Bhairav Kunda Trekking

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Overview

  • Duration 13 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Max. Altitude 4500 m | 14,763 ft.
  • Trip Start and End Kathmandu
  • Trip Area Kathmandu - Jalbire - Chanaute - Khani Gaun - Forest Camp - Pati - Bhairav Kunda - Sherpa Village - Larche - Kathmandu
  • Best Season Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November)

Highlights

  • Visit the Hindu 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

Nepal, the Himalayan country is fascinated by the stunning Snow-capped Mountains, high-altitude pristine glacial lakes, the fresh aura of unexploited nature, beautiful scenery of vast landscape, and the myths and mysteries of various religions. And those of various religions Hindus, Buddhists, and Shamans take the Himalayas, the pristine glacial lake as their sacred. One of them is Bhairav Kunda.

Bhairav Kunda is a lake elevated at 4,240 meters above sea level located in Sindupalchowk district. Bhairav Kunda Trekking takes you to this lake which offers a stunning view of snow-capped mountain Panoramas. This lake has its own legacy and significance in Hindu Religion, as thousands of pilgrims visit this lake in the month of ‘Bhadra’ (August) during the Full Moon. Trekking to Bhairav Kunda leads you to the most preserved pilgrimage site with a vast and incredible landscape featuring pristine lakes.

Bhairav Kunda Trekking is also considered a divine journey. The view of mountains and the incredible landscape really gives you the feel of heaven. This trek offers great Mountain views of the Rolwaling range, Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), Madiya (6,257m), and Phurbi Ghhyachu (6,637m), Jugal Himal, and the magnificent Tibetan Himalayan range. You will get the close-up views of different Tibetan plateaus and Glaciers. Other than the vast landscape and great mountain views, you will discover the primitive lifestyles of drifting nomads unchanged by time.

Bhairav Kunda Trekking trail will take you along the off-beaten path and old trade route between Nepal and Tibet. You will hike past through the number of unexploited Buddhist villages, Sherpa Houses and past shortens. You will experience magnificent views of Mountain panoramas which include peaks such as Dorje Lakpa, Madiya, and Phurbi Ghhyachu.

Trekking to Bhairav Kunda really is an experience you will never be able to forget in your life. If you want to explore the unexploited culture and tradition of people, Sherpa and Tamang settlements, and want to explore the vast landscape with great views of mountain pan aromas. Then we, Himalayan Scenery Treks & Exp., will assist you in every possible way, so that you will be able to explore much about nature and the Nepali lifestyle. We offer you one of the most cost-effective full-service Trekking to the Bhairav Kunda.

NOTE:It is recommended that you should arrive in Kathmandu a day earlier before you start your trek (if you do not have a day tour of Kathmandu scheduled). And If you have scheduled a Kathmandu day tour you should arrive two days prior to the actual day of trekking.

If you are able to arrive a day earlier, it will be best for you as you will get some time to rest, know about the trekking you are doing, get info about the trekking routes, and get time to buy trekking equipment if necessary. Adding extra days beside actual trekking days will help you enjoy your trip to Nepal to the fullest without worrying about any preparations, flight delays, and missing international flights.

Itinerary

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As per your flight plan, we will be at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu to stretch out a warm welcome to you in our wonderful nation for the lovely outing. As you fly towards the International Terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport on a clear sunny day, you can see the breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks spread in distance.

Once you land, a representative from Himalayan Scenery Treks will escort you to your hotel. The day is complete leisure. You can either choose to rest in your hotel room and remove jet lag or take a short walk around the ancient valley of Kathmandu.

On the second day of your arrival, we will be taking you for a sightseeing tour to some of Nepal’s most historic sites after morning breakfast. Talking about the cultural richness, Kathmandu is the cultural heart of Nepal. This city has an interesting combination of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Western influence in the valley. We will be taking you on the historical and cultural sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley.

We will take a tour around Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple- Swoyambhunath Stupa – the oldest monument in Kathmandu valley, Pashupatinath Temple – the biggest Hindu Shrine and Bouddhanath- a massive Buddhist Shrine. All these historical monuments are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site. You will be accompanied by a professional licensed guide during your city tour around the beautiful city of Temples. 

After having breakfast, we will head towards Jalbire. It is about a 5-hour charming drive from Kathmandu to Jalbire. This place is famous for its beautiful views of mountains. Jalbire is occupied by the Newari people. It is also home to the Hindu temple of the god Vishnu which lies on the banks of the Balephi river. You will spend your first-night experiencing Newari culture in your first night camp.

Early morning after having breakfast our trek will start. It takes around 4 hours of easy walking along a path to Chanute. We will pass through some Tamang villages with a great view of a waterfall. Chanute is a small village with brahmin and Chettri settlements.

The hike today is longer and steeper. Once we have breakfast, we will commence our journey to the Khani Gaun. From Chanaute about 5 to 6 hours of steep ascend on small walking trails reaches Khani Gaun. This hike is going to be harder so we will hike slowly, and stop for resting and enjoying the views along the way.

Before we arrive at Khani Guan for the overnight stay, we will pass through ethnic villages, stunningly terraced fields, streams, and a local school. Khani Gaun is a beautiful settlement that is inhabited by the Newar community. It is believed that this village was formed after the Newar people fled from Bhaktapur in the middle of the 18th century after the battle between Gorkha and Bhaktapur. From the village, you can enjoy some magnificent views of the mountain. 

Hiking out of the Khani Gaun, we will take a steep uphill climb through the beautiful Rhododendron forest and occasional grazing pasture. During our hike, we will get to see some nomad houses for cattle. If we are lucky enough, we also encounter some wild animals (especially bears and leopards) and birds. We will camp in the forest for the overnight stay. 

Another tough and challenging day. We will commence our trek today with a steep ascent through pine and rhododendron forest. As the trek today is the steep uphill climbing, we take it easy on the way up, enjoying the surrounding. After 4 hours of challenging climb, we eventually reach Pathi.

As we arrive early at this small but wonderful settlement, we will have sufficient time to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature at its best. In Pati, you also get to see some of the houses made by pilgrims along with a magnificent mountain view. We set up the camp at Pati for the overnight stay.

Today is the day off to rest day. As we are already at an altitude of 3765 meters, resting for acclimatization helps our body to adjust to the high altitude. Resting to acclimatize also reduces the chance of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). In the daytime, we will go to explore around the Pati and get ready for our next ascent tomorrow.   

After having breakfast at the camp, we begin our morning walk with an uphill climb for an hour. After an hour of a tiring uphill climb, we continue our hike on a distinct level path for about two and a half hours to Bhairav Kunda.

Bhairav Kunda is a holy pilgrimage site of both Hindus and Buddhists along with Shamans. It is believed that, taking a bath in the lake during the full moon of June/August, will wash away the sins from their life. At the side of Kunda (Lake), there is a small temple of Bhairav (the destructive form of Lord Shiva). Yearly, many pilgrims visit this sacred lake to take a holy bath at Lake and pay homage to Lord Shiva. 

We will be starting our trek early to Bhairav Kunda's viewpoint to enjoy the heavenly sunrise. Reaching the top ridge of the hill, you will be blessed with some magnificent views of the Langtang, Jugal Himal Range, Rowling Range, and the Tibet Range. After enjoying the breathtaking view of the sunrise, we will return to the camp for breakfast. Continuing our walk, we hike steeply down for about 6 hours through the forest to arrive at Sherpa village. We set up a camp in this village for the overnight stay. 

Today is the last day of our trekking. We will start our trek today with a steep downhill walk for about three and a half hours to arrive at the bank of Bhote Koshi River. Walking back of the Bhote Koshi river, we arrive at Larche. After Larche, we can take a further 30 minutes to walk to the hot spring for a bath and chill out after the long exhausting hike.

After so many days of trekking through fascinating forests and villages, we finally head back to the comforts of Kathmandu. We take a bus at 7 in the morning and drive back on Araniko Highway with a scenic countryside view. After reaching Kathmandu, we transfer you to the hotel for rest and refreshment.

    On the last day of our trip, a representative of Himalayan Scenery Treks will drive you to the airport according to your flight schedule back to home or onward destination.

    Meeting you has been such a wonderful experience, and we do hope our relationship will keep going long.

    We hope that you enjoyed the Bhairav Kunda Trek and hope to see you for another adventure soon.

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    Cost Details

    Included

    • Airport pick up and drop off by private vehicle
    • Three-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
    • Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
    • Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
    • Kathmandu city tours, tour guides, and private transportation
    • One highly experienced, helpful, and friendly guide.
    • Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, and equipment. 
    • Accident insurance for all staff
    • Himalayan Scenery trekking map, Trekking T-shirt and duffel bag for trekking
    • Trekking map/ Trekking T-Shirt, and trip achievement certificate
    • First aid medical kit, Oximeter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
    • ACAP Permit & TIMS Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
    • Worst case, help with all rescue and evacuation arrangements.
    • Government taxes & office service charge 

    Excluded

    • Personal Travel insurance
    • International airfare
    • Nepal entry visa. You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 40 or equivalent in foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 passport-size photos.
    • Snacks /Drinks and other personal expenses
    • Hot showers during the trek
    • Personal trekking equipment
    • WiFi internet and phone call unless it’s free.
    • Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers

    Useful Info

    In Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition, your safety precedes every other thing. As this adventure entrails traveling in the remote mountainous region, we are always at mercy of nature. During the trip, the factors such as weather, natural disaster or a multitude of other factors which are beyond our control can subsequently bring the changes in the itinerary. Although all the itinerary we provide to you is guided and standard; please note that your team leader has the authority to alter or even drop the planned itinerary of any part if it is necessary due to safety concern. All the alternations or changes of the standard itinerary are made by the leader by taking into consideration the best interest of the whole group. We give our best effort to stick with the above-mentioned itinerary; however, in case of any unpredicted event which is beyond our control, you need to be flexible and take after the guideline as instructed by your leader.

    Note that the company won’t be responsible for any result of alterations on itineraries or any delays due to unforeseen circumstances.

    Hotel and Accommodation:

    We provide you with the 2 to 3-star standard hotel while you are at Kathmandu (i.e. for 3 Nights). During your Bhairav Kunda Trekking, we provide you with the tented camp accommodation. In Kathmandu beside the 2 / 3 stars hotel, some 4 / 5 - star luxury accommodation is also available. If you want to change the accommodation plan for the luxury, please do let us know so that we can arrange and book the hotel for you for your Kathmandu stay.

    Food and Beverages:

    All the food and Beverages included on the package of Bhairav Kunda Trekking are provided by the company itself. The foods are professionally prepared and provided in the tented camp on the trail. We will have breakfast and dinner at the camp. On the everyday trek, our guide will decide the available place and stop for lunch. We also provide boiled drinking water at the camp. During the trek, there are options for buying the bottled water as well.

    Upon your arrival at Kathmandu after the successful trekking journey, we will provide farewell dinner consisting of authentic Nepalese cuisines and live cultural music.

    Transportation:

    We at Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition provide all the necessary transportation facilities for your trip. We provide private vehicles for airport pick up and sightseeing tour around Kathmandu. Likewise, we provide tourist bus transportation for your trip. However, you have the other options as the direct flight to Pokhara or traveling through private vehicles such as cars or van.

    You need to pay additional for the transportation which is excluded from our package. You can send us an inquiry for the latest price details for private transportation and flight tickets.

    Luggage and Backpack:

    The main luggage of yours will be carried by your porters during the trek. For your personal things, we highly recommend you, to carry a small handbag containing water bottles, cameras, sunscreen and other things which you require daily during the trip. Making the backpack small and lighter will unquestionably assist you to enjoy the trip to its fullest. You should simply convey the thing which is basic for your outing and the rest of the garments and different things can be left in the locker room/safe store of hotels. The hotels provide the locker room / safe deposit for free. So, don’t hesitate to leave things which are redundant. While making the backpack or luggage for your trip to ensure that the luggage doesn’t exceed more than 15 Kg. Weight allowance at Nepal’s domestic airlines is 15 Kg including your handbag. Excess weight is chargeable of USD 1.5 or more which will be the additional cost of our trip.

    Guide and Porters on Trek:

    We provide you with the well trained and experienced guide and porter for your trek.  Our guide will assist you in every possible way to make your trips remarkable and memorable. Talking about the porter, we provide one porter for 2 trekkers each. The porters carry 20 Kg of total luggage (10 Kg form each trekker). We provide the one guide for the smaller groups and if the group size surpasses 10 individuals; we will provide the additional guide for your trip.

    Personnel Expenses:

    Personnel Expenses largely influenced upon your habit of expenditure. We provide you with all the necessary food and accommodation facilities inside the cost of your Bhairav Kunda Trekking. So, you only need money to pay for your drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) and snacks while strolling on the trail. You will get the significant number of smaller shops on the trail to buy the drinks and snacks. Likewise, you can also use the money to buy you souvenirs of the trip, entrance tickets, hot showers, tips and many more. Note that, tips and gratuities are not mandatory, but it is fine if you wish to. If you feel like the service provided to you is excellent, then you can tip directly to staffs. Of course, there is no obligation to tip if you are disappointed with the service you receive. As a suggestion, we advise you to allocate an amount of 5 - 10% of the total package price for tips. The amount you give depends on your budget and appreciation of their work.

    Rescue and Evacuation:

    Nepal is the country full of heart-warming natural beauty and a magnificent travel destination for the thrill and adventure seeker all around the globe. In spite of the fact that Nepal is an adventure paradise for the nature lover, thrill seeker. But in some cases, the thrilling experience comes up with the serious hazard. The most exciting, and the joyful trip may backfire on us and we may have to be the victim of nature. Not only that while trekking in the high altitude rough terrains may also occur afflictions like the sprained ankle or even broken leg, appendix ruptures, hypothermia, skin infection and respiratory infection. If any of this misfortune happens to you, then it should be treated on time. If left untreated then you may even lose your life. If any of the above-mentioned affliction happens during your trip, we at Himalayan scenery treks and expedition will do everything to transfer you to the nearest hospital ASAP. All the expenses made to rescue and evacuate you, are entirely liable to us. So, before departing off to your trip, make sure that your travel insurance company has the policy to cover up all the expenses in case of any misfortune arises during the trip so that you can enjoy the trip to the utmost. If not, be ready to pay on your own once you arrive at the Kathmandu. To learn more about the Travel Insurance for the Trip in Nepal, please do visit Travel Insurance page in Nepal Travel Guide.  

    Join a fixed date group trek or private departure:

    The Bhairav Kunda Trekking is available on both fixed departure and private basis, If you are looking for a group to join then please check our fixed departures dates and ask for availability or if you would like to travel independently, or with your friends, families & colleagues then you are invited to choose any date at your convenient timeframe for any number of people.

    Why Book With Us?

    • Best price
    • Best safety records
    • Easy payment processing
    • Customizable trips as per your needs
    • Departure for every booking
    • Best customer care
    • Specialized care and considerations
    • Easy cancellation conditions

    Booking Requirements

    Please provide us your full credentials or a copy of your passport. Give your weight so that preplan your group’s trips for proper weight distribution. You may deposit 10 to 20 percent advance of the total package amount while booking. You may pay rest of the amount before the trip. You can also pay us by card, bank transfer or online. Please visit here for payment details.

    Cancellation Policy

    If you are unable to make your trip, let us know in advance. We will refund you as per our booking terms and conditions and available time frame. At times, there might be delays or cancellation of flights due to weather and unforeseeable reasons. In such cases, we will make our best effort to adjust your bookings and rearranging the schedule.

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