Brahmatal Trek
About Brahmatal Trek
Brahmatal is a wonderful trek, with pretty campsites and stunning views of mountain summits. You will come across snow around 10,000 ft, lying on the forest floor among the pine trees. The route to Lohajung is one of the most beautiful drives in the Indian Himalayas. Brahmatal in winter, the temperature during the day will be around 8-12 degrees and at night, the temperature will drop to -5 to -7 degrees.......
Seat Status
Discount available on group booking
Trek batches available on request
How to reach Lohajung village, Uttarakhand?
- For reaching Lohajung, members can either reach Dehradun or Kathgodam via train from New Delhi and then continue with a jeep ride for Lohajung.
- Lohajung is 280 kms from Haridwar and 220 kms from Kathgodam and it takes about 10-11 hours to drive.
- Cab services are frequent and readily available from Haridwar and Kathgodam.
- Members can pre book their ride via operators in advance and can share the prices on a per head basis.
Reporting time : Trekkers must report at Lohajung base camp in the evening after 3 pm. POC details will be emailed prior to the event.
Things to Carry
- Trekking shoes : Carry water proof trekking shoes with good grip and ankle support. Do not carry sports shoes.
- Three layers of warm clothes : Carry two or three-layer jackets, fleece jackets and a padded jacket.
- Two/Three trek pants : Carry light cotton trek pants. Denim/jeans and shorts are not suitable for trekking.
- Three t-shirts (collared/dri-fit) : Full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sun burns on the neck and arms. Carry one or two dri-fit t-shirts.
- Thermals : Carry thermals (top and bottom).
- Sunglasses : Sunglasses are mandatory. There will be lot of snow on the trek and can cause snow blindness.
- Cap : At high altitude, the sun is extra harsh so carry a cap to protect yourself.
- Water proof hand gloves : Carry water proof gloves and avoid woollen gloves as they will get wet if you touch snow.
- Socks (3-4 pairs) and a pair of woollen socks : Apart from two sports socks, you can take a pair of woollen socks for the night.
- Headlamp/LED torch : Mandatory
- Raincoat/Ponchos : At high altitudes, snowfall and rain are quite common and it’s mandatory to carry a poncho so that you don’t get wet. The trek will continue as planned even during rainfall.
- Lunch box and water bottle : Every participant should have their personal lunch box and a water bottle [insulated type].
Inclusion:
- Accommodation (3 sharing tent) | 2 sharing on extra cost of Rs 1000/person
- Meals (Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner)
- Camping charges (forest and camping permissions)
- Trekking equipment (High quality tent, sleeping bag etc)
- Gaiters (to protect your shoes from snow)
- Safety equipment (advance first-aid kit)
- Expert trek Leaders (certified trek and camp leaders)
- Expert Trek Support Team (cook, helpers etc)
- Personal Insurance (via Asego Travel)
- GST 5%
Exclusion:
- Transportation and food to and from the base camp
- Backpack offloading charges
- Any Personal Expenses
- Cost of Emergency
Itinerary
- Reach Lohajung by 4 PM. It’s a beautiful village in the Uttarkashi district.
- The entire trek route is very scenic and mesmerizing. Once at Lohajung you will be able to spot the famous Nanda Ghunti peak.
- The village falls to be the center of 15-16 small villages. There are a couple of stores available to shop any of the items if you have missed.
- Members will undergo the Registration process at 5 PM and will attend the briefing for the trek at 6 PM followed by distribution of items like Gaiters, Microspikes and Trekking sticks.
- Overnight at Lohajung base camp.
Mandatory Documents
✔️ Medical Certificate should be signed by a registered MBBS doctor and should have the seal of the doctor.
✔️ Original and photocopy of Aadhar card required. In case of Foreign Nationals Passport and Visa would be required.
✔️ NOC form with participant signature.
✔️ Passport sized photograph - 2 no.
click here to download Medical certificate and NOC
Rental Informationts
Personal medical kit
| S. NO. | Items | Quantity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolo 650 | 6 Tabs | Helps against fever and body pain |
| 2 | Avomine | 6 Tabs | Motion Sickness |
| 3 | Saridon | 6 Tabs | Headache |
| 4 | Combiflam | 6 Tabs | Pain Reliever incase of sprain or some muscle twist |
| 5 | Digene | 6 Tabs | Indigestion issue |
| 6 | ORS | 3 pack | Incase of dehydration |
| 7 | Knee Brace | 1 (optional) | Prone to knee injury or knee pain. |
| 8 | Crepe Band Aid | 1 | For sprain or ankle twist. |
| 9 | Blister Tape | 1 | For blisters |
| 10 | Band Aid | 5 | For cut and wounds |
| 11 | Dettol | 1 | For cleaning |
| 12 | Cotton | 1 | For cleaning |
NOTE :Carry the above mentioned medicines with you, such that it’s easily accessible at all times. Take medicines only after consulting your trek leaders.
Who can participate ?
Anyone who is above 12 years of age with a good physical strength and stamina can participate in the event. Participants should not have any medical issues like Hypertension, Asthma, Diabetes or breathing problems.
Participants should prepare themselves before participating in the trek such that they are able to jog/brisk walk 5 kms in 40 minutes. Participants with a BMI of 30 and above need to get it below 30 before joining the trek.
Preparation :
Strong physical fitness is a must for any Himalayan Treks. Whenever one is undertaking activities like High Altitude Trekking, make sure that you are preparing yourself for the trek in terms of Aerobic fitness, muscle strength and breathing rhythm. Check our Youtube Video for more information on the same.
Starting Price From
Rs. 8,000
Rs. 7,000/person
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