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Bhairav Kunda Trek

 

Natural Beauty and Cultural Richness of Bhairav Kunda

The Bhairav Kunda Trek offers a spectacular journey combining natural beauty and deep cultural richness. Trekking around the sacred Bhairav Kunda Lake provides breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, including the striking Dorje Lakpa (6,966m). Bhairav Kunda is one of the most revered holy lakes in the Nepal Himalayas, offering stunning vistas of the Rolwaling Himalayas, Jugal Himal, and the Tibetan Himalayan ranges from its vantage point.

Named after Bhairav, the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva, the lake is situated northeast of Kathmandu near the Nepal-Tibet border. This sacred alpine lake holds immense religious importance for both Hindu and Buddhist devotees. During the full moon festival in the month of Bhadra (August), pilgrims visit Bhairav Kunda to take a holy bath and pay their homage. Additionally, the lake serves as a sacred pilgrimage site for shamans (Jhankris) and is located close to the border area.

Route Highlights and Local Culture

The trek typically begins at Balephi along the Araniko Highway. As you ascend through the region, you will encounter diverse ethnic settlements primarily inhabited by Newars, Gurungs, and Sherpas, offering an authentic glimpse into local rural lifestyles and traditions.

Trip Facts

  • Trip Duration: 11 days

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu international airport

Day 02: Trip preparation day

Day 03: Drive to The last Resort

Day 04: Trek to Gumba

Day 05: Trek to Jorpati

Day 06: Trek to Bhairab Kunda Lake, 4320m

Day 07: Trek to Dugunagadi “Fortress” 2084m

Day 08: Trek to Araniko highway

Day 09: Bhotekoshi River rafting  and drive back to Kathmandu

Day 10: Free day in Kathmandu 

Day 11: Departure

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu international airport
Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), our Airport representative pick you up and transfer to hotel, accommodation, inclusive Breakfast.

Day 02: Trip preparation day
This day is for the trip preparation or you can do full day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu and Kathmandu durbar square. Hotel, inclusive breakfast.

Day 03: Drive to The last Resort
After breakfast, drive about three to four hours by vehicle along the Araniko highway with scenic hills, villages and cultivated land  to Last resort (108 KM) and enjoy the Bungy Jumping. This is Nepal's first Bungy Jumping, which is situated 160m above Bhote Kosi (river). Overnight at Last Resort in Full Board.

Day 04: Trek to Gumba
After breakfast, start trek to Gumba via Listi. The trek route follows the old trade route between Nepal and Tibet.  It takes approximately 7-8 hours. Overnight tented camp on full board meals.

Day 05: Trek to Jorpati
Trek up to Jorpati, 6 hours walking. Overnight tented camp on full board meals.

Day 06: Trek to Bhairab Kunda Lake, 4320m
Trek to Bhairav kunda Lake, 4 hours walking approximately. Overnight tented camp full board meals. 

Day 07: Trek to Dugunagadi “Fortress” 2084m
After breakfast, Trek down about 6-7 hours, The Dugunagadi Fortress - This fortress was built by the Nepalese Army to attack the Bhot in 1854. Now days, Bhot is now known as Tibet which is situated behind the Himalaya. The views are stunning; during the day one gazes at Tibetan snow-capped peaks and by night, the lights of Dzangmu – Khasa. It is the first Tibetan town north of the Friendship Bridge. Overnight tented camp, on full board meals.

Day 08: Trek to Araniko highway
Trek down to Araniko Highway  about one and half hour. And catch vehicle then  3Km  drive to Tatopani (hot spring), Next 2 Km drive to Kodari waterfall, and then visit to Friendship bridge, and drive back to Borderland Hotel.

Day 09: Bhotekoshi River rafting  and drive back to Kathmandu
About three and half hours. Bhote koshi River is one of the best short river rafting trips of Nepal from Kathmandu, with rapid grade 3/4/4+, challenging, continuous and tricky rapids, depending on season. Drive back to Kathmandu O/N at hotel on BB. 

Day 10: Free day in Kathmandu 
You can do a half day sightseeing by visiting of Bhaktapure city a heritage of wooden carvings and poetry. Farewell dinner with cultural dances.

Day 11: Departure
We Transfer to Airport for your onward destination

 

Cost Include

• All ground transfer as required itinerary by private vehicle

• Kathmandu standard hotel per itinerary or as clients required category hotel may booked, breakfast inclusive

• An English speaking trekking guide license holder with highly experienced and helpful trekking guide/salary/accommodation/insurance

• Camping trekking experienced cook for trekking, his salary/accommodation/insurance

• Needed sherpas, porters, salary/accommodation/insurance

• Camping trekking need utensils  with member, dining, kitchen, toilet tents and chairs/table

• Veg.  non veg. meals during trekking

• Hotel with full board at the last resort and Borderland 

• Bungee jump

• Bhote Koshi river rafting

 



Cost Exclude

 

- International airfare

- Nepal visa fee which obtained at the airport on arrival, a multiple tourist visa for 15 days US $ 25, for 30 days US $ 40 and for 90 days US $ 100 or Equivalent convertible currency {bring 2 copies passport size picture}

- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks bottle of mineral/hot water, hot shower and snack  foods during trekking

- Meals in Kathmandu

- Any personal medical or evacuation expenses incur and strongly recommend international Travel Insurance

- Extra porter for the personal day bag pack

- Extra cost on natural disaster

- Sleeping bag, can be rented from company @ USD 00.80 cent per day per piece

- Kathmandu sightseeing (it will be extra because we should arrange according your  staying in Nepal)

- Any other expenses which is not mentioned in the cost include

- Tips to staffs

 

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