The trek route starts from Rishikesh which is a primary pick up point and Kathgodam being the secondary with Lohajung serving as the base camp. The journey from Rishikesh to Lohajung involves 9 to 10 hours of a scenic drive with views of majestic mountains. Cab service is optional and not included in the package. Trekkers can use personal or public transport to reach Lohajung.


A pick up will be arranged at Lohajung, and the pick-up point along with timings will be communicated to you by email before your bookings of the trek. The booking will not include lunch for the day and transportation from Rishikesh/Kathgodam to Lohajung. And from Lohajung, we will take care of your meals and lodging.


Mt. Trishul, Maiktoli, Nanda Devi, Nanda Khat, Hathi Parvat and Ghora Parvat are few of the mountains that you get to see on the way, while hill stations like Almora, Bhimtal, Baijnath and Kausani offers you a picturesque view during the drive.

Drive from Rishikesh/Kathgodam to Lohajung

<ul>
<li>From Rishikesh to Lohajung the distance is around 250 km.</li>
<li>8-10 hours long drive from Rishikesh to Lohajung.</li>
<li>Cab service: Optional/Not included in the package.</li>
<li>Pick up timing is 6-7 a.m.</li>
<li>Explore the local market, know the culture at Lohajung.</li>
<li>Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Lohajung.</li>
</ul>

Rishikesh(1,220 feet)/Kathgodam(1,483 feet) to Lohajung (7,600 feet)

The trek begins! Expect an early start to the day with a heavy breakfast. After a warm-up session, we will give you a basic idea of what your plan for the day will be. Today’s trek route will be 6 kms which will take about 4 to 5 hours. 


Allow your body to adjust and prepare for the changing altitude and the trekking. As if to build-up to the summit day, Brahmatal trek starts with its magnificence from the first day itself.

As you go the jungle trail through the dense vegetation of silver oak and the vibrant rhododendron foliage and you come out of the forest to stand in front of an arresting view with the white wall of Trishul mastiff!

After several water breaks in between and 4 to 5 hours of trekking, you will reach your destination, Gujrani campsite.

With a beautiful lakeside campsite, marvel at the beauty of nature and its masterstroke in the ambience. During the Spring, when the rhododendrons are fully bloomed, expect a day under the pink flowery roof and a similar sight surrounding the lake and the campsite.

Start your trek today from Lohajung to Gujrani Campsite

<ul>
<li>Trekking distance of 6 km.
<li>Trekking time is around 4.5-5 hours.</li>
<li>Trek through villages and dense forests of oak and rhododendrons.</li>
<li>Moderate ascent.</li>
<li>Overnight stay in tents at Gujrani campsite.</li>
</ul>

Lohajung to Gujrani Campsite

A brand new day with another lake in mind through another forest trail, yet so very different. Today we will be trekking 8 km for 6 hours. The trek route will be through the dense forests of oak trees and rhododendron. 

Expect to catch sight of flocks of pretty colourful birds, especially Monal. The dense forest has trees that aren’t quite tall enough, but their canopy does form a roof over your head, with snow-covered forest floors giving you a feeling of adventure in this jungle trail. 

Once you come out of the forest you are dropped right in front of vast meadows like Tilandi top.

The sight of the frozen shores of Brahmatal Lake with a solitary oak tree on one corner is a sight that’s worth the climb. 

With a white snow cover all around the lake, frozen shores and the peaceful ambience of the lake makes you realize why the myths say that Lord Brahma chose this place to meditate.

By now you are in the perfect height to be experiencing the majestic beauty of the Himalayas.

You see the vast stretches of white snow-covered fields and valleys of the Garhwal region with the horizon filled with undulating slopes of the Himalayan mountains.

This also helps you anticipate the view you will experience the next day once you reach the top of the summit.

Gujrani Campsite to Tilandi via Bekaltal Lake

<ul>
<li>Trekking distance of 8 km.</li>
<li>Trekking time is around 6 hours.</li>
<li>Steep ascent and gradual descent through oak forests, rhododendron groves and expansive meadows leading to Brahmatal Lake.</li>
<li>Indulge in bird watching, star-gazing or simply soak in the surreal ambiance of the scenic lake.</li>
<li>Overnight stay in tents at the campsite.</li>
</ul>

This is the day that holds the moment of the trek. With a day that has 9 km of the trek ahead of you for about 8 hours, there are a lot of experiences planned throughout the day.

Today you climb to the Brahmatal top. After a bit of steep climb, experience a bird's-eye view of the Himalayas. It’s something like you are being dropped in the middle of the ranges and all around you are covered with white snow-covered huge mountain ranges, that’s reflecting the golden glow of the sun and giving off a hue of colors. 

Take a moment for yourself as you experience it all. The breathtaking close-up views of mountains Mount Trishul and Mount Nanda Ghunti that have been your companion throughout this trek is worth all the climb. 

Along with that, you have the view of Mount Chaukhamba, Mount Neelkanth, Mount Shivling, and Mount Hathi Ghoda and so on. From the top, you can see the Roopkund trek route being in the near vicinity along with various other meadows.

After a breathtaking experience, you will have an easy descent back to your campsite at Tilandi. Expect some stretches being a little slippery and steep. It’s always wise to be a little more careful while descending.

Tilandi to Brahmatal Lake and Brahmatal Peak and back to Tilandi

<ul>
<li>Total trekking distance (to and fro) of 9 km.</li>
<li>Trekking time is around 7-8 hours.</li>
<li>Moderate ascent and easy descent through rhododendron groves and oak forests.</li>
<li>360-degree view of colossal Himalayan peaks from the top; magical and alluring.</li>
<li>Overnight stay in tents at the campsite.
</li>
</ul>

As if to proclaim that the trek isn’t over yet, the trek route from Tilandi to Lohajung transverses through vast stretches of alpine and oak forest and meadows.

Watch out for the snow-covered edges of the mountain ranges as they change color from crimson red to golden shades of yellow as the day passes. 

Also, the sight of some small streamlets and streams make this day even more beautiful.

On reaching Lohajung, enjoy the local food and do not forget to interact with the locals as it’s an experience that gives the final brush strokes to a perfect story.

Tilandi to Lohajung via Daldum

<ul>
<li>Total trekking distance of 3 km.</li>
<li>Trekking time is around 3-4 hours.</li>
<li>Gradual descent to Lohajung.</li>
<li>Build rapport with locals and learn about their simple life, explore Lohajung, and try the local cuisine.</li>
<li>Overnight stay in the guesthouse/Daldum campsite.</li>
</ul>

After soaking in the lap of grandeur views for 5 days you head back to Rishikesh on day 6. Driving back along the same breathtaking locales gives a feeling of deja vu. The trip officially ends here but you can still make the most of the day by indulging in some shopping, eating and exploring Rishikesh. Enroute you can take a short halt at Kausani to pack a few bags of herbal tea.

Lohajung to Rishikesh/Kathgodam

<ul>
<li>Head back to Rishikesh/Kathgodam, 250 km.</li>
<li>Around 8-10 hours long drive.</li>
<li>You can buy herbal tea at Kausani.</li>
<li>Explore Rishikesh/Kathgodam, indulge in local shopping, and buy some souvenirs.</li>
</ul>

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