Day-wise Breakdown of distance for Brahmatal trek
The Brahmatal trek spans approximately 28 to 30 kilometres, making it one of the longest winter treks of the country. This distance includes both ascent and descent, passing through forests, meadows, snow slopes, and ridgelines, thus attracting both beginners and experienced trekkers.
Day 1: On the first day, you travel by road from Dehradun to Lohajung. This initial leg covers roughly 316 km and takes about 9 to 10 hours, depending on the roads and the traffic to reach the destination. While not part of the trekking distances on foot, it’s important for acclimatization. You arrive in Lohajung village in the evening, rest, and prepare your body, gear, and mindset for the upcoming trekking days.
Day 2: On this day, the real trekking journey begins. You cover approximately 6 km of the Brahmatal trek. You leave Lohajung walking through dense pine and oak forests, rivers, and gentle slopes, reaching a peaceful campsite near Bekaltal, a high-altitude lake. The trek takes about 4-5 hours, providing a gentle but satisfying first climb.
Day 3: Today, you hike from Bekaltal to Brahmatal base camp, covering roughly 6 km. This is where the forest begins to thin and you move into more open meadows, with clearer view of the most prominent Himalayan ranges. The trek duration for this day is shorter—roughly 5 to 6 hours, depending on pace and trail conditions. Peaks that are visible from Brahmatal is Chaukhambha, Mrigthuni, Trishul and Neelkanth.
Day 4: This is the toughest and most challenging day of the Brahmatal trek. You ascend from Brahmatal Lake to the summit of Brahmatal at roughly 12,250 feet (≈ 3,750 metres), The distance to top is around 3-4km then descend to a lower campsite, often called Daldam. Total trek distance for this day, including both parts, is approximately 11-12 km or more, depending on the chosen route. This is a long day, expect around 8-9 hours of trekking. The summit views are spectacular, with 360-degree panoramas of surrounding peaks.
Day 5: On the final stretch of the trek, the distance is approximately 4- 5 km as you descend from Daldam back to Lohajung, retracing much of the route through meadows and forests. Since it’s mostly downhill, this day requires less effort against gravity, although knees and ankles may feel the strain. The terrain includes familiar forests, meadows, and occasionally stone-paved or rocky paths. The trek typically takes about 2 to 3 hours, depending on your pace and breaks.
In total, these daily stretches add up to the Brahmatal trek distance of about 28-30 kilometres on foot. This makes it possible to enjoy steep climbs, summit views, snowfields, and varied forest and meadow terrain without overly long, harsh trekking days—especially good for those doing their first Himalayan summit trek.