QUICK INFORMATION ON BRAMMAH VALLEY

TREK DURATION

7 days (Suid village, Jammu to Suid village)

HIGHEST ALTITUDE

11,600 ft / 3,535 metres

TRAIL LENGTH

Approx 46.8 km (Suid to Suid)

TREK STARTS FROM

Suid village, Kisthwar region, Jammu

AGE GROUP

Age: 12 to 55

FITNESS REQUIRED

You should comfortably and consistently be able to run 5 km in under 35 mins before your trek. More details

WHAT TO CARRY

Up to 8-9 kg backpack which contains .

RENT GEAR

High quality gear available on rent.

CLOAKROOM

A cloakroom is available to keep one bag (No valuables must be kept)

TREK DURATION

7 days (Suid village, Jammu to Suid village)

HIGHEST ALTITUDE

11,600 ft / 3,535 metres

TRAIL LENGTH

Approx 46.8 km (Suid to Suid)

Brammah Valley Trek

Jammu and Kashmir's new trek discovery

While some of our treks in Jammu & Kashmir are very popular, only a few know that other treks in Jammu & Kashmir are equally exciting, yet the adventure is different.

The new Brammah Valley trek in the Kishtwar National Park blends the beauty of Kashmir with the kind of landscape we have not usually seen on treks.  

First, the Brammah Valley trek offers stunning views of the four prominent peaks of Kishtwar, all above 6,000 m. Getting so close to such big summits on a trek is rare. It’s not just the summit; you see these big mountains from the base to the summit! To compare, at Gaumukh Tapovan, trekkers see the full height of Mt. Shivling and are in complete awe. They get to see around 2,500 metres of the mountain. On the Brammah Valley trek, you see almost 4,000 metres of the big mountains in one go! The impact is nearly two times as much. 

You also camp next to these mountains at Kiddar Maidan, the trek's unique river delta campsite. 

From the Kiddar Maidan campsite, on your left are the Eiger and Tarparan summits. On your right lies Mt. Brammah I, the second-highest peak in Jammu. Right next to it is the prominent Mt. Brammah Wife (surprisingly, that is the name!)

On this trek, you are trekking through the heart of the Kishtwar National Park. Kishtwar is known for its dense forest. You trek through the forests every day of your trek. The gradient of these forests is gently ascending with short steep sections, making it a very pleasant trek. 

These are primarily coniferous, with a heady scent wafting through the woods as you trek along. In between are maples, except for a small patch of beautiful silver birch trees just before Kiddar Maidan. The variety of coniferous trees you find on this trek is unmatched. There are Chir pines, Deodars, Abies pin-drow, and spruces. The trees are sometimes so tall that they almost touch the sky. 

What trekkers will love about these forests is how they are laid out. Every moment in the forest is mesmerising. Now and then, lovely clearings pop out of the forests. At other times, sunlight streams in through the trees in wonderful layers. 

At every turn, there are exciting views. It becomes like a game to see what new surprises the forests have in store for us. 

The Nath river accompanies you throughout the trek. Even while trekking in the deep forests, you constantly hear the river. The river starts to calm down as you trek deeper into the valley and becomes completely silent when you reach Kiddar Maidan. In the extensive grasslands of Kiddar Maidan, beside the silently gliding Nath river, is where we camp. If there were awards for the most beautiful campsites on our treks — this would be one of the top contenders.

Kishtwar is surrounded by high mountains, making it a natural fortress. The steep mountains provide a natural barrier to the outside world. This may be why Kistwar has always been so isolated from the rest of the country. 

The Kistwar valley is also known for its alpine meadows and high-altitude wetlands. Our Brammah Valley trek takes us through each of these wonders. 

Kishtwaris comprise most of the valley's population and are well-known for their distinctive culture, practises, and language. Unlike the rest of Kashmir, we see temples and mosques coexisting. A part of our trek falls on the trek to the Hudh Mata temple. 

Even the architecture of the houses is distinctive. On the trek, we pass through tiny villages hanging on hillsides. Yet, from their precarious perches, the homes display an architecture from a world we rarely see. 

In the Brammah valley, trekkers will find a new world of discovery waiting to be made. Trekkers must take advantage of the few spots we have available on the trek this year. 

Videos to Prepare for Brammah Valley

Watch these videos to prepare for your Brammah Valley trek.

Quick Itinerary

A route map of the Brammah Valley trek

Day 1

Drive from Jammu to Suid Village via Kishtwar

Drive: 268 km  | Duration: 9-10 hours | Pick up point: Indira Chowk, Jammu

Transport will be organised at 5 am from Indira Chowk, Jammu. However the cost of travel has to be paid by the trekkers. It will cost Rs 10,000 for 6-7 seater vehicle.

Day 2

Trek from Suid village to Gogut campsite

Trek distance: 9.1 km        | Duration: 7 hours     | Altitude: 5,600 ft to 7,890 ft

Day 3

Trek from Gogut to Kaikut campsite

Trek distance: 8.2 km        | Duration: 6 hours     | Altitude: 7,890 ft to 9,577 ft

Day 4

Trek from Kaikut campsite to Kiddar Maidan; Trek to the Brammah ridge and back

Trek distance: 6.1 km       | Duration: 3 hours      | Altitude: 9,577 ft to 10,960 ft; to 11,600 ft and back to 10,960 ft

Day 5

 Trek from Kiddar Maidan to Hawal campsite

Trek distance: 10.1 km      | Duration: 6 hours     | Altitude: 10,960 ft to 8,745 ft

Day 6

Trek from Hawal to Suid village

Trek distance: 13.3 km      | Duration: 7 hours    | Altitude: 8,745 ft to 5,600 ft

Day 7

Drive from Suid to Jammu via Kishtwar

Drive Distance: 268 km                     | Duration: 9-10 hours

Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending on weather conditions and your route. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.

IMPORTANT POINTS

Documents required: It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo id along with the mandatory documents of the Medical Certificate and Disclaimer form. These documents will be part of the Safety Check-in done by the trek leader when you arrive at the base camp.

Stay facility: You will stay at Suid on Day 1 and Day 6. The rest of the days you will stay in tents. Do not bring any packaged food, tags from your new clothes or any waste with you. We follow a Dustbin Free Zone and No Wet Wipes Policy at our base camps in line with our spirit of Green Trails. On the trek, you will be staying 2 in a tent.

Cloakroom facility for excess luggage: We have a Cloak Room facility at the base camp for excess luggage. Do not leave behind any valuables in the cloakroom.

A route map of the Brammah Valley trek

PRO-TIPS

Onward Travel

You'll love the drive to Suid, especially Kishtwar onwards. It's a scenic drive along the Chenab river. You get to see the remote villages of Jammu including a hanging village!

Return Travel

The return journey takes you through the same places which you had taken during your Onward journey to reach Suid.

Day 1

Drive from Jammu to Suid Village via Kishtwar

Drive: 268 km  | Duration: 9-10 hours | Pick up point: Indira Chowk, Jammu

Transport will be organised at 5 am from Indira Chowk, Jammu. However the cost of travel has to be paid by the trekkers. It will cost Rs 10,000 for 6-7 seater vehicle.

Day 2

Trek from Suid village to Gogut campsite

Trek distance: 9.1 km        | Duration: 7 hours     | Altitude: 5,600 ft to 7,890 ft

Day 3

Trek from Gogut to Kaikut campsite

Trek distance: 8.2 km        | Duration: 6 hours     | Altitude: 7,890 ft to 9,577 ft

Day 4

Trek from Kaikut campsite to Kiddar Maidan; Trek to the Brammah ridge and back

Trek distance: 6.1 km       | Duration: 3 hours      | Altitude: 9,577 ft to 10,960 ft; to 11,600 ft and back to 10,960 ft

Day 5

 Trek from Kiddar Maidan to Hawal campsite

Trek distance: 10.1 km      | Duration: 6 hours     | Altitude: 10,960 ft to 8,745 ft

Day 6

Trek from Hawal to Suid village

Trek distance: 13.3 km      | Duration: 7 hours    | Altitude: 8,745 ft to 5,600 ft

Day 7

Drive from Suid to Jammu via Kishtwar

Drive Distance: 268 km                     | Duration: 9-10 hours

Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending on weather conditions and your route. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.

IMPORTANT POINTS

➤Documents required: It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo id along with the mandatory documents of the Medical Certificate and Disclaimer form. These documents will be part of the Safety Check-in done by the trek leader when you arrive at the base camp.

➤Stay facility: You will stay at Suid on Day 1 and Day 6. The rest of the days you will stay in tents. Do not bring any packaged food, tags from your new clothes or any waste with you. We follow a Dustbin Free Zone and No Wet Wipes Policy at our base camps in line with our spirit of Green Trails. On the trek, you will be staying 2 in a tent.

➤Cloakroom facility for excess luggage: We have a Cloak Room facility at the base camp for excess luggage. Do not leave behind any valuables in the cloakroom.

PRO-TIPS

Onward Travel

You'll love the drive to Suid, especially Kishtwar onwards. It's a scenic drive along the Chenab river. You get to see the remote villages of Jammu including a hanging village!

Return Travel

The return journey takes you through the same places which you had taken during your Onward journey to reach Suid.

Why I Believe Everyone Must Trek: A Note from the Founder

Trekking transforms lives. It has completely changed my life. When I see my colleagues at Indiahikes, all of them have been significantly impacted. The transformations have been profound and irreversible. 

I see it in our trekkers too. I have seen them change professions, careers or start a new life. I have seen them get in and out of relationships and start new projects. These are life-changing experiences. 

I have seen children building resilience. I have seen families come together. When I see those above 55, I see them rediscover passion and a sense of purpose. These are not small gains.

In the mountains, new professions, economies and businesses have opened up. Our staff no longer go to cities to earn their living. Their income has increased. Above all, they are happiest working in this world. Trekking has been truly transformative.  

Everyone must trek. It transforms lives far more than you imagine. 

Nitesh Kumar, Chief Explorer & Senior Trek Leader

Nitesh is the Chief Explorer and one of the Senior-most Trek Leaders at Indiahikes. He has led & explored the most famous treks across our country, like Bodpathri Lakes and Gidara Bugyal. He is also the mastermind behind the design of the Brammah Valley Trek itinerary. Read what he has to say about the trek here.

What I Like About the Brammah Valley Trek

What I Like About the Brammah Valley Trek

Nitesh Kumar, Chief Explorer & Senior Trek Leader

Nitesh is the Chief Explorer and one of the Senior-most Trek Leaders at Indiahikes. He has led & explored the most famous treks across our country, like Bodpathri Lakes and Gidara Bugyal. He is also the mastermind behind the design of the Brammah Valley Trek itinerary. Read what he has to say about the trek here.

1. The Brammah Valley

The Brammah Valley lies in the Kishtwar National Park of Jammu - known for its dense vegetation. Trekking here in itself was an experience. The variety it offers is mind-blowing. 

Trekking alongside the gushing Nath river under the canopy of tall coniferous trees, the lush greenery of the valley, the ancient villages, stunning views I got to witness every time I came across a clearing and the Kiddar Maidan - the river delta campsite!

It felt like someone has carefully crafted the whole valley to make it an exciting trek. 

Trekking alongside the Nath river. Photo by Nitesh Kumar

2. Enchanting Forest Sections

The forests on the Brammah valley trek are the first thing that immediately drew my attention. It’s the trek with long days of forest walks in the valley. But it never felt monotonous. Trekking under the shades of tall pine trees next to the gushing Nath river was an experience I cherish to date.

None of the treks I have done come close to the variety of pines that I came across in this trek. You see an abundance of chir pine, spruce and abies pindrow. There are a few maple trees too. The landscape and how they are placed also change every day adding to the variety. 

On Day 4, before Kiddar Maidan, there is a small patch of silver birch trees. The moment I stepped into this forest section, it became one of my favourite sections of the trek. 

The forests open up at every turn to the mesmerising views of the Brammah Valley. These surprises are what make the trek in the forest even more exciting!

The Brammah Valley is home to the dense tall pine forests. Photo by Nitesh Kumar

3. The Kiddar Maidan Campsite

At Indiahikes, we are very particular about choosing the best campsites. Even in those, there are some campsites that stand out. Kiddar Maidan is definitely one of them.

The moment I set foot on Kiddar Maidan, I knew this has to be one of the campsites. I was taken aback by the beauty of this place - a huge clearing bordered by silver birch trees on one side and high-rising mountains on the other! The views of majestic Mt Brammah I, Mt Brammah Wife, Eiger and Tarparan peaks elevated the beauty of the whole setting. Walking on the river delta was a unique experience.

The ridge next to the campsite gives you close-up views of Mt Brammah I and Mt Brammah Wife. An adventurous climb to the ridge gives you the summit experience as well. The alpine glow on these peaks is like the cherry on top of a cake.

After the trek, this could possibly become one of the best campsites you have ever stayed at. It is one of mine!

The Kiddar Maidan - most beautiful campsite on the trek. Photo by Nitesh Kumar

This picturesque wooden bridge is an entrance to the Suid village - basecamp of the Brammah Valley Trek.

Picture by: Nitesh Kumar

Entering the Suid village

Know Your Trek

We have always wanted trekkers to be well-informed before they go on a Himalayan trek. Knowledge is the difference between a safe trek and a dangerous one. It’s also the difference between a wholesome experience and a superficial experience.

Use this section to learn about the Brammah Valley Trek. It has in-depth information about each trekking day, what to expect, and how you need to prepare for it. Many years of expertise have gone into this content. Trekkers find that extremely useful.

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PRO TIPS

We recommend jogging as the best routine to get fit for a trek. It works on the same muscles that you use while trekking — your calves, glutes and hamstrings. It helps increase your stamina day by day. It is also an easy routine that does not require any equipment or tools.

Fitness target: 

To do this trek comfortably, you must be able to cover 5 km in under 35 minutes. This is the minimum fitness required for this trek.

How to achieve this fitness? 
  • Start jogging at least 4 days a week 
  • If you cannot run 5 km immediately, start with 2 km and increase to 5 km over 2-3 weeks.
  • Once you’re able to run 5 km, increase your pace day by day. 
  • Gradually increase your pace and bring it down to 5 km in less than 35 mins.
  • You must be able to run 5 km in 35 mins consistently for at least 2 weeks before the trek. 

This trek requires at least 6-8 weeks of preparation. The longer, the better. So plan your trek soon and start preparing. 

Here's a complete guide to get you trek fit.

Strength training tips:

How to get Fitness Approval from the Indiahikes team:

Every trekker needs fitness approval from the Indiahikes team 20 days before the trek date. Without this, you will not be allowed on the trek. 

What to upload? 
  • A minimum of 3 screenshots of your runs/jogs/walks/cycling 
  • Monthly summary of your routine

Why fitness matters: 

Every high-altitude trek comes with a set of challenges. Steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, snow walks, stream crossings, pass crossings, and summit climb. Even the easiest of treks have some of these challenges if not all of them. Without fitness, trekkers struggle, get injured easily, lag behind, or simply fail to complete the trek. 

At Indiahikes, we take pride in the fact that our trekkers are among the fittest in the country. Those who do not meet the fitness requirements are often sent back. Our philosophy is that trekking and fitness go hand in hand. Without fitness, there’s no trekking.

Leaving Mountains Better

Green Trails is our promise to leave the mountains better. We have removed over 1,60,000 lakh kilos of the waste left behind by others on trekking trails. Yet this is a small percentage of what we do. Green Trails dives into reducing the use of resources, reducing our carbon footprint and bringing about a change in the daily practices of our trekkers too.

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