Brahmatal Winter Trek

Highlight of Brahmatal Winter trek :

• Two high altitude frozen lakes: Bhekaltal & Brahmatal, 7km apart
• Lohajung to Bhekaltal trail: Snow-cladded dense rhododendron & oak forest
• Bhekaltal to Brahmatal trail: Snow blanket covering open meadows with surrounding Himalayan range peaks
• Brahmatal ridge (Tilandi to Jhandi Top): Entire Roopkund trek & Ali bugyal (Asia’s largest meadow) can be seen
• Jhandi Top- Ronti Saddle (ridge that connects Mt Trishul & Mt Nanda Ghunti)
• Seven thousanders:
  – Throughout the trek: Mt Trishul & Mt Nanda Ghunti
  – Brahmatal Top: Mt Chaukhamba, Mt Neelkanth, Mt HathiGhoda
• Appropriate for the beginners & less experienced trekkers: gradually ascending & no technical section
• Accessible all around the year, especially in winter when the most trekking routes are closed

Confirmation policy

• Email on booking@meandmountain.com or WhatsApp on +91-9051055011 the following details: Name of the participant(s), Name of the event, Date of the event, Email address (Note: This is not the Enrolment form) and proceed with the online payment either via the payment link shared via WhatsApp or the payment section on the website.
• Mode of payment: only online
• The participants will receive the Confirmation email and Ticket via email within 48 hours.
• Ater the confirmation, you will need to send the dully filled, signed and scanned forms (Enrolment, Medical & Self-declaration) to booking@meandmountain.com, before commencement of the expedition.
• The forms can be downloaded from the links below or ‘FORMS’ section in the home page.
• It is mandatory for all the participants to submit all 3 forms before the expedition, in absence of which Me and Mountain shall have a full right to deny the entry of that participant to the particular expedition.

Cancellation policy

• Cancellation done any time after the booking of the event shall be adjusted in any event later with ‘Me And Mountain Global Adventures Pvt Ltd’ only via Adjustment voucher. The Adjustment voucher will be valid for 1 year from the date of the event cancelled.
• Refer the section on Cancellation/Refund Policy for the detail cancellation policy.

Discontinuation policy

• In an event of a participant deciding on discontinuing the event mid-way due to any circumstance other than medical condition requiring emergency evacuation, he/she will require to do so by signing the ‘Discontinuation form’ after which he/she is set to go on own. In such situation the participant will neither be eligible for the Refund or the Adjustment voucher.

Fitness training :

• Cardiovascular training
• Jogging/ running
• Free hand stretching
• Walk daily at least 2-3km

Diet recommendation :

• Consume less spicy diet at least 7 days prior to the trek.

Things to carry :

• Clothing :
  – 3 dry-fit T-shirts
  – 2-3 pairs of trek pants
  – 1 good insulated jacket- down or synthetic padded to withstand sub-zero temperature
  – 1 wind + waterproof jacket
  – 1 fleece jacket
  – 1 set of body warmer (polyester….avoid cotton fabric)
  – Rain jacket/ poncho
  – 4-5 pairs of socks + 1 pair of woollen socks
  – Insulated waterproof gloves
  – Woollen cap (covering your ears) + neck warmer or Balaclava
• Footwear :
  – Trekking shoes (with ankle support) for snow
  – Slippers/floaters
• Gears :
  – Backpack- 50-60 litre with rain cover
  – Daypack- 20-30 litre with rain cover
  – Sunglasses with UV protection
  – Sun cap/ hat
  – Quick dry towel
  – Trekking poles (preferably a pair)
  – Headlamp
  – 2 Water bottles (preferably each of 1 litre capacity)
• Other essential items :
  – Toilet kit
  – Personal medical kit
  – Snacks for personal consumption
  – Self-heating warming pouches/ hot water bag to keep yourself warm at night
  – Wet wipes
  – Tissue roll
  – Sunscreen with SPF 40+