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Bhairav Kunda Trek

Duration
13 Days
12 nights
Max Altitude
4250m
Highest point
Difficulty
Moderate
2 out of 5
Group Size
2–14
people
Best Season
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and dec.
Activity / Day
4-6 Hrs Walking

Trip Overview

Overview

Experience 10 days trekking through untouched traditional villages to reach the holy lake Bhairav Kunda. Bhairav Kunda, one of the holiest shrines for Shamans, bears the name of Lord Shiva's destructive form.

Both Hindu and Buddhist devotees travel to this holy mountain lake at a height of 4200 meters every year around the time of the Bhadra (August) Full Moon to offer respect and bathe to wash away sins.

Journey Route to Bhairav Kunda

After 5-6 hours driving from Kathmandu, the trek starts at Jalbire. We travel through a mixture of beautiful mountain scenery and the terraced fields and characteristic houses of rural villages from different ethnic groups.

You will spend your first night experiencing the 'Newari' culture of Jalbire. Your Guide will give a short talk on trekking, altitude sickness and the highlights of the trek. These include the holy Bhairav Kunda, the incredible Himalayan scenery and the life style of nomadic people unchanged by time.

Your trail winds along an old trade route between Nepal and Tibet. through a number of unspoilt Buddhist villages, past chortens and Sherpa houses. The unusual climatic and geographical mix make this area a naturalist's dream and a mecca for those who appreciate traditional cultures.

Along the trail you will experience spectacular views of mountains in Tibet  and the Jugal Himal section of the Himalayan Range, which includes the peaks of Dorje Lakpa (6966), Madiya (6257M) and Phurbi Ghhyachu (6637m).

On the final day of the tour we take a bus  to Kathmandu.

Highlights 

  • Visit the Hindus and Buddhist holy Bhairav Kunda Lake.
  • Adventurous camping trek to the untouched area of the Langtang region.
  • Picturesque views of Himalayan panorama ranges
  • Explore the livelihood of locals and their lifestyle.
  • Taking the natural hot spring in Tatopani

 

Day-by-Day Itinerary

13 days
1
Day 1

Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in medieval and modernized Kathmandu, you will be warmly received by our representative and transported to the hotel. Upon check-in and some refreshments, our senior mountain guide will give you a quick briefing on the Bhairav Kunda Trek.

 

Meals Dinner included
2
Day 2

4-5 hrs

In Kathmandu, you visit the most renowned and revered shrine of the country: The most highly regarded and famous Hindu stupa of Nepal, Budhanath; and in Bhaktapur, the 15th-century 55-window palace; the Soyambhunath, which is the largest Buddhist stupa of Nepal and contains Buddhist and Hindu shrine. The orientation session for the trek, which begins on the following day, will be organized in the evening. Stay overnight at the hotel with breakfast included.

 

Meals Breakfast included
3
Day 3

Drive (4-5 hrs)

We'll go to Jalbire after having breakfast. The journey from Kathmandu to Jalbire is around 5 hours. The location for panoramic mountain views is Jalbire. It is the birthplace of the Hindu temple of God Bishnu, on the banks of the Balephi River, rich in Newari culture. We set up our tents for the night, including all meals.

 

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
4
Day 4

4-5 hrs

Our trek will begin early in the morning after breakfast. We pass a waterfall and some small villages of Tamang to Chanaute. It takes approximately four hours. The village of Chanaute is home to people from the communities of Chhetri and Brahmin. All meals are given overnight in tented camps.

 

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
5
Day 5

5-6 hrs

Our next trip is going to Khani Gaun after breakfast. Gaon is 5-6 hours away on foot from Chanaute-Khanai. The walk is a bit more difficult and steep. We will keep up steep climbs. But we can do a nice walk all along as we can see beautiful villages and rivers. Khani Gaun is a village in Newar and the Bhaktapur indigenous people are believed to have come to save their lives during the Gorkha and Bhaktapur war.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
6
Day 6

Today after breakfast, we visit Khani village and meet the local folks and explore around. Overnight in tented camps inclusive full board meals.

 

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
7
Day 7

6-7 hrs

We will go uphill through the Rhododendron forest after having breakfast. The walk is about 6-7 hours. This is a perfect chance for you to catch the scenery of the rhododendron forest and also see lovely birds and plenty of wilderness.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
8
Day 8

5-6 hrs

The trek today is more difficult because it takes about 4 hours to climb up. But you can enjoy the magnificient view of the pine and Rhododendron trees. We will arrive in Pati after four hours of climbing and can relax in the other houses constructed for pilgrimages in Pati. You can enjoy a magnificent view of the mountains. Tented camps and bed and breakfast are included.

 

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
9
Day 9

3-4 hrs

Bhairav Kunda is our next destination, about 3 hours walk from Pati. Next, after about 2 hours and a half, a 1-hour walk goes uphill. Bhairav is a coveted spot for faith. This place has been visited by many people from various parts of Nepal to bathe in June / July. The pilgrims also adorn the Bhairav in the temple near the lake (the destructive form of Lord Shiva).

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
10
Day 10

6-7 hrs

We need to start our trek early so that the sunrise from Bhairav Kund top can be exciting. We can also get breathtaking views of the luminous mountain ranges Langtang, Jugal Himal, Rolwaling and Tibetan. In addition, the typical village of Sherpa Gaon is located at 2500 m from the top for about 6 hours.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
11
Day 11

4-5 hrs

We need to start our trek early so that the sunrise from Bhairav Kund top can be exciting. We can also get breathtaking views of the luminous mountain ranges Langtang, Jugal Himal, Rolwaling and Tibetan. In addition, the typical village of Sherpa Gaon is located at 2500 m from the top for about 6 hours. Stay in camp tented including BLD overnight.

 

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
12
Day 12

6-7hrs

We eventually return to Kathmandu after completing our journey and walking for so long. The journey back to Kathmandu is approximately 6 hours and we transfer to the hotel to have a rest and refreshment. Stay at your hotel overnight, and we have dinner and breakfast with goodbye as well.

 

Meals Breakfast included
13
Day 13

Our vehicle and escorts will be on standby to drop you to the international airport three hours before our scheduled flight back home.

 

Meals Breakfast included

What’s Included

Included
Airport pick up and drop
Transportation by bus
Two/ three star category hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
All meals and accomodations in tented camp during the trek.
Meals, accommodations ,insurance and other expenses of trekking crew.
Tims and Permit for trekking.
Guided sight-seeing tour in Kathmandu by car.
All necessary equipments for the trek.
30min Massage at Himalayan Suite Spa
Not Included
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
City sight-seeing entry fees
Personal equipments and clothing
Private transportation ( car,van, jeep etc.. )
Your insurence and tips to the crew

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Traveler Reviews

Overall rating
5.0/5
Based on 20 reviews
Taher
Verified booking
5.0

Really excellent day! Rajan was my tour guide and he was excellent. Explained every historical site and the background behind it and was very informative the whole day. He made sure I was ok always, gave good reccomendations for delicious food and we got to sp…

Dave
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5.0

We really enjoyed our tour of the 7 UNESCO sites today. Dipendra was very informative and told us all about the history and fascinating facts of the many temples we visited. This is a full day trip and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Kathmandu.

Greg
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5.0

A great way to see all of the important sites in Kathmandu in just one day! The guide, Dipendra was great! Informative and funny!

Gloria
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5.0

Dioendra our guide was terrific!!! Professional, punctual, very knowledgeable We visit 7 UNESCO sites and spend several hours knowing the fascinating and magical Nepalese culture…. Wonderful time !!! Highly recommended this tour with Dioendra!!