KedarKantha or Brahmatal: Which is a better winter trek?

28-08-2023 | 243 days

Written by: Ridhima Kamal

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Brahmatal and Kedarkantha are the two most beautiful and glorious treks in India in the ranges of the Himalayas. Both of them are remarkable in their own ways and are the finest treks for the Winter season. We bring you the descriptive analysis so that you choose according to your preferences.

Why KedarKantha Trek?

Altitude– 12,500ft
Base– Sankri
Best season– Winters (November to April) All season
Days– 6
Difficulty level– Easy to moderate

Kedarkantha is considered to be one of the best winter treks as the snow persists till the month of April. Layers of snow resting at the bottom of the pine trees make it even more beautiful. The trek offers an amazing view of Dhauladhar ranges with landscapes of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Swargarohini, and Bandarpoonch summit. With the lavishly dense green meadows, sumptuous sceneries, and inflated white backdrop through the Govind national park, the trek opens door to the tiny arrangements of huts in small hamlets. The place proposes serendipity and tranquillity to the trekkers from across the world.

Sankri is regarded as the base camp of the trek and trekkers can also witness the prehistoric living methods of the villagers. The world is still very primordial for the folks residing in the local places, and it is a bliss to the eyes.

Juda ka Talab is a grand glacier lake, perched at the height of 2700 meters, captures the attention of the trekkers with the magnificence so heartfelt and divine. The folklore calls an old tale about the origination of the lake after the water droplet fell on the ground from Lord Shiva’s hair.

Kalanag, or the black peak, also shares its absolutely resplendent splendor through the peak of Kedarkantha.

The week-long trek covers all the aspects of the exquisiteness and delicacy in abundance.

Why Brahmatal Trek?

Altitude– 12,100ft
Base– Lohajung
Best time- Winters
Days– 6
Difficulty level– Easy to moderate

The Brahmatal is one of the most unexplored and unmapped places in the Himalayan ranges. Lord Brahma ruminated at this place for ages. That’s why, it is called Brahmatal- lake of Lord Brahma. The place alters its hues according to the seasons, henceforth, colors make the ambiance reflect the wonderful beauty of nature. Winter season unveils snow-glided meadows as well as icy lakes. It enthralls you with ranges of Mrigthuni, Trishul, Bethartoli and Nandaghunti, Chaukhamba, Nilkanth, Kamet, and Hath Ghoda.

Bugyals– The Brahmatal trek hypnotizes the trekkers with its unending folds and crumples, thick oak and rhododendron trees, and luxurious green patterns.

Lohajung- A small village which also serves as the base camp of the trek has a mythological connotation with Goddess Parvati. She was said to have indulged in a war with Lohasur. Hence it derived its name from Lohajung.

Bekaltal– Pleasingly devoted to Lord Nag Devta, the frostiness of the lake is cushioned by the oak trees.

Jhandi top– The milieu on the summit of the Brahmatal trek bid spectacular visions of the giant trees and varieties of exotic birds.

Kedarkantha and Brahmatal help you retrieve and salvage the dreamlike experiences of the journey.