Brahmatal Trek

Trek to a high-altitude lake in Mt Trishul's shadow

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TREK DIFFICULTY

Easy Moderate

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TREK DURATION

6 days

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HIGHEST ALTITUDE

12,250 ft

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TOTAL TREK DISTANCE

22 kms

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BASECAMP

Lohajung

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ACCOMMODATION TYPE

Tents

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PICKUP TIME

5.00 AM

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DROPOFF TIME

7.00 PM

Trek to a high altitude lake in Mt Trishul's shadow

Some of our top treks are favourites because of the mountain views they offer. Think of Chaukhambha from Deoriatal Chandrashila or Bandarpoonch from Dayara Bugyal. It is difficult to find such magnified views of big mountains like these.

However, Brahmatal is a trek that takes the cake. It has a view that beats all of these. It lays bare some of the most beautiful mountain views in India. You are surrounded by the impressive Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti.

The trek takes you through lovely forests and meadows, leading you to a peaceful high-altitude lake. You reap great rewards very quickly. On the second day of the trek, as you emerge from the dense rhododendron and oak forests, you are greeted by a wall of pristine white mountains. The impressive Trishul massif comes into view. As you continue your ascent to Jhandi Top, the views become even more magnificent, placing you at the heart of a spectacular mountain amphitheatre.  The trek packs even better surprises at its highest point, the Brahmatal Top. A new set of peaks opens up before you. You see Mt Neelkanth and the Hathi-Gauri peaks. Trishul and Nanda Ghunti stand steadfast. Close and majestic. It’s as if you walk with the mountains throughout this trek.

Trekker Reviews

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Sanjay Sharma

Chartered Accountant in an MNC | Associate Finance Director Loves Travelling and Educating people on Financial wealth Cum Tax literacy

Brahmatal Trek – A Journey Beyond Words
One more year and one more trek -This time it's Brahmatal Trek – A Journey Beyond Words. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional experience your team prov...Read More
One more year and one more trek -This time it's Brahmatal Trek – A Journey Beyond Words. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional experience your team prov...Read More
Hritvi Balar

Group of 28th December 2024

I feel like I’m still so connected to nature and the mountains, and it’s hard to let go of that sense of peace and adventure.
I just wanted to reach out and thank you again for all the help you provided during my trek. The last-minute accommodations and confirmations were a bit of a rush, but I'm so incredibly grateful it al...Read More
I just wanted to reach out and thank you again for all the help you provided during my trek. The last-minute accommodations and confirmations were a bit of a rush, but I'm so incredibly grateful it al...Read More
Puneet K

Group of 5th January 2025 | Professional at Mumbai Earthmoving Industry | Linguist | Marathoner

I am meeting new Trek friends who have come close to my heart.
Wow! What a Roller coaster ride of mixed emotions and memories with my colleagues & Trek Buddy Friend post this trek. The memories from my last trek are still afresh and yet we made the decision to go...Read More
Wow! What a Roller coaster ride of mixed emotions and memories with my colleagues & Trek Buddy Friend post this trek. The memories from my last trek are still afresh and yet we made the decision to go...Read More
Dr. Sunay N. Bhat

Surgical Gastroenterologist, Coimbatore, India Brahmatal trek | 23rd December

The connection with nature during this journey was an experience beyond words—one that must be felt to be understood.
I was incredibly fortunate to share my first trek in years with an amazing group of people—a perfect blend of youthful energy and the wisdom of experienced trekkers. The breathtaking views of the snow...Read More
I was incredibly fortunate to share my first trek in years with an amazing group of people—a perfect blend of youthful energy and the wisdom of experienced trekkers. The breathtaking views of the snow...Read More
z5b395bqstj99txy screenshot2025 01 21at10
Sanjay Sharma

Chartered Accountant in an MNC | Associate Finance Director Loves Travelling and Educating people on Financial wealth Cum Tax literacy

Brahmatal Trek – A Journey Beyond Words
One more year and one more trek -This time it's Brahmatal Trek – A Journey Beyond Words. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional experience your team prov...Read More
One more year and one more trek -This time it's Brahmatal Trek – A Journey Beyond Words. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional experience your team prov...Read More
Hritvi Balar

Group of 28th December 2024

I feel like I’m still so connected to nature and the mountains, and it’s hard to let go of that sense of peace and adventure.
I just wanted to reach out and thank you again for all the help you provided during my trek. The last-minute accommodations and confirmations were a bit of a rush, but I'm so incredibly grateful it al...Read More
I just wanted to reach out and thank you again for all the help you provided during my trek. The last-minute accommodations and confirmations were a bit of a rush, but I'm so incredibly grateful it al...Read More
Puneet K

Group of 5th January 2025 | Professional at Mumbai Earthmoving Industry | Linguist | Marathoner

I am meeting new Trek friends who have come close to my heart.
Wow! What a Roller coaster ride of mixed emotions and memories with my colleagues & Trek Buddy Friend post this trek. The memories from my last trek are still afresh and yet we made the decision to go...Read More
Wow! What a Roller coaster ride of mixed emotions and memories with my colleagues & Trek Buddy Friend post this trek. The memories from my last trek are still afresh and yet we made the decision to go...Read More
Dr. Sunay N. Bhat

Surgical Gastroenterologist, Coimbatore, India Brahmatal trek | 23rd December

The connection with nature during this journey was an experience beyond words—one that must be felt to be understood.
I was incredibly fortunate to share my first trek in years with an amazing group of people—a perfect blend of youthful energy and the wisdom of experienced trekkers. The breathtaking views of the snow...Read More
I was incredibly fortunate to share my first trek in years with an amazing group of people—a perfect blend of youthful energy and the wisdom of experienced trekkers. The breathtaking views of the snow...Read More

Brahmatal Trek - Complete 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 Brahmatal trek. It has in-depth information about each day of the trek, 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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Things Nobody Tells You About Brahmatal

The Arrowheads of Bekal Tal

In the neighbouring areas of Bekal Tal, people can be seen wearing or carrying arrowheads. These are used as lockets, some are displayed in homes, and some are attached to peoples’ walking sticks among other such ornamentations. These arrowheads have a couple of stories behind them. 

Uttarakhand is known as dev bhumi (divine or holy land) as Mahabharat is said to have taken place in parts of it. It is said that the arrowheads are from the days of the grand epic when they were used in battles. These arrowheads can be found stuck on trees in the forests as well today too. However, most of them have been removed and are being used by the locals.

There's also another story related to Lord Curzon linked to the arrowheads. It's often hard to verify what is fact and what isn't, but they're good stories to listen to. Make sure you ask your guide or the locals about it.

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Tale of the Bekal Naag Devta and the Pundit

There are stories of a local pundit who would come to pray to this Naag Devta regularly. Pleased with his steady devotion and service, the God once invited him down to his golden temple at the depths of the lake. The pundit is said to have seen a stunning sight. That of an underwater city of snakes, with the Naag Devta presiding over them in his temple. 

The story takes a sad turn when the pundit defies the snake god. However, the myth brings forth interesting elements in the region. Not only is the Bekal Tal a sight of this myth, but the Ratgaon water source appears like the meandering body of a snake, as seen from Tilandi. Mythology tells us that Bekal Naag Devta left the lake through that route, leaving the Ratgaon water body in this snake-like figure. 

Even the water from Bekal Tal is said to have seeped down along with him and appeared in the Ratgaon source.

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