Brahmatal Trek

Overview

Brahmatal Lake is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. According to Hindu belief, lord Brahma (the Creator) had meditated beside this lake and hence it got its name as Brahmatal Lake or Brahma's lake. The lake sits at 3718 m elevation and offers breathtaking views of some of the famous peaks of Mt Trisul and Mt Nanda Gunti.

Highlights

Day by Day

The Itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1

   Drive from Rishikesh to Lohajung. Drive distance: 260 km | Drive duration: 10–11 hr.

2. 2

   Day 2

   Trek from Lohajung to Gujrani. Trek distance: 4.6 km | 5 hours. Altitude gain: 7,600 ft to 9,200 ft.

3. 3

   Day 3

   Gujrani to Tilandi. Trek distance: 2.9 km | 4–5 hours. Altitude gain: 9,200 ft to 10,495 ft.

4. 4

   Day 4

   Tilandi to Brahmatal. Trek distance: 5.5 km | 5–6 hours. Altitude: 10,495 ft to 12,250 ft.

5. 5

   Day 5

   Brahmatal to Lohajung. Trek distance: 8.45 km | 7–8 hours. Altitude loss: 12,250 ft to 7,600 ft. Return to Rishikesh.