trouble breathing in high altitudes.
Summary of the Itinerary
You can start the trek from Lohajung, which is a small village in Uttarakhand. The first leg of your journey will be to the Brahmatal base camp, which is located at an altitude of 4,841 meters above sea level. From here, you can continue uphill towards Brahmal top (6km) and then take off on a day-long trekking adventure to Khulara village where you’ll spend two nights before heading back down to Joshimath via jeep or horseback ride.
Day 1 – Delhi to Lohajung
You can choose to travel by road or by train. If you travel by road, it will take you about 10 hours to reach Lohajung. However, if you take a direct train from Delhi to Lohajung, it will only take around 2 hours.
Day 2 – Trek from Lohajung to Brahmatal Base Camp, 12250 ft.
This day is mostly spent in a forest area. You will have to walk along the trail and reach Lohajung village at an altitude of 12,250 ft. Thereafter, you can choose to continue with your journey or stay overnight at this place. Lohajung is a small village in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand that lies between two rivers named Budhil and the Sankhwati River that flows through it. The trek from Lohajung to Brahmatal Base Camp takes about 8 hours on foot with an elevation gain of about 4500 ft per day (4 km).
Day 3 – Trek from Brahmatal Base Camp to Brahmatal Top, 13426 ft. and back, 4 hrs.
The trek begins with an easy walk up a path that starts at around 5500m altitude and ends at 6100 meters (20200 feet) above sea level. This is the highest point you can reach on your first day of trekking in Ladakh and it’s also known as “Brahmatal Peak” or “Khardong Hillock” because it looks like a hillock when viewed from below but then comes into view when you get closer to it looking like a peak with snow-capped peaks around it
Day 4 – Trek from Brahmatal Base Camp to Khulara Village, 8500 ft. via Bekaltal Lake, 8 hrs.
Trek time: 8 hrs.
Total trek distance: 12 km.
Total elevation gain/loss: 5500 ft./2000ft
Day 5 – Drive from Khulara Village to Joshimath, 5-6 hours. Departure by evening.
It takes around 5-6 hours to reach Joshimath from Khulara Village. The drive can be completed in a day, but it is better to start early in the morning so that you don’t get delayed at any point.
Departure time depends on the time of year, but usually, you will have to leave by evening or nightfall. Departure time depends on the time of day as well: if it’s not too hot outside then you can go out even earlier than usual (around 9 AM), but if it is hot then don’t leave until after noon at least!
Departure time also depends on what weekday it is—we recommend leaving either Monday or Tuesday evening so that there will still be plenty of daylight left when you arrive at Joshimath since this area gets very little sunlight during winter months due to heavy cloud cover over most of Uttarakhand region during these months.”
You can trek to Brahmtal from December to March
The best time for trekking at Brahmatal is December- March. This period is considered to be very cold in winter, but it will not be so cold as compared to other seasons. During this period, the temperature stays around 7°C and you can enjoy your trip without having any difficulties or discomfort due to extreme weather conditions.
The best time for visiting Brahmatal is between October and May because there are fewer tourists here than when you go during summers with their large crowds which may cause inconvenience for travellers.
