Brahmatal Trek
Chamoli, Uttarakhand
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- Max altitude
- 3,734 m
- Days
- 6 days
- Distance
- 25 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Rated easy to moderate: gradual climbs through forest with no technical sections, but the ridge day to Brahmatal Top is 6 km and 7-8 hours in snow in winter, and the 10 km descent to Lohajung is long on the knees.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Rishikesh → Lohajung
340 m → 2,300 m
Day 2
Lohajung → Gujreni (via Bekaltal)
2,300 m → 2,800 m
Day 3
Gujreni → Tilandi
2,800 m → 3,200 m
Day 4 · highest point
Tilandi → Brahmatal campsite (via Jhandi Top and Brahmatal Top)
3,200 m → 3,734 m → 3,106 m
Day 5
Brahmatal campsite → Lohajung
3,106 m → 2,300 m
Day 6
Lohajung → Rishikesh
2,300 m → 340 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Lohajung
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High point · Brahmatal Top
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Lohajung
- Nearest railway
- Rishikesh (Yog Nagari Rishikesh); Kathgodam for the Kumaon approach
- Nearest airport
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- By road
- Rishikesh (about 250-270 km via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Tharali and Dewal); Kathgodam (about 200-220 km via Almora and Gwaldam; shared jeeps to Dewal)
- Drive
- About 10 h from Rishikesh
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹6,000–11,000
With an operator
₹8,900–15,000
Per person, ex-Rishikesh. Guided prices published October 2026: Himalayan Dream Treks ₹8,499 + 5% GST with Rishikesh transport (₹6,499 + GST ex-Lohajung); Trek The Himalayas ₹11,250 + 5% GST ex-Lohajung, with Rishikesh transport extra. Self-guided is an estimate: shared jeeps Rishikesh-Lohajung and back, two guesthouse nights in Lohajung, a local guide and porter for four days, tent and stove hire, food, and forest fees paid locally.
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Snow on the trail in Dec–Mar: microspikes, gaiters and a warm layer are not optional.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Most networks work at Lohajung; signal is weak or absent on the trail and at the campsites (BSNL intermittent).
- Last ATM
- Rishikesh is the safe last ATM; carry ₹4,000-5,000 in cash for transport and the base camp.
- Nearest hospital
- Primary Health Centre at Dewal, about 30 km from Lohajung (basic); Gopeshwar, the Chamoli district headquarters, for serious cases
- Water
- Refill points about 3 hours into day 2 and at the lunch stop; none between Gujreni and Tilandi, so carry 2 litres; streams on the descent from Brahmatal. In deep winter water at the upper camps may have to be melted from snow. Boil or treat all water.
Highlights
- Two lakes on one trek: forest-ringed Bekaltal on day 2 and Brahmatal, frozen in winter, below the ridge
- Ridge walk from Tilandi and Jhandi Top with close views of Mt Trishul and Nanda Ghunti, and Chaukhamba, Neelkanth and Hathi Ghoda further off
- Old oak and rhododendron forest between Lohajung and Bekaltal, with rhododendrons in bloom in March and April
- One of the few Himalayan treks run right through January and February, with snow from Lohajung in deep winter
- Sunrise and sunset from the Tilandi ridge campsite
Risks
- Monsoon (roughly late May to early September): Indiahikes says the trail is inaccessible and not worth the risk, and Himalaya Shelter does not recommend July-September because of slippery trails, landslides and road blocks to Lohajung. No formal closure was found; plan for late September to April.
- In peak winter, snow can stop groups short of Brahmatal lake or Brahmatal Top; microspikes and gaiters are needed on the ridge.
- Night temperatures fall to about -8 °C at the camps in December to February.
- Lohajung is a 10-11 hour mountain drive from Rishikesh; road blocks after rain or snow can cost a day.
Know before you go
Questions
Is Brahmatal good for first-time trekkers?
Yes. Operators grade it easy to moderate and suitable for beginners. Trekking days are 3-10 km on gradual trails; the hardest parts are the 7-8 hour ridge day over Brahmatal Top (about 3,734 m) and the long descent to Lohajung. Indiahikes asks that you can jog 5 km in 40 minutes.
When is the best time to do the Brahmatal trek?
December to February for snow and frozen lakes, March and April for snow patches and rhododendrons, and October-November for the clearest mountain views. Avoid the monsoon (about late May to early September), when operators say the trail becomes slippery and risky.
How do I reach Lohajung, the base village?
Lohajung is about 250-270 km from Rishikesh, a 10-11 hour drive via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Tharali and Dewal. It can also be reached from Kathgodam (about 200-220 km) by shared jeep via Almora and Gwaldam. Most operators run a 5-7 am pickup from Rishikesh or Dehradun.
How long and how high is the Brahmatal trek?
It is a 6-day trip with four trekking days, covering about 22-28 km depending on the operator's route. The highest point is Brahmatal Top at about 12,250 ft (3,734 m); the Brahmatal campsite is lower, at about 10,190 ft.
Is there mobile network on the Brahmatal trek?
Most networks work at Lohajung, but signal is weak or missing on the trail and at the campsites. The last charging point is at Lohajung, and Rishikesh is the safest place to withdraw cash.
In an emergency
Save these numbers before you lose signal. Tap to call.
- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: ChamoliUttarakhand
- Nearest hospital
- Primary Health Centre at Dewal, about 30 km from Lohajung (basic); Gopeshwar, the Chamoli district headquarters, for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Rishikesh is the safe last ATM; carry ₹4,000-5,000 in cash for transport and the base camp.
- Phone network
- Most networks work at Lohajung; signal is weak or absent on the trail and at the campsites (BSNL intermittent).
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Brahmatal Trek 2026 | Uttarakhand's Favourite Lake Trek — Indiahikes
- Best Time to do the Brahmatal Trek — Indiahikes
- Brahmatal Trek — Trek The Himalayas
- Brahmatal Trek - Cost, Itinerary, & Safety Tips — Himalaya Shelter
- Brahmatal Trek — Bikat Adventures
- Brahmatal Trek 2026 – Cost, Itinerary & Best Time — Himalayan Dream Treks
- Everything You Need to Know about Brahmatal Trek — Veena World
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