Bhairav Kunda Trek
A shaman pilgrimage site through untouched traditional villages in spectacular Himalayan landscapes and the holy lake BhairavKund, named after the destructive aspect of Lord Shiva. Hindus and Buddhist devotees also visit this high altitude (4200m) holy mountain lake to pay homage and bathe away sins during every Bhadra (August) Full Moon. The unusual climatic and geographical mix, makes this area a naturalist's dream and a Mecca for those who appreciate traditional cultures.
Details
| Unique Experiences: | Enjoy the off the beaten track route Explore the holy lake Find the closeness of Hindu and Buddhist religion Get to know the typical mountain people and life style |
| Trip Length: | 8 Days |
| Participants: | This is a sharing experience however while you may book as an individual or group, please note that we cannot guarantee the presence of additional travelers on the date of your trip. |
| Physical Difficulty: | 4 out of 5 |
| Inclusions: | Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 7 Dinners Accommodations: 7 nights under camping tent (shared basis) Transportation: Kathmandu to starting point and back by local transportation Miscellaneous: Porters, English speaking guide, essential camping gears including tent, sleeping bag and mattress |
| Exclusions: | All meals Travel Insurance (Compulsory), specifically covering evacuation from remote mountain locations Tips and Gratuities Personal expenses including laundry, phone calls, bar bills, drinking water, etc Personal items including medication, clothing and trekking equipment Any unforeseen expenses due to delays or diversion due to events outside the operator’s control, for example landslides, weather hazard, road blockage, cancellation/delays of flight or strikes etc |
| Age Policy: |
Adults: 18 to 99 years of age Children: Prohibited Infants: Prohibited |
| Child Policy: | This tour is not recommended to children aged below 18 years old. |
Map
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu (1350m) to Chanaute (1250m, trekking time 6 hours)
A nice scenic drive from Kathmandu with some mountain views takes us towards the Tibetan Border. After about 3 hours you get up to a town called Balephi where you turn off the main road. It is a good road up to Balephi and after Balephi it takes about 3 hours of rough road to Chanaute. Depending on road conditions, the group may have to walk for an hour or so to get there. Chanaute is a small Brahmin and Chhettri Village, and you will camp by the school there. There are some views of Jugal Himal from the campsite, looking up at the narrow valley.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transportation: Kathmandu to Chanaute by Public Bus
Accommodation: Camping
Day 2: Chanaute (1250m) to Khani Gaon (2000m, trekking time 6-7 hours)
It is approximately a 6 hour walk from Chanaute to Khani Gaon. Most of the day you will ascend steeply on small walking trails, stopping for a welcome rest and to enjoy the beautiful views. On this day you will be passing through villages, stunning terraced fields, streams and a local school. Khani Gaon is a Newari Village. Khani means “source of Mines” and Gaon means “Village”. The was founded after the battle between Gorkha and Bhaktapur in the middle of 18th B.S, when the people of Bhaktapur fled to this site. You can see good mountain views from the campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 3: Khani Gaon (2000m) to Forest Camp (3150m, trekking time 4-5 hours)
Today you ascend steeply through beautiful Rhododendron Forest and the occasional grazing pasture, where you can see nomad houses for cattle. If you are lucky, you will also see wild animals (bears and leopards do live up here!) and birds. Camp in the forest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 4: Forest Camp (3150m) to Pati (3900m, trekking time 4-5 hours)
You continue your ascent through Pine and Rhododendron Forest for about 4 hours. When you reach Pati, you can see some of the houses made by pilgrims, and also a nice mountain view from the camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 5: Pati (3900m)
Today you rest to let your body adjust to the altitude, ready for your next ascent tomorrow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 6: Pati (3900m) to Bhairav Kunda (4150m, trekking time 3-4 hours)
Today it is around one hour's uphill walk and then level walking for about two and a half hours to Bhairav Kunda. Bhairav Kunda is 4150m high and there is a big holy lake and a small temple of lord Shiva. “Bhairav” is the destructive form of Lord Shiva and Kunda means “Lake”. Once in a year in June/July pilgrims from various parts of Nepal come to take holy baths and worship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 7: Bhairav Kunda (4150m) - Bhairav Viewpoint (4500m, trekking time 6-7 hours)
You have an early morning walk up hill for about one and a half hours to the top to see the sun rise and mountain view of Langtang, Jugal Himal Range, Rolwaling Range and Tibetan Range. After breakfast back at Bhairav Kunda you will trek steeply down for about 6 hours through forest to Sherpa village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 8: Sherpa Gaon (2500m) - Nayapul (trekking time 5-6 hours)
On our last day of trek, we had another downhill walk waiting for us through forest, terraces, meadow and small village to Nayapul and drive back to Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transportation: Nayapul to Kathmandu by Public Bus
A nice scenic drive from Kathmandu with some mountain views takes us towards the Tibetan Border. After about 3 hours you get up to a town called Balephi where you turn off the main road. It is a good road up to Balephi and after Balephi it takes about 3 hours of rough road to Chanaute. Depending on road conditions, the group may have to walk for an hour or so to get there. Chanaute is a small Brahmin and Chhettri Village, and you will camp by the school there. There are some views of Jugal Himal from the campsite, looking up at the narrow valley.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transportation: Kathmandu to Chanaute by Public Bus
Accommodation: Camping
Day 2: Chanaute (1250m) to Khani Gaon (2000m, trekking time 6-7 hours)
It is approximately a 6 hour walk from Chanaute to Khani Gaon. Most of the day you will ascend steeply on small walking trails, stopping for a welcome rest and to enjoy the beautiful views. On this day you will be passing through villages, stunning terraced fields, streams and a local school. Khani Gaon is a Newari Village. Khani means “source of Mines” and Gaon means “Village”. The was founded after the battle between Gorkha and Bhaktapur in the middle of 18th B.S, when the people of Bhaktapur fled to this site. You can see good mountain views from the campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 3: Khani Gaon (2000m) to Forest Camp (3150m, trekking time 4-5 hours)
Today you ascend steeply through beautiful Rhododendron Forest and the occasional grazing pasture, where you can see nomad houses for cattle. If you are lucky, you will also see wild animals (bears and leopards do live up here!) and birds. Camp in the forest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 4: Forest Camp (3150m) to Pati (3900m, trekking time 4-5 hours)
You continue your ascent through Pine and Rhododendron Forest for about 4 hours. When you reach Pati, you can see some of the houses made by pilgrims, and also a nice mountain view from the camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 5: Pati (3900m)
Today you rest to let your body adjust to the altitude, ready for your next ascent tomorrow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 6: Pati (3900m) to Bhairav Kunda (4150m, trekking time 3-4 hours)
Today it is around one hour's uphill walk and then level walking for about two and a half hours to Bhairav Kunda. Bhairav Kunda is 4150m high and there is a big holy lake and a small temple of lord Shiva. “Bhairav” is the destructive form of Lord Shiva and Kunda means “Lake”. Once in a year in June/July pilgrims from various parts of Nepal come to take holy baths and worship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 7: Bhairav Kunda (4150m) - Bhairav Viewpoint (4500m, trekking time 6-7 hours)
You have an early morning walk up hill for about one and a half hours to the top to see the sun rise and mountain view of Langtang, Jugal Himal Range, Rolwaling Range and Tibetan Range. After breakfast back at Bhairav Kunda you will trek steeply down for about 6 hours through forest to Sherpa village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 8: Sherpa Gaon (2500m) - Nayapul (trekking time 5-6 hours)
On our last day of trek, we had another downhill walk waiting for us through forest, terraces, meadow and small village to Nayapul and drive back to Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transportation: Nayapul to Kathmandu by Public Bus
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