Bhairav Kunda Trek
- Duration
- 11 days
- Max altitude
- 4,320 m
- Difficulty
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Moderate
Difficulty scale
- Easy Short walking days on good trails below about 3,000 m. Suitable for anyone in ordinary health, including families.
- Moderate 5 to 6 hours a day with some steep sections, reaching up to about 4,000 m. A reasonable level of fitness and a few weeks of preparation walking recommended.
- Strenuous 6 to 8 hours a day, high passes or altitudes above 5,000 m, and remote stretches. Good fitness, prior trekking experience and proper acclimatisation days are essential.
- Very strenuous Long days, multiple high passes or technical sections, sustained time above 5,000 m. For experienced, well-conditioned trekkers only.
- Best season
- Autumn (Sep–Nov) · Spring (Mar–May)
- Group
- Private
- From
- $1,220.00
Overview
A pilgrimage trail to an alpine lake at 4,250 m near the Tibetan border, north-east of Kathmandu. Almost nobody walks it outside the August festival, so most of the year you have the Jugal Himal to yourself.
Every departure is private and led by a government-licensed Nepali guide, so the plan flexes to your party and to the mountain. Permits, park fees and local taxes are inside the price you see.
Trip highlights
- The sacred lake at Bhairav Kunda
- Views across the Jugal Himal
- Offbeat trail close to Kathmandu
- Rarely walked outside the festival
Day by day
The itinerary
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Day 1: 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.
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Day 2: 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.
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Day 3: 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 4: 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.
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Day 5: Trek to Jorpati
Trek up to Jorpati, 6 hours walking. Overnight tented camp on full board meals.
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Day 6: Trek to Bhairab Kunda Lake, 4320m 4,320 m
Trek to Bhairav kunda Lake, 4 hours walking approximately. Overnight tented camp full board meals.
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Day 7: Trek to Dugunagadi “Fortress” 2084m 2,084 m
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 8: 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.
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Day 9: 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.
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Day 10: 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.
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Day 11: Day 11: Departure
We Transfer to Airport for your onward destination
Comfort tiers
Choose your level of comfort
| Amenity | Standardfrom $1,465.00 | Comfortfrom $1,728.70 | Luxuryfrom $2,124.25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu hotel | 3★ | 4★ | 5★ |
| Trail accommodation | Standard teahouse | Best lodge in each village | Premium lodge where the route has one |
| Porter support | Shared porter | Private porter, lighter load | Extra porter, carry almost nothing |
| Transfers | Shared | Private | Private, throughout |
What's included
Included
- Included: Kathmandu standard hotel per itinerary or as clients required category hotel may booked, breakfast inclusive
- Included: Veg. non veg. meals during trekking
- Included: All ground transfer as required itinerary by private vehicle
- Included: Bungee jump
- Included: Bhote Koshi river rafting
Not included
- Not included: Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Not included: Travel insurance
- Not included: International airfare
- Not included: 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 US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
- Not included: All cold drinks such as: alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
- Not included: Hot showers during the trek
- Not included: Personal shopping and laundry
- Not included: Personal trekking equipments
- Not included: Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)
Your team
Led by a licensed guide
Every route is led by a government-licensed guide from our team. Licences are on record with us before departure, and you'll meet your guide once your trip is confirmed.
Guide language(s): English, Nepali
Group-size pricing
Walk together, pay less
Every trip is private, so the guide, permits and transfers cost the same however many walk. Sharing them is why the per-person price falls: arithmetic, not a sale.
| Group size | per person | You save each |
|---|---|---|
| 1 trekker | $1,465.00 | base rate |
| 2 to 3 trekkers | $1,220.00 | $245.00 |
| 4 to 6 trekkers | $1,145.00 | $320.00 |
| 7 or more | $1,075.00 | $390.00 |
Per person, including permits, park fees and taxes. Nothing is added at checkout.
Weather
What to expect, month by month
- Autumn (Sep–Nov)The most reliable trekking season: clear air, stable weather and cold nights, right after the monsoon clears.
- Spring (Mar–May)Warmer than autumn, with rhododendron forests in flower and slightly hazier mountain views as the season goes on.
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