A Journey Through Highland Treks And Splendid Views

 Brahmatal Trek is known as one of the most captivating treks and is a great and classic winter trek for the nature lovers and adventure seekers. The summit spills a heavenly facet when the snow gently falls on its slopes; most of the Brahmatal trek is on the snow, which makes it exciting.

Apart from the uneven terrain, the trek is filled with beautiful scenery, lush forests, mighty Garhwal mountains stretch across the high skies and everywhere around you will be the white heavenly snowfields. Never-ending ridgelines, sprawling Bugiyals, High altitude lakes, snow on the trail and majestic peak views make it a compelling proposition for a winter trek. Brahmatal is a hidden and secluded lake amidst the ridge, where Lord Brahma meditated according to the mythology. The frozen blue lake with the mighty snow-capped Himalayan peaks overlooking it creates a fabulous and an unmatched experience. The most amazing part of the trek is the view of Mt. Trisul and Nanda Ghunti peaks from such proximity. The 360-degree view from the summit is mesmerizing. This winter snow trek is just heavenly.

The best time to scale the Brahmatal Trek is in the winter months of January and February. This is because, during winters, one can envisage heavy snowfall. Getting the privilege of walking on a blanket of snow during this trek is just wholesome. Brahmatal trek, being a winter trek, the weather is mostly sunny during the daytime while it tends to get very cold during the night. This six-day trek is simple and heavenly and one must join in for this trek at least one in their lifetime!

Brahmatal Trek Package Overview:

●   Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate

●   Duration: 6 Days

●   Location: Uttarakhand

●   Best time: November-April

●  Minimum age: 10


Another similar trek best known for having great mountain views is non-other than the marvelous Goechala Trek. The Goechala Trek’s stands at an altitude of 15,100 ft and is situated in Sikkim, one of the most beautiful states of India. The magical aura of this land is something one wouldn’t have felt before; the people, the food, the clothes, and the culture all are quite wondrous. The people are very friendly and will make one feel at home.

The Goechala Trek is very close to Nepal and all the majestic peaks of the world it holds are amazing; hence, one gets a panoramic view of these peaks once they ascend a certain height, and the heavenly snow-capped peaks make the scene just calming and blissful. The trek starts from Yuksom which is the basecamp from where one starts this trek on foot, once onto the trail, the next stop is Sachen, one will pass many bridges on their way to Sachen, animals like mule and yak can be spotted.

The next destination is Tshoka and Bakhim, and this trail has a little bit of difficult climbing and there will be dense forests full of rhododendrons and alpine berries that brighten up the path and make the trek more vibrant. The next stop is Dzongri which is an important milestone in this trek, some people turn back from here only after halting for a day or two. One can also explore the local village and get to learn about the culture. One will pass through Lamuney, Samiti Lake and then finally to Goecha La, which is the summit. This trek is popular for its sunrise views, especially the sunrise experienced on the Kanchenjunga range, although no one is allowed to actually visit the Goecha Pass, the Viewpoint number 1 and Dzongri viewpoint provide an equally great view of the majestic sun rising over the Kanchenjunga Peak.

One will also come across Dzongri which is a beautiful base camp and is a good place to explore, they can interact with the locals and also visit a monastery which will soothe your mind and you will feel at peace with your chaotic soul. Trekking in Sikkim is always a blessing for anyone looking for peace apart from the hectic city life. Since this trek is a difficult grade trek, a lot of stamina and endurance is required to complete this trail. Prior experience is mandatory for this trek.

The best time to do Goechala Trek is in the months of September and October. However, one can also attempt this trek in the months of April and May. The trek should definitely be avoided from June to September as the monsoons create problems like landslides, muddy and slippery paths which makes trekking extremely dangerous. The Temperatures at Goechala Trek are 15 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius in summers during the day and 7 degrees Celsius to -1 degrees Celsius during the night.

Goechala Trek Package Overview:

● Difficulty level: Difficult

● Duration: 11 Days

● Location: Sikkim

● Best time: April-May, September-October

● Minimum age: 12

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