Itinerary
Day 1:- Kathgodam to Lohajung
- Altitude 7,662 ft.
- Stay in the guest house
- Drive 210 km (10 hrs drive)
- Local market and network is available
- Pick up time 06:00 am at the parking of Kathgodham railway station
- Route:- Kathgodam – Bheem Tal – Almora – Kausani – Gwaldam – Dewal – Lohajung.
Day 2:- Lohajung to Bekaltal
- 9,690 ft, 4-5 hrs trek, 6 km
- 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
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