Lohajung – Base Camp for Brahmatal Trek & Roopkund in Uttarakhand

Lohajung – The Himalayan Gateway with a Legendary Past

It is a tiny mountain village named Lohajung, located at an altitude of 7,500 Ft.Perched at the heart of the peaceful Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is a trekkers and nature enthusiasts dream with pine and rhododendron covered hills and panoramic view of snow covered Himalays including the Nanda Ghunti and Trishul amongst others.

Lohajung is beautiful not only in itself but in the legend of it. It derives its name Lohajung - Loha (iron) and Jung (battle) which is attributed to a legend set locally that talks about a fierce fight between a goddess and a demon whereby iron melted. It is most popular nowadays as Lohajung base camp of brahmatal, the origin point of the Roopkund Trek, and Bedni Bugyal.

The Brahmatal Trek belongs to the number of the most picturesque Himalayan winter treks snow-covered trails, frozen alpine lakes and panoramic background of Garhwal ranges. Most trekkers inquire about the Brahmatal Trek best time which is December to March so that they can get pure snow and October to November- to enjoy golden autumn views and pampering clear skies. Because beginning your adventure in Lohajung to Brahmatal Trek helps you acclimatize correctly and receive the experience of living in the culture before starting the trail.

To the people who wonder about the Brahmatal Trek difficulty level it is rated at moderate so it could cater to first-time trekkers with average level of fitness and the intention to traverse the beautiful Himalayas.

Travel Tips:

• Best Time to Visit: Dec-Mar is best time to visit in snow, Oct-Nov in clear sky.
• How to go: Kathgodam is the nearest Railway station and Pantnagar is the nearest airport.
• Facilities: Smaller shops, simple medical care, homestays and some cheap lodges that can be used by the trekkers.

Local Feel:

Lohajung is a peaceful, old fashioned life. Having a home stay experience local homestay in Uttarakhand before your Brahmatal trek Uttarakhand can be a way of experiencing local life, trying the local Garhwali cuisine, getting to hear local folk songs around the fire in the chilly winter nights and experiencing the real Garhwali hospitality.

It begins with myths that are heard down the valleys and on tracks that go near the clouds and it culminates at Lohajung where all great Himalayan tales begin.