Bhairav Kund is named after the destructive aspect of Lord Shiva and is one of the sacred pilgrimage sites for Shamans. Both Hindus and Buddhist devotees visit this high altitude (4200m) holy mountain lake to pay homage and bathe away sins during every Bhadra (August) Full Moon. Jalbire, the starting point for this trek is a five hour bus ride from Kathmandu towards the Tibetan border. 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 Kund, 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). NOTE: This trek can be done all year round except for the monsoon months and can be combined with a rafting tour.
Itinerary
- Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu.
- Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Jalbire 3hrs by bus.
- Day 03 Jalbire to Chanaute 1350m 5hrs.
- Day 04 Chanaute to Khani Gaon 2000m 5-6hrs.
- Day 05 Rest day at Khani Gaon. Explore village.
- Day 06 Khani Gaon to Forest Camp 3100m 6hrs.
- Day 07 Forest Camp to Pati 3770m 5hrs.
- Day 08 Pati to Bhairav Kunda Lake 4250m 6hrs.
- Day 09 Bhairav Kunda to Sherpa Gaon 2600m 6-7hrs.
- Day 10 Sherpa Gaon to Larcha (1500m.)
- Day 11 Larche to Kathmandu via Hot Spring 6hrs.
- Day 12 Departure
Cost Details
- Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and transfer by private car/van.
- 2 nights deluxe accommodation with breakfast at 3* in Kathmandu.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the camping trek
- Tented camp accommodation during the trek.
- 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and porters and their food & accommodation, salary, equipment and insurance.
- All necessary permits.
- All ground transportation by private vehicle.
- Trekking camping equipment (Tent, mattress, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent and kitchen utensils etc).
- Office Service charge.
- All Government Tax.
- Any meals (Lunch and Dinner) in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
- Travel insurance.
- International air fare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal Tourist Visa fees.
- Items and expenses of personal nature.
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
- Personal Trekking Equipment.
- Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
- Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays, political disturbance, and strikes etc.
- Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
- Horse renting and additional porters due to natural calamities during the trek.
- Tips for guide, porters, driver...