Brammah Valley trek

Four 6000-metre Peaks and Jammu's Cultural Richness in One Trek

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TREK DIFFICULTY

Moderate

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TREK DURATION

7 days

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HIGHEST ALTITUDE

11,600 ft

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SUITABLE FOR

12 - 62 years

Four 6000-metre peaks and Jammu's Cultural Richness in one trek

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 Jammu & 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. 

Trekkers share why they loved Brammah Valley

Aatman Kothari,

Age 30, works at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

The trek was filled with incredible sights, from towering peaks to beautiful green valleys.
Trekking through Brammah Valley with IndiaHikes was an incredible experience, one that I’ll never forget. The journey took us deep into the remote areas of Jammu, surrounded by towering mountains and ...Read More
Trekking through Brammah Valley with IndiaHikes was an incredible experience, one that I’ll never forget. The journey took us deep into the remote areas of Jammu, surrounded by towering mountains and ...Read More
Milton Simons

Age 45, Service Delivery Manager at Carestream, Mumbai

While breathtaking views and incredible landscapes are common to most Indiahikes treks, this one is unique for its blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.
The Brammah Valley was my second trek with IH and my first in Kashmir. While the stunning views, spectacular valleys, and the melodious emerald-green river that accompanies you throughout the trek wer...Read More
The Brammah Valley was my second trek with IH and my first in Kashmir. While the stunning views, spectacular valleys, and the melodious emerald-green river that accompanies you throughout the trek wer...Read More
Manab Basak

Age 50, Indirect Tax professional at Larsen & Toubro, Kolkata

The most amazing is the Brahma valley which is as big as three times of a football stadium surrounded by Mt Brahma & Mt Eiger
I thank IH to arrange such an wonderful trek. The base camp at Sounder village itself was in a beautiful location surrounded by river & snow capped mountains. We came across beautiful pine forest, gra...Read More
I thank IH to arrange such an wonderful trek. The base camp at Sounder village itself was in a beautiful location surrounded by river & snow capped mountains. We came across beautiful pine forest, gra...Read More
Ashish Kumar Pani

Age 30, Senior Software Engineer at Cloudera, Bangalore

What made it truly special was its calm, beautiful, and serene atmosphere, untouched by commercialization.
The Brammah Valley trek was an incredible experience for me, offering everything one could wish for in a trek. From vast grass meadows to awe-inspiring glaciers, and from the serene beauty of snow-cap...Read More
The Brammah Valley trek was an incredible experience for me, offering everything one could wish for in a trek. From vast grass meadows to awe-inspiring glaciers, and from the serene beauty of snow-cap...Read More
Aatman Kothari,

Age 30, works at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

The trek was filled with incredible sights, from towering peaks to beautiful green valleys.
Trekking through Brammah Valley with IndiaHikes was an incredible experience, one that I’ll never forget. The journey took us deep into the remote areas of Jammu, surrounded by towering mountains and ...Read More
Trekking through Brammah Valley with IndiaHikes was an incredible experience, one that I’ll never forget. The journey took us deep into the remote areas of Jammu, surrounded by towering mountains and ...Read More
Milton Simons

Age 45, Service Delivery Manager at Carestream, Mumbai

While breathtaking views and incredible landscapes are common to most Indiahikes treks, this one is unique for its blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.
The Brammah Valley was my second trek with IH and my first in Kashmir. While the stunning views, spectacular valleys, and the melodious emerald-green river that accompanies you throughout the trek wer...Read More
The Brammah Valley was my second trek with IH and my first in Kashmir. While the stunning views, spectacular valleys, and the melodious emerald-green river that accompanies you throughout the trek wer...Read More
Manab Basak

Age 50, Indirect Tax professional at Larsen & Toubro, Kolkata

The most amazing is the Brahma valley which is as big as three times of a football stadium surrounded by Mt Brahma & Mt Eiger
I thank IH to arrange such an wonderful trek. The base camp at Sounder village itself was in a beautiful location surrounded by river & snow capped mountains. We came across beautiful pine forest, gra...Read More
I thank IH to arrange such an wonderful trek. The base camp at Sounder village itself was in a beautiful location surrounded by river & snow capped mountains. We came across beautiful pine forest, gra...Read More
Ashish Kumar Pani

Age 30, Senior Software Engineer at Cloudera, Bangalore

What made it truly special was its calm, beautiful, and serene atmosphere, untouched by commercialization.
The Brammah Valley trek was an incredible experience for me, offering everything one could wish for in a trek. From vast grass meadows to awe-inspiring glaciers, and from the serene beauty of snow-cap...Read More
The Brammah Valley trek was an incredible experience for me, offering everything one could wish for in a trek. From vast grass meadows to awe-inspiring glaciers, and from the serene beauty of snow-cap...Read More

Brammah Valley - Complete Trek Information

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.

Expert Speak

Nitesh Kumar, Chief Explorer & Senior Trek Leader

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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 Meadows 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

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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 Meadows 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. 

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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!

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

3. The Kiddar Maidan (Chhater Chinan) 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!

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

Brammah Valley Trek Videos

About the trek
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Trek Trivia

Things Nobody Tells You About Brammah Valley

Did you know the last successful attempt to Mt Brammah was 5 decades ago?

Mount Brammah (21,050 ft) was first scaled by Chris Bonington in 1973. He was successful in climbing the Brammah after several failed attempts by British and Japanese mountaineers.
The magnificent Mt Brammah was not an easy peak to climb. At 19,000 ft, he faced the biggest barrier - the pinnacle of rocks on mountain ridges that are called Gendarmes. Immediately after this section was a big slab of ice that can cause avalanche any time. That was an another challenge.
The last attempt was in 1979. On June 30th, 2023 a group of 15 team members from Kolkata and surrounding areas are attempting the massif again. The team will be led by Everest Summiteer Rudraprasad Haldar.

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