Brahmatal is a moderate winter trek from Lohajung, Uttarakhand, reaching about 3,730 m (12,250 ft) near Brahmatal lake. It covers roughly 22–25 km over about 6 days including travel, and is best from late December to March for snow.
About the Brahmatal trek
The trail climbs from Lohajung through oak and rhododendron forest to the Bekaltal and Brahmatal lakes, then onto a ridge with close views of Mt Trishul and Nanda Ghunti.
When to go
Best months: Dec–Mar
- Janrecommended
- Febrecommended
- Marrecommended
- Aprnot recommended
- Maynot recommended
- Junnot recommended
- Julnot recommended
- Augnot recommended
- Sepnot recommended
- Octnot recommended
- Novnot recommended
- Decrecommended
November to March is the season; January and February give the most snow.
How difficult is it?
- Easy
- Easy–Moderate
- Moderate
- Moderate–Difficult
- Difficult
Snow walking in winter makes the ridge and summit day harder than the distances suggest.
How to reach
- Nearest city
- Kathgodam or Rishikesh (about 10 hours by road)
- Nearest railway
- Kathgodam
Common questions
When is the best time for Brahmatal?
Late December to March, for snow.
Where does the Brahmatal trek start?
From Lohajung village in Chamoli district.