About The Himalayas

The great Himalayas, which span 2500 kilometres in length, is located in the north. It contains the world’s highest mountains. It’s famous for its height, cliffs, valleys, and biodiversity. Due to its higher altitude, the majority area is under snow the whole year. The dry and harsh winter climate is the most challenging period for the entire Himalayan region. Despite this situation, people love to experience winter trekking here.

About Winter Trekking

The Himalayan winter is the most magical season of the year. The white canvas with clear blue sky, frozen lakes, and glaciers looks stunning against the snowy mountain. The treks range in hardship from easy to hard. For beginners, winter treks in the Himalayas are the best way to start the trekking journey. Here are the lists of the five best winter treks in the Himalayas.

• Har Ki Dun trek
• Kuari pass trek
• Chadar trek
• Brahmatal trek
• Sandakphu Phalut trek

Brahmatal Trek

The Brahmatal trek is a popular winter trek that draws visitors all year. The path begins in Lohajung, a small village in Uttarakhand and is at 8,000 feet. It is rich in mythological tales told by the locals. It is the trek’s first base camp. Brahmatal pass is 12,150 feet. Most of the area is covered with snow. The total distance travelled is 22 kilometres. Beautiful landscapes, tall forests, mountains, and other natural features abound.

The frozen Brahmatal lake is a fabulous picture. Even from afar, a glimpse of the Garhwal mountains is breathtaking. The view of Mt. Trishul and Nanda Ghunti peaks from so near are the most impressive features of the trek. The panoramic view from the mountain is sensational. Tourists enjoy walking on the trail in the snow. The climatic conditions are incredibly challenging, creating an exciting journey. This trek is also available during January and February when the beauty of the winter season is at its peak.

Although the Brahmatal trek is at a higher spot, it is the safest trek in the winter. There are no scary places, and slopes are easy to moderate difficulty. As tourists are trekking in winter, they need to carry all essentials to keep themselves warm, medicines, spike shoes, etc because the climate is very brutal and unendurable.

How To Reach

There are various ways to reach the Brahmatal trek without any trouble. The distance from Dehradun to Lohajung is 298km and will take 12 hours by road. Kathgodam is 217km away from Lohajung and takes 9 hours to reach by driving. The roads are well connected with major cities and easy to travel by road after a long ride. 

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station. There are trains available to reach here from major cities. Pant Nagar airport is the nearest airport to Kathgodam. From there, Kathgodam is 34km by road. Kathgodam has well-linked routes for motorbikes. From Delhi, Kathgodam is 302km and can be arrived using a rented cab.

Best Places To Explore

Brahmatal trek is an easy to moderate level for trek lovers. There are adventures to do at such a higher altitude like hiking, camping, sightseeing etc. Brahmatal lake is a beautiful lake which is magical and enclosed by the snowy mountains. Rhododendron and oak forests look sensational. Camping in the snow-covered forests beside the lake is an enjoyable experience. There are abundant opportunities to explore Lohajung, Bekaltal, Brahmatal pass, Tilandi top and many more to roam. There are local guides to assist through the trails.

Climate

For enjoying the best of the Brahmatal trek, winter and spring are very suitable for travelling. The temperature during the daytime is excellent for trekking in the sunlight and snow. The night is chilly and is very challenging for tourists at the campsite. It falls to zero degrees or even. The panoramic view of the location is breathtaking. The white sheet of snow around contrasts with the blue sky. During winter, the morning temperature is between 0 to 2 degrees. At night, the temperature is below -15 degrees with the harsh chilly cold breeze. Brahmatal trek gives a chance to sight the most impressive sceneries with flora and fauna. It is indeed the most memorable winter trek in India. 

Summary

Brahmatal trek is the most spectacular trek of the Himalayas. The captivating sights are the main point of tourist attraction. The view of Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti is gorgeous. The trek has many unique places to enjoy the 360-degree panoramic views. The sunset points are another best place for tourists to visit.