Brahmatal Trek

Day 1: Dehradun to Lohajung

The journey from Dehradun to Lohajung is 09-10 hours long, there will be one or two breaks in which you can have your breakfast and lunch en route.
Go through the region of Kumaon and valleys of Shivalik mountain ranges. The road takes you through picturesque forests and curves with amazing mountain views in the backdrop. There is a direct road from, Gwaldam to Deval but it is damaged due to heavy rains, so the other route is preferred.

Day 2: Lohajung to Bekaltal

Trek towards Lohajung’s upper region, the trail is a marked well stone paved path. Pass through a forest with houses on the side. Keep trekking and reach village Mandoli after a short while. After ascending enter the Kail valley with two rivers Pindari and Kail. Ahead are water pipes which are used to supply water to Lohajung. Halt for a while and trek further, now witness some houses along the trees of Rhododendrons which are together called Budla.
Cross a stream over a bridge and rest at Begum. Ahead the Navali Bugyal will capture all your attention. Now, after crossing one more stream and an hour ascent you will reach “Gujrani”. Multiple streams are present in this area, the water is clear and clean, if you want you can also refill the bottles. Trek for one and a half hour more to reach Bekaltal, a lake with grassy shores which are perfect for camping. This beautiful lake lies amidst forest of Oaks. Come across one more pristine lake named “Khopdaliya”. Pitch your tents beside the lake, wait for the delicious food to be served and after having dinner sleep comfortably in your tents.

Day 3: Bekaltal to Brahmatal

The ascent to Brahmtal starts just after you leave the campsite, trek through the forests of Rhododendrons and Oaks. Crossing this section will lead you to a meadow and from here a gradual ascent will lead you to the top.
Reach the high point and start the descent till you come across Brahmatal. An amazing high altitude glacial lake which remains frozen in winters. Throughout the trek Almora and Nainital side valley will be visible, Mt. Nanda Ghunti and Mt. Trishul can also be seen from some points.
The campsite is at some distance from Brahmatal Lake and is clearly visible but if there is change in weather and there is heavy snowfall then will camp at Khabekhal. Pass through a forest area and reach the campsite. Setup your tents and after having food retire for the night.

Day 04: Brahmatal top - back to Daldum camp

The trek today is an ascending one, you are going to gain altitude. Start trekking and after one hour reach Chota Jhandidar. Chota and Bada Jhandidar will lead you to the top, the trail isn’t straight but zig zag and fenced by valleys from both the sides.
Crossing the steep climb will take around 2-3 hours. Brahmatal Top gives the fetching view of the Himalayas and the clear blue sky makes it look adorable. From the top Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti views are much clearer than the previous day, they look magnificent.
The panorama sights of Himalayan mountain ranges are enough to leave you awestruck. Now, descend and move towards Daldum camp . Reach there in 3 hours by crossing dense forest section. Setup your camps, have food and retire for the night.

Day 5: Daldum camp to Lohajung

you can reach Lohajung in 2 to 3 hours by covering 3 km. Reach Malling in half an hour. Now, some houses on the slopes comes into sight. Follow the stone made path frequently used by the villagers. Reach Lohajung. Have your dinner in a pre-booked hotel and enjoy your overnight stay there.

Day 6: Lohajung to Dehradun

The certificates will be given and after some beautiful photos we will bid you all a good bye from Lohajung and Brahmatal trek.

Basics Gears

• Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
• Trekking Shoes
• Trekking Pole
• LED Torch
• One Water Bottle (one litre)
• Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)

Clothes

• Trekking Jacket
• Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
• Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
• Two collared t-shirts
• Thermals

Accessories

• Sunglasses
• Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
• Lip Balm (SPF 30)
• Sun cap
• Synthetic hand gloves
• Two pair of Socks
• Raincoat/Ponchos

Others

• Daypack (20 litres), if you opt to offload your backpack
• Toiletries
• Cutlery
• Plastic cover (for wet clothes)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

A.1.1. Process – The cancellation process is completely automated. Please login to you’re Tours, Treking account and find relevant instructions on your dashboard. You can choose your preferred mode of refund (Instant/Cash) as per the policy below and your refund would automatically be processed by the system.

A.1.2. Replacement of participant(s) – Our system allows you to seamlessly replace any of the participants in your booking through the Tours, Treking account login account dashboard. Please note that this feature is applicable only when the status of the Booking is “Paid” and there are at least 5 days remaining prior to the departure date (departure date minus 5). If you are unable to replace a participant through your dashboard, then, drop an email to eeasytours@yahoo.com the screenshot of the error. The new participant needs to print, sign, scan and send the undertaking form to eeasytours@yahoo.com

Please note that the replacement would not be applicable on any Volvo/Train transport booked for the original participant. The same would be automatically cancelled. This is simply because the seats booked in such transport mediums are not transferrable.

A.1.3. Cash Refund: Cash refund is applicable only in case of bookings made without using any promotional offer code or vouchers. Also, the cash refunds would not be applicable in case of shifted batch bookings & if the status of the Booking is “Booked”.

The Refund of the amount would be processed as per deduction guidelines outlined below:

1. Cancellations up to 30 days prior to departure date – 5% deduction
2. Between 30 days to 15 days prior to departure – 50% deduction
3. Less than 15 days of departure – No Cash Refund

All cancellation refunds will be processed back to the bank account or the credit card account from which the event fee has been paid. The amount for refund processing would always be calculated basis the net amount paid* for booking the event w.r.t the Base Price of the event (excluding additional components like transport, insurance, rent, portage, etc.).

A.1.4. Voucher Refund: This option is available for all types of bookings including the bookings made under promotional offers.

The Tours, Treking would offer you a short term voucher that would enable you with a flexibility to book any other The Tours, Treking event using the voucher. The option of claiming a voucher is available till 5 day prior to the departure of the event. The Refund of the amount would be processed as per deduction guidelines outlined below:

1. Cancellations up to 5 days prior to departure date – No deduction
2. Less than 5 days prior to departure – No Refund

The amount for refund processing would always be calculated basis the net amount paid* for booking the event w.r.t the Base Price of the event (excluding additional components like transport, insurance, rent, portage, etc.). Please note that the voucher issued would not include the service tax amount paid while making the booking. However, when you use the voucher to book again on our website, service tax would not be applicable on the voucher amount. Validity of the voucher would be 10 months from the date of issue.

Tours, Treking hotel reserves the right to cancel your booking or change any of the facilities, services or prices described in our brochures or website. We will endeavour to advise you of any changes known at the time of booking. We plan the arrangements for your events many months in advance and may occasionally have to make minor changes..Transport timings and carriers shown or communicated on our website are for guidance only and are subject to change.

However in the field of adventure activities, there are many variables beyond our control like weather conditions, landslides, road situations and any other force majeure conditions. Circumstances amounting to “force majeure” include any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not even with all due care, foresee or forestall such as (by way of example and not by way of limitation) war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, industrial disputes, actual or threatened terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks and pandemics, ban by local authorities, acts of God, unavoidable and unforeseeable technical problems with transport for reasons beyond our control or that of our suppliers, closed or congested airports or ports, hurricanes and other actual or potential adverse weather conditions, and any other similar events. In such situations we might be forced to change the itinerary or even cancel an event. In case of a change /cancellation, you will have the choice of either:

Accepting a replacement event from us of equivalent or similar standard and price (at the date of the change), if we are able to offer you one; or Cancelling your event, in which case you shall receive a full refund*, including all the components paid by you (transport, base fee, taxes).

*The refund would always be in the form of a voucher (validity 6 months) if the change or cancellation arises from circumstances amounting to “force majeure” or from any other reason beyond our control. However, for cancellations made otherwise (low participation due to cancellation by other participants), the participant would have a choice between voucher of 6 month validity or cash refund. Please note that in case you have made the booking using a voucher, cash refund would only be made for the part paid in cash. However, we will reactivate your consumed voucher with an additional validity of 6 month.

A.3.1. When the change or cancellation arise from circumstances amounting to “force majeure” or for any other reason beyond our control The Mountain Hike shall not be liable to refund the amount already deposited.

A.3.2. When the change or cancellation arising otherwise: We will, wherever possible, make suitable alternative arrangements. If we are unable to make such alternative arrangements, or you reject the same for good reason then we will return you to your point of departure and refund you for any unused services, as appropriate. The refund would be primarily made in the form of a voucher (6 month validity). However, in case the participant desires, the same amount can also be refunded in cash.

A.4. In case of drop out by the participant in between the event We shall not be liable to make any refund in such situation. The participant would also have to pay additionally for unplanned expenses on planning and executing the retreat of the participant on actual basis. In case suitable arrangements for retreat are not possible, The Mountain Hike reserves the right to deny such drop out in between the event.

A.5. In case of early return from an event In situations wherein the participant(s) return early from the event due to the event being completed earlier than estimated or wherein due to force majeur conditions, the participant(s) had to return early, in such cases, any extra service(s) availed or extra night(s) accommodation booked, etc., the participant will have to bear the expenses incurred.

A.6. In case of Emergency Evacuation While we do have first aid and experts available on all our events but still there might be situations under which an emergency evacuation might be needed. We are committed to make a safe evacuation for you in case of an emergency. We would make necessary and adequate arrangements for your evacuation till the nearest road head that is well connected by road, and would also help you in boarding a vehicle to the nearest Hospital or any other facility so required. Any additional expenses incurred, that of porters, vehicle, ambulance, hospitalization, or any other expense incurred for evacuation, would be covered by the participant