One-third of the trek through village and rest through frost
Stay in a tent
Moderate level ascent through the forest
Hot lunch at the camp
Spring and manmade water points are available
Go to Bekaltal lake for an evening walk
Bekaltal lake is 15 minutes walk from the camp site
Day 3:- Bekaltal to Brahmatal
10,450 ft, 6 – 7 hrs trek, 7 km
First 1.3 hours is steep ascent via Bekaltal Lake, then gradual ascent for few hours and at last steep descent and then gradual descent till campsite
Hot lunch/packed lunch, depending on weather and snow condition
No water points, it’s advisable to carry at least 2 litres of water
A very scenic day can see Shivalik and greater Himalayas both
Go to Brahmatal lake for an evening walk, 500 meters far from the camp site
Stay in a tent
Day 4: Brahmatal to Tilbudi via Brahmatal Pass
Altitude :- 10,450 ft. to 11,250 ft. via 12,200 ft.
Trek:- 7 km, 7-8 hrs
Moderate level of ascent till Brahmaltal pass (few slops have steep ascent)
After Pass, all descent till Tilbudi campsite
No water points, it’s advisable to carry at least 2 litres of water
Rhododendron and Oak Forest
Lunch on the summit (packed lunch)
360 degree of view from the summit
First 180 degree angle covers Chaukhambha, Mandir, Mana, Nilgiri, Neelkanth, Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Maitoli all the way to the Panchachuli ranges, rest is Shivalik Himalayas
Day 5: Tilbudi to Lohajung via Wan
Altitude: 11,250 ft. to 7,650 ft. via 8,000 ft.
Time: 5-6 hours, 4 km trek + 1-hour drive to Lohajung
Gradual and steep mixed descent
You will find one spot to refill your water bottles
Lunch on the way (packed lunch)
Walking stick and knee cap will help a lot
Stay in the guest house
Day 6:- Lohajung to Kathgodam
10 hrs drive
Drive 210 km
After morning tea move to Kathgodam (breakfast and lunch on the way)
Reach Kathgodam by 6:00 pm
On the way to Kathgodam at Kausani, you can buy herbal tea and some souvenir