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A Trek That Allures Ones Soul: Brahmatal Trek

 It was end of November, as I was shuffling through my travel bucket list, I suddenly saw the name Brahmatal Trek and realized how me and my two friends wanted to undertake this trek so bad. With excitement, I picked up my phone and texted about the same to both of them. The response from both the ends were positive and quite energetic. With this, we decided to undertake the Brahmatal trek, which was a Himalayan trek, in December . And then the next week came quite early and with backpacks and thrilling hearts, the three of us set off for the trek. First Day of The Journey On the first day,we had a drive from Dehradun to Lohajung. The 11-hour journey from Haridwar to Lohajung was long yet, had alluring views that will be cherished forever. Wecame across many confluences of rivers and spectacular landscapes all along the drive from Haridwar to Lohajung. Wepassed through Devprayag, Srinagar and Rudraprayag. We also found the confluence of the two purest rivers namely Bhagirathi and ...

Exploring The Winter Perfect Treks: Kedarkantha and Brahmatal Trek

 With excitement and a want to feel the comfort amongst the hills, this year, me and my cousins went to explore two of the most adored and winter perfect treks of India, namely, the Kedarkantha Trek and the Brahmatal Trek . The journey during both of the treks were magical, peaceful and so thrilling that the memories that we made during the trekking journey, will live in my heart rent free, forever! The Chilly And Soulful Kedarkantha Trek Day 1 — To The Base Camp : Sankri After completing our exams and making a sudden plan to go on a winter trek , we finally reached Dehradun on November, following which, to reach Kedarkantha, first, we had to reach Sankri, a small village which was situated at an altitude of 6,455 feet. A drive of 198 kilometres advanced us to the Sankri base camp where the trek actually started. The beauty witnessed throughout the trail was mind-blowing. The last 20 kilometres on the mesmerizing journey to Sankri passed through Govind National park which had ...

Sandakphu Phalut Trek –A Mixed Trail of Cultures and Majestic Mountains

 The Sandakphu Phalut Trek is known to be one of the best and most enjoyed treks in the Himalayas. It is moderate and simple trek to start with! The Sandakphu Phalut Trek is athrilling trek in the Nepal portion of the Himalayas and is undertaken along the border between India and Nepal. The special part of this trek is that one can experience the various cultures of the Nepal as well as Sikkim. Also, one can discover the old Silk route and witness the view of the world’s tallest and majestic mountains. The Sandakphu Trek is known as a paradise for trekkers. As it is in the highest point in West Bengal, the trek offers views of the world’s tallest and supreme peaks and the sleeping Buddha view is just unmissable! The thrilling Sandakphu trek can thoroughly be enjoyed in the winter season. This trek is one of the best winter treks in the Himalayas and it remains is snow-clad from the middle of February to the middle of April. One can witness a lot of snow in February and March, and...

2 Best Easy to Moderate Treks To Undertake This Year

 Being one of the best treks for beginners and moderate level trekkers, Chandrashila Trek is also one of the most convenient treks to start with. Chandrashila trek is said to be tricky with its abrupt climbs and with the sudden changes in its terrain. This mesmerizing trail is surrounded by a lush forest of oak, deodar, and rhododendron that shadow a rich bed of flowering plants. This trek lets one witness a 360-degree view of some of the most beautiful and classy views of the Garhwal Himalayas. The best time to undertake the Chandrashila Trek is from January to May and again from October to December. It starts to snow in the month of November and the intensity is seen to increases day by day. In the month of January, there is almost 5 to 7 feet of snow covering the ground. The weather is quite pleasuring during the daytime but it tends to get difficult by the night. During the season of autumn, the scenery that this trek poses is wonderful! Along with beautiful Sunrise and sunset...

Can People Visit Brahmatal Trek In December?

 The Brahmatal Trek is known for being one of the best winter treks in India. This trek is a must for all the appreciators of nature and adventure seekers out there. The exciting part of this trek is that most of it is on the snow! Apart from the uneven terrain the Brahmatal Trek is all about pretty sceneries, enchanted forests and the white heavenly snowfields everywhere. Never-ending ridgelines, sprawling Bugiyals, high altitude lakes, snow on the trail and majestic peak views makes this trek one of the most sought-after treks of Uttarakhand.  Brahmatal is a hidden and secluded lake amidst the ridge, where Lord Brahma meditated according to the mythology. The crystal blue lake with the mighty snow-capped Himalayan peaks overlooking it makes the whole journey soulful and an unmatched experience felt leaving behind the city life. The trek also offers the views of Mt. Trisul and Nanda Ghunti peaks from such proximity. There’s also the 360-degree view from the summit which is j...