Bramhatal Trek.

Uttarakhand, India Jan 15, 2025

A winter trek to Bramhatal, a frozen lake at 3,592m in the Garhwal Himalayas. Three days through rhododendron forest and knee-deep snow, with Mt Trishul in view for most of the climb.

Trail through rhododendron forest on Day 1 from Lohajung

Valley views through the forest canopy

Sunlight filtering through the rhododendron trees

First glimpses of Himalayan peaks above the treeline

Approach to Bekaltal campsite

Snow on the trail as altitude increases

Morning light on the snow-dusted forest

Climbing higher on Day 2 toward Bramhatal base

Trail winding through deep snow

Panoramic view of the Garhwal Himalayas

Mt Trishul massif appearing through a break in the trees

Snow-covered Himalayan peaks against a blue sky

Sunrise on the peaks above Bramhatal base camp

Final approach through knee-deep snow to the lake

Looking back at the climb from the lake approach

Bramhatal Lake completely frozen at 12,250 feet

Standing at the edge of the frozen alpine lake

Panoramic view of Bramhatal lake with surrounding peaks

Descending from the lake in afternoon light

Mt Trishul towering over the snowfield

Last views of the Garhwal peaks before descending

A tabby cat dozing on a stone wall in a mountain village, Uttarakhand

The sun setting over forested ridges from a trek campsite, Uttarakhand

Green tents pitched in snow at a campsite at dusk, Bramhatal trek

A lone tree beside the frozen Bramhatal lake, snow on the slopes

A trekker's boots resting on a wide snowfield under broken cloud, Bramhatal trek