Brahmatal vs Pangarchulla: the numbers
| Brahmatal | Pangarchulla | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,734 m | 4,590 m |
| Days on trail | 5 days | 7 days |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Hard |
| Region | Chamoli, Uttarakhand | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | Dec–Feb | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec |
| Also possible | Nov, Mar | – |
| Peaks in view | Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Chaukhamba | Nanda Devi, Kamet, Chaukhamba, Dronagiri, Hathi Parbat, Nilkantha |
| 3D route | Fly the Brahmatal trail → | Fly the Pangarchulla trail → |
Pangarchulla goes 856 m higher (4,590 m against 3,734 m). Pangarchulla takes 2 more days on the trail. Brahmatal is the easier of the two (Easy–moderate against Hard). Both are at their best in Dec. The trailheads are about 33 km apart in a straight line.
