Brahmatal Trek 6 Days trip from Kathgodam

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