Circuit · Uttarakhand
Lohajung treks
Brahmatal in winter and Roopkund in summer, from the same trailhead.
- Places
- 2
- Altitude
- 2,300–5,029 m
- Fly / train to
- Kathgodam / Dehradun; Kathgodam
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,900
When to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- ❄︎May
- ❄︎Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- ❄︎Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
Best for most places here: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec. Each place here needs 7–9 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Brahmatal
A winter trek with frozen lakes and close views of Trishul and Nanda Ghunti.
Roopkund (Skeleton Lake)
A glacial lake at 5,029 m holding hundreds of human skeletons, reached over the deadly Ali–Bedni ridge.
What to pack for Lohajung treks
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
- Down or padded jacket
- Woollen cap that covers the ears
- Woollen socks, 2–3 pairs
- Waterproof gloves
- Neck gaiter or balaclava
- Hand warmers
- Quick-dry trekking pants, 2 pairs
- Quick-dry T-shirts, 2–3
- Sun cap or hat
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Microspikes
- Gaiters
- Camp sandals or floaters
Links to shops are affiliate links: if you buy, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The shop handles payment, delivery and returns.
Where to stay
No homestays listed here yet. Run one? List it.
Pickups & drivers
No drivers listed for this circuit yet. Drive here? List your cab.
Lohajung treks: questions people ask
Which places are in the Lohajung treks circuit?
The Lohajung treks circuit in Uttarakhand covers Brahmatal and Roopkund (Skeleton Lake). They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Lohajung treks?
December to March, June and September suit most places in Lohajung treks. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Lohajung treks?
Travel to Kathgodam / Dehradun or Kathgodam, then continue by road.
How much does a Lohajung treks trip cost per day?
About ₹2,900 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Lohajung treks, and which is the highest?
Brahmatal is the easiest (easy–moderate). Roopkund (Skeleton Lake) is the highest at 5,029 m.