Quick answer: The Brahmatal trek with Trekkaro costs ₹9,000 + 5% GST (₹9,450) per person for 6 days, including stays, all meals on the trek, permits, the trek leader and Free Trekking Gear. With the shared taxi from Rishikesh and a bus from Delhi, the whole trip comes to about ₹14,850. With EMI, the trek fee starts at about ₹463/month.
Brahmatal is one of the best-value winter treks in India: six days, two frozen lakes and close-up views of Trishul and Nanda Ghunti for the price of a five-day trek. Here is every rupee you will spend, and how Trekkaro compares with other operators.
1. The trek fee: ₹9,450
Trekkaro's Brahmatal fee is ₹9,000 + 5% GST = ₹9,450 per person, Rishikesh to Rishikesh (the road transfer is separate, see below). It covers:
- 2 nights in a guesthouse at Lohajung and 3 nights in tents on the trail
- All meals on the trek: breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner
- Forest permits and checkpost fees
- A certified trek leader, guide, cooks, camp helpers and mule or porter support
- -20°C sleeping bags, mattresses and tents at every campsite
- Twice-daily SpO2 and pulse checks, a portable oxygen cylinder and a stretcher
- Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes
2. Rishikesh to Lohajung and back: about ₹2,200–2,600
The drive from Rishikesh to Lohajung, the base village, takes most of a day through the Garhwal hills and is not part of the trek fee. Trekkaro arranges shared taxis at about ₹6,500 per vehicle one way, split between the 5–6 trekkers in it: roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person each way.
3. Getting to Rishikesh
| Mode | Time from Delhi | Typical one-way cost |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Volvo bus (ISBT Kashmere Gate) | 6–7 hours | About ₹700–1,500 |
| Train to Haridwar or Rishikesh | 5–7 hours | About ₹500–1,500 |
| Flight to Jolly Grant airport (near Rishikesh) | About 1 hour | Often ₹3,000–6,000+ |
Fares change with season and how early you book, especially around Christmas, New Year and long weekends.
Total cost from Delhi: Trekkaro vs other operators
Here is the full cost of a Brahmatal trip from Delhi by overnight bus, the way most trekkers travel. Travel costs are the same whichever company you choose; the difference is the trek fee and the gear.
| Other operators (typical) | Trekkaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Trek fee (incl. 5% GST) | ₹8,400–12,600+ | ₹9,450 |
| Trekking shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters, microspikes | ₹2,000–4,000 (rent) | Free (₹200 washing) |
| Rishikesh–Lohajung taxi (return, shared) | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| Delhi–Rishikesh bus (return) | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| Insurance and food on the way | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Total from Delhi | ₹15,600–21,800 | ₹14,850 |
Taking a train or flight, staying a night in Rishikesh or adding backpack offloading adds the same amount whichever company you trek with. Travel figures are typical estimates and will vary.
How Trekkaro compares, beyond price
| Other operators (typical) | Trekkaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Group size | Often 20–30 trekkers per batch | Maximum 20, 1 leader or guide per 8 trekkers |
| Health checks | Varies; ask before booking | SpO2 and pulse twice a day, oxygen and stretcher on every batch |
| Cancellation | Often partial refunds only | Free rescheduling or a 100% TrekCash voucher up to 7 days before departure |
| EMI | Not always available | Yes, from about ₹463/month |
Whichever company you choose, ask these five questions before you pay: What is the maximum group size? Is gear included? How often are health checks done? Is oxygen carried? What exactly do I get back if I cancel?
Optional add-ons
| Add-on | Cost | Worth it if… |
|---|---|---|
| Backpack offloading (up to 9 kg) | ₹1,500 + GST | You'd rather carry only a daypack, especially on the summit and descent days |
| Single tent occupancy | ₹2,000 + GST | You want your own tent instead of sharing |
How to keep the cost down
- Use the free gear instead of renting. See buy, rent or free gear.
- Take the overnight bus to Rishikesh and rest well before the long drive to Lohajung.
- Book holiday dates early, when bus, train and flight fares rise.
- Travel with friends so your group fills a taxi.
- Pay in EMI if you prefer: about ₹463/month on a 24-month plan (bank interest applies; it depends on your card).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Brahmatal trek cost?
With Trekkaro the trek fee is ₹9,000 + 5% GST (₹9,450) per person for 6 days, including stays, meals, permits, the trek leader and Free Trekking Gear. The total from Delhi by bus, including the shared taxi to Lohajung, is about ₹14,850.
Is Trekkaro cheaper than other Brahmatal operators?
Brahmatal trek fees typically range from about ₹8,000 to ₹12,000+ before GST. Trekkaro's fee is ₹9,000 + GST, and because trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes are free, the total trip usually costs less than a similar fee plus gear rental.
Is the Rishikesh to Lohajung transport included?
No. Trekkaro arranges shared taxis at about ₹6,500 per vehicle one way, split among the 5–6 trekkers in the vehicle, which is roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person each way.
Can I pay for Brahmatal in EMI?
Yes. EMI is available on eligible credit cards through the payment gateway. On a 24-month plan the trek fee works out to about ₹463 per month, depending on your bank's interest rate.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Everything outside the trek fee is listed above: travel to Rishikesh, the shared taxi to Lohajung, insurance, the ₹200 gear washing charge (plus a ₹3,000 refundable deposit), and optional add-ons.
