Bhairab Kunda Trekking

10 Days

Overview

Bhairab Kunda Trekking is a newly opened trekking destination known for exploring a high altitude lake, ‘Bhairab Kunda’ located at one of the most beautiful places of the Kathmandu valley near the Tibetan border. The etymological meaning of the word ‘Bhairab’ is ‘fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva’, and ‘Kunda’ is ‘lake.’ The alpine freshwater lake is at 4200 meters and holds a special reverence in Hindu mythology, and is visited by thousands of pilgrims on the every Bhadra (August) Full Moon. En-route trekking to the sacred lake offers panoramic views of various mountains including Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), Madiya (6,257m) and Phurbi Ghhyachu (6,637m) in Jugal Himal range. You can also witness close-up views of different Tibetan plateaus and Glaciers. The Bhairab Kunda trek starts from Gumba with a gradual ascends towards Jorpati, until reaching Bhairab Kunda Lake. Later on, the route descends traversing Dugunagadi Fortress, and ends at Tatopani. While trekking you get a nice opportunity to be closer with the ethnic people and witness their cultures and traditions.

The trekking trail of Bhairab Kunda passes through remote valleys, unique landscapes, lush valleys, beautiful trails, floras-faunas, pine forests, rice paddies, tundra, and age-old villages. Bhairab Kunda trekking is ideal for those who wish to witness the mystic beauties of the Himalayas and hike along the scenic high mountain trails.

Outline Trekking Itinerary for Bhairab Kunda Trekking
Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02 : Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03 : Kathmandu to Last Resort, Sindhupalchok 3-4 hours bus ride
Day 04 : Last Resort to Gumba 7-8 hours
Day 05 : Gumba to Jorpati 6-7 hours
Day 06 : Jorpati to Bhairab Kunda Lake (4230m) 5-6 hours
Day 07 : Bhairavkunda to Dugunagadi Fortress (2450m.) 6-7 hours
Day 08 : Dugunagadi to Arniko Highway (hike) drive to Tatopani, and Tibet border land
Day 09 : Tatopani to Kathmandu 5-6 hours bus ride
Day 10 : Transfer to the Airport for your onward destination

Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy sightseeing tour at the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Catch panoramic views of various mountains including Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), Madiya (6,257m) and Phurbi Ghhyachu (6,637m) in Jugal Himal range.
  • Explore around the freshwater holy lake of Bhairab Kunda located at 4200 meters.
  • Pass through gushing rivers, green countryside, alpine meadows, valleys, glaciers.
  • Witness variety of floras and faunas.
  • Get along with ethnic people and their culture.

Itinerary

After landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu from your designated destinations, you will be welcomed by a representative of the travel company at the arrival gate. After that, you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel in luxury transportation. If time permits, you can wander around the streets of Kathmandu or can relax at the hotel to overcome your jet lag. O/N stay at hotel.

This day is reserved for sightseeing in the historic Kathmandu City. The day will start early as the weather is not a worry in the valley. After breakfast, you will be taken for a guided tour around the city. During this trip you will access the heritage sites like historical Durbar Square, and many more cultural and natural
monuments. Also, you will visit the religious sites that include the sacred Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva named as Pashupatinath. Likewise, visits to Buddhist pilgrimage Swoyambhunath (famous by the name of Monkey temple among tourists), Boudhanath Shrine will be covered by the evening. On the day, we will
set a seminar to discuss about the trekking plan. You will be introduced with your trek leader who will answer all you questions/queries regarding the expedition.O/N stay at hotel.

On the day, you will be driven to Last Resort, Sindhupalchok from Kathmandu.During this 108kms bus ride, you can see the scenic suburbs and countryside of Nepal while passing over the high ridges. The Last Resort is located on top of a gorge close to the Tibetan border. During your stay in the resort, you can enjoy the exclusive bungee jumping in Nepal. The bungee Jumping bridge is situated 160m over the Bhote Kosi River. O/N at resort.

This is the day when you start your trek towards magnificent Bhairab Kunda taking an old trade route between Nepal and Tibet to reach Gumba. O /N at Camp.

The day will start with a climb to leading through forests. You will reach Jorpati before sunset. O/N at Camp.

This is the most important day of the trek as you leap towards Bhairav Kunda. After trekking for some six hours, you will be at the site of the magnificent freshwater holy lake that has a special reverence in Hindu mythology. The tourist looking to venture the sacred place can also know about the Hindu religion as it is the popular destination for pilgrims. O/N at Camp.

Leaving the scared shrine behind, on the day you will trek downhill towards Dugunagadi Fortress. The fortress located on a plateau at an altitude of 2084m ismade up of maze of crumbling walls. O/N at Camp.

On the day, you will have to trek down to Araniko Highway passing some forests. From the point, you will be picked up, and driven towards Tatopani in order to enjoy the relaxing hot springs. Also, you will visit Kodari waterfall, and Friendship Bridge at Tibet border land. O/N at Lodge.

The trek gets concluded here at Tatopani. From the point, you will board a bus that will take you back to the capital city. During this spectacular route of some six hours, you will pass through picturesque landscapes, ridges and rivers. If you want, you can go around the streets of the capital city for shopping. The day will give you the last chance to add up to your shopping list. O/N at Hotel.

As per your flight timings, you will be escorted by one of the representatives of Breakfree Adventures to the international terminal at the Tribhuvan International Airport approximately three hours before your flight schedule from your hotel in Kathmandu. A day to bid farewell to the glorious country situated in the South Asia. While waiting for your flight, you can make plans to venture other destinations of the majestic country in near future.
We hope you had a lovely time with us. Breakfree Adventures would be obliged to be your travel partner during your next adventure in Nepal. Have a safe flight back home!

Cost

What is Included

  • Airport pick up / drop off by private vehicle as per the itinerary.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast as per the itinerary.
  • Guided Kathmandu city tours inclusive of private vehicle and guide.
  • Kathmandu-Last Resort, Sindhupalchowk & Tatopani-Kathmandu by bus.
  • Accommodation during the trek at Tent/Camp or Lodges.
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
  • Experienced English speaking trekking guide and necessary porters (1 Porter for 2 trekkers) during the trek including their transportation, food, accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
  • All trek Permit & national park entrance fees.
  • Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees. (Please bring 2 passport size photos for TIMS & Permit)
  • First Aid medical kit.
  • Duffle bag, down jacket, sleeping bag and walking pole.
  • Breakfree Adventures T-shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate.
  • Farewell dinner in Authentic Nepali Restaurant.
  • All government taxes, VAT and office service charge.

What is Not Included

  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Monuments entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu if needed.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs for faster service)
  • International airfare and travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, hot shower etc.)
  • Any kind of drinks (tea/coffee, hot chocolate, boiled water, bottle water, cola, beer etc.)
  • Tips for guide driver and porter

 

What is Not Included
We will provide you with comprehensive information on the every trek and tour we arrange. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require more information or have any questions, we are more than happy to assist you in anyway.

When to go:
Spring (February, March, April, May) and Autumn (October, November) are the best seasons for the Bhairab Kunda Trekking. Trekking in summer/monsoon (June, July) will be affected by rain but summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist. The trekking routes are crowded during spring and autumn but during monsoon and winter the routes are not packed and you could enjoy rather best of nature.

Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is highly recommended and is in fact compulsory should you be going trekking, rafting, paragliding etc. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter rescue, loss of luggage, etc. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Please check with your insurance company that adventure activities and trekking above 3000m are covered in your policy, as some companies do not cover such things. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday; if you cannot provide this at the start of the holiday, you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time.

Meals and Accommodation:
In Kathmandu, we normally use 3 stars hotel with breakfast but can upgrade upon request. During the Bhairab Kunda Trekking, we provide the best available camping tents (twin sharing), kitchen equipment, toilet & dining tents. If you are travelling in a group, you will share a tent with someone else of the same gender from your group. If you prefer a single tent, you may indicate your preference on request and pay a supplement. So in this arrangement overnight halts will be as fully organized camping program.

We provide quality food in sufficient quantities (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on a set menu prepared by our experienced cook & kitchen staff. Although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, you should be aware that the menu is not normally extensive but it will be wholesome & nutritious with variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup & seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast. You can ask your guide to fill your water bottle with boiled water and treat with water purification pills.

Fitness and Experience Required:
Our 10 days Bhairab Kunda Trekking is strenuous trek suitable for passionate walkers who have ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light day pack. Walking in higher altitude is physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes; however, if you are in excellent health with average physical fitness and have positive attitude, self confidence and strong determination, you can accomplish the 10 days Bhairab Kunda Trekking successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior of the trip are good idea to enhance your strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood disease should inform us before booking the trek.

The Trekking Group:
For the Bhairab Kunda Trekking, there will be one Guide, assistant Guide (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and porter for luggage carrying (2 trekkers: 1 porter). This arrangement ensures that should anybody in the group is sick; the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the Bhairab Kunda Trekking for group of any size, but generally have a maximum of sixteen people, as we’ve found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you’d like to make a group booking for more than twelve people together, we can arrange this too.

Trekking Guides and Staff:
The most significant thing that makes your Bhairab Kunda Trekking successful, enjoyable and memorable is the expert, experienced, courteous and helpful trek and Guide and the crew members who have ability of operating your days in the mountain smoothly. Your trip will be led by the best and most professional Guide. All of our Trekking Guides are carefully selected on the basis of their appropriate experience, Guiding skills and personal aptitude. With an objective of sustaining local communities Breakfree Adventures employs staffs who have plenty of knowledgeable about culture, flora and fauna, geography, and history of Nepal. Trekking Guide of Breakfree Adventures are also trained with following trainings to make them educated on potential medical issues during their trek, biodiversity and environmental issues, English language, etc:

• Intensive Wilderness First Aid – KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
• Trekking Guide Training – Nepal Governments Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management and Tourism Training Centre of Nepal
• Eco Trekking Workshop and Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal)
• English Language – KEEP (Kathmandu environment education project)
• Conservation and Biodiversity TAAN
• Rock, Ice Climbing and Mountaineering (Climbing leaders) Nepal Mountaineering Association
Our Trekking Guides obviously speak English sufficient enough to communicate but please consider this is not our mother language. The guides and porters know the routes and locality like the back of their hand, they practice the local culture themselves and they are extremely passionate about their country and its cultural aspects.

Climate and Weather:
The climate of Nepal is as varied as its geography. The low-lying Terai has a sub-tropical monsoonal climate. The Himalayan foothills, where most of our treks take place, are best in the cool dry season from September to May. The traditional trekking season in Nepal is late September to December, with October and November generally recognized as having the best weather. Spring is also a popular time of year with warmer weather and the advantage of seeing spring flowers and rhododendrons in bloom. The visibility is good and days are pleasantly warm, although nights can be cold, and snow is possible above 3,000 meters.
Himalayan weather can be unpredictable where nights are generally cooler and days warmer. It’s a bit colder during the winter season (Jan to Feb) but days can be quite warm and lovely if the sun is shining. You can expect a bit of snow in the months of January/February and December. Expect the unexpected! The temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to -15 deg C low.

Safety and Security:
Security and safety are a high priority of our company however there are risks associated with adventure travel, that you should consider before booking .Our trip operators constantly monitor their areas of operation and will cancel or re-route a trip if they feel a destination is unsafe. The decision to travel to a particular country or region is a personnel one.

Responsible Travel
Breakfree Adventures is a leading trekking and travel agency with dedicated travel Professionals who are well trained to give you the best of what Nepal has to offer. Our professional team follows a social philosophy that accepts responsibility for the local people and the environment in which we work. We respect the natural environment and the culture of our country, and we help travellers from around the world discover the natural beauty and cultural treasures of Nepal. We know that responsible travel tries to minimize the impact of tourism on the environment and maximize employment and income-generating opportunities for local communities. The whole of Nepal, including those living in remote rural areas that have very few other opportunities for development, benefits from sustainable tourism.

Breakfree Adventures is passionate about preserving the environment. As responsible tour guides in Nepal, we strive to maintain a symbiotic relationship with the local communities through which we travel. While trekking to different destinations, we choose environmentally- friendly lodges that respect the needs of their staff members. We take care of our staff as well as our valued clients. During our treks and other trips, we follow a zero garbage policy (“pack in, pack out”) and leave nothing behind in the campsites. We always welcome your feedback and comments regarding responsible travel, so please send an e-mail to let us know what you think.

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Bhairab Kunda Trekking

Trip Facts

  • Nepal
  • 09 Nights/10 Days
  • February to November
  • Minimum 2 People
  • Tourist Bus/Private Vehicle
  • Bhairab Kunda (4230 meters)
  • Moderate
  • Last Resort
  • Tatopani
  • Cultural Sightseeing & Trekking
  • 5 - 6 hours each day
  • Camping/Lodge trek
  • Bhairab Kunda, Jugal Himal range, Variety of floras and faunas.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu, lodge/camp during the trek

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