Brahmatal Trek – Winter Snow Adventure!

[Amit Diwakar]

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Brahmatal Trek is a well-known winter hike that offers amazing views over the high peaks of the Himalayas. It is renowned among walkers who want to hike in the snow. You will reach the summit of this journey at 12,250 feet. Brahmatal hike is known as a moderately challenging walk.

Brahmatal is a lake, which Lord Brahma stated he meditated for many years, according to legendary belief. This is one of the top hiking spots in the Himalayas. The walk will lead you to two lakes, a wide Himalayan wilderness, lovely valleys, sheltered hamlets, rivers and oaks and conifers.

This wonderful snow trip takes about 6-7 days to cover and is 22 kilometres long. The trip begins in Kathgodam – a city in the district of Nainital, Uttarakhand. The journey will move from Kathgodam to Lohajung Basecamp.

Lohajung is in the Garhwal Himalayas in a small settlement in the Chamoli District. The base camp for popular treks like Roopkund, Bedni Bugyal and Brahmatal trek is considered. In addition, the trail continues in the direction of Lake Bekaltal - a lake on the Brahmatal lake path.

You pass through lovely oak woods. It is also renowned as Brahmatal Lake's nicest campsite. In the winter, the lake is frozen and offers amazing views of the area.

The walk leads to the gorgeous green trees and beautiful wilderness.

Lake Brahmatal is 3,400m high from Bekaltal. The lake is located. The panoramic view on the right and the roopkund on the opposite side of the Trishul and Nanda Ghunti peaks in the Himalayas can be seen. Feel the winds on your face and enjoy the nicest views in your eyes. Please spend time beside the frozen lake and look about at the lovely, white snow. You'll see mountain layers a mile from each other.

Square your tents on the summit and stay at the Brahmatal Peak day and night.

This hike usually ends in Lohajung. You will begin to walk from Brahmatal to the settlement of Daldun. On your way you will pass Chota Jhandidar and Bada Jhandidar. The trail will be a spectacular mountain ridge on the opposite side with descending valleys.

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From Daldun to Lohajung this incredible adventure concludes.

You can choose to be in bed & breakfasts and homes in the villages during the trip. And get an opportunity to explore the local culture and lifestyle. At the summit, you won't find food. You're going to find tea shops near the settlements during the trial. You must take a cook to prepare dinner for yourself. And don't forget to take your own personal equipment.

Reserve the best tour operator for your package with everything you need, including food, tents, hiking machines, bed bags, etc.

This winter hike is the greatest time to accomplish it. The lake is frozen and looks lovely. At -4°C in night and at 10°C in the daytime, the temperature is exceedingly low. During the summer, you will observe pink flowers in rhododendrons and oaks. In spring and autumn, the weather remains frigid. The trail gets treacherous and the location is prone to surprise landslides and is suggested to avoid treking in monsoon. At a higher altitude, snowfall is extremely usual. Due to the little or no interface in such locations the Brahmatal Trek is wonderful. Here nature alone is commanding and the unspoilt yet exquisite beauty provides.

Transport to Kathgodam, Uttarakhand can be easily found. From Delhi, you can get directly to Kathgodam via bus or train. Pantnagar Airport is roughly 35 kilometres from the nearest airport. Taxis or cabins that carry you to Kathgodam are easy to find.

Highlights of the trek:-

• One of winter's best high peak trips
• Fascinating views of the Himalayas
• A hike through the Rhododendron, oak, coniferous and pine forests.
• Camping and snow hiking on the frozen lakes
• Here are some quick tips for trekkers:
• Carry with you always the minimum weight.
• Mountain disease is a relatively prevalent problem. Therefore, ensure that you get acclimated through enough pauses.
• It is not easy to trek at greater altitudes. It is therefore recommended that you begin yoga and practise before the hike.
• Do this hike with a skilled, certified guide.

It's an incredible backpack journey if you are a single traveller.

In the highlands, networks are very poor, it is recommended that the family and the individual who is concerned be informed before the trip.

Lake Trek is an excellent winter tour. Brahmatal Lake Trek. For your next snow adventure, you will discover the best vistas and develop abilities. This walk takes a lengthy week, exploring nature and we tell you that this journey will never be regrettable.

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