Himalayas are sacred and believed to be the home of gods. Bhairab Kunda, literally means the lake of lord Shiva signifies the belief among the believers. Whenever Shiva generates anger against the demons or the bad forces, he manifests as Bhairab. The spiritual Hindus and Buddhist make a pilgrimage on the full moon day on the month of Bhadra and take a dip into the lake to wash away their sins and unholy deeds and purify them with the blessing of Bhairab. The day is very important for the shamans of the local areas, as this day is regarded to cleanse them.
As usual the trek passes through the most beautiful landscapes. You will be passing through the ancient settlement of Tamang and Sherpa village areas and which makes the trail worth experiencing the local life and culture. Bhairab kunds trekking trail houses various highland animals like red panda, snow leopard, musk deer, and Himalayan Black Bear As Bhairab Kunda lies 4200m above the sea level, you get to experience the high land eco-system. The trekking is spectacular as you see the Rolwaling Himalayas ranges; Dorje Lhakpa 6966m, Madiya 6257m , Phurbi Gyachu 6637 m, Jugal Himal and also the Tibetan Himalayas. Along with that you will be getting close to the highland pastures resembling the landscapes of Tibetan Plateau. The trail is adjoining with Tibet.
It is one of newly opened trekking trail, thus it is not as crowded as the other trekking trails in Langtang. The drive to Jalbire from Kathmandu takes around 5 hours in Araniko Highway. We have tried to make the trekking hours around 4-6 hours daily. Having reached Bhairab Kunda on the 7 th day of the trekking, you start to descend down from the another route through Sherpa Village (Gaon). On the final day, you will have an opportunity to plunge into the famous hot springs of Tato Pani and get reenergized from the natural hot bath. The trekking is ideal for those willing to trek to higher altitude and still have time limitations. Himalayan Circuit Team is always there to assist to modify the trek routes to suit your physical level in the available time. Explore the spiritual myths of the Himalayas by visiting the sacred Bhairab Kunda.
You will arrive at the airport and be greeted by one of our representatives who will transfer you to the hotel for the evening. After check-in and refreshments, our senior guide will give you a brief outline of the trek. Take this time to explore your surroundings and get an early night ready for the days ahead. The hotel provides breakfast for the following day.
Today we will spend the day in Kathmandu exploring the area. You will visit places such as the Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu valley and other temples. This will help you to learn about how people in Nepal live. Nepal boasts two of the most important UNESCO World Heritage sites for religion, they are Pashupati and Boudhanath. A private car will collect you from the hotel and drive you to Pashupati which is the holiest part of Nepal and important to Hinduism. It is located near the Bagmati river which is popular to spread ashes of the dead. The day will be spent visiting an array of temples and places of culture. You will feel very fulfilled after today and come away with an understanding of Nepal ready for the trek ahead.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will start the 6-7 hour scenic drive enjoying the mountain views. The road will be bumpy and we’ll drive until we enter Balephi Valley alongside the Balephi River and continue off-road until we reach Jalbire, famous for the native Newari Culture.
Be prepared for an early breakfast so we can get a head start on today’s hike. Today we will walk through a waterfall and some small villages to reach Chanaute, this will take around 4 hours. It is a small village where people belonging to the Chhetri and Brahmin communities live.
It is a 6 hour walk from Chanaute to Khani Gaon, the majority of the trail is steadily uphill and we will take breaks and enjoy the views. Today we will pass through villages with a local school. The village of Khani Gaon was founded after the battle between Gorkhha and Bhaktapur in the middle of the 18th B.S when the people of Bhaktapur fled to this site.
Today is a gentle day which involves spending time in Khani village meeting the locals and exploring. We will camp here overnight. (All meals are provided)
Another day for an energised walk uphill through the Rhododendron forest where you will see nomad houses for cattle. There is also the potential for seeing wild animals such as bears and leopards.
Wake up feeling energised as today is a steep uphill climb with beautiful surroundings as we trek through the pine and rhododendron forest. After around 4 hours we will stop climbing and reach Pati for some time to relax. Be sure to have your camera at the ready for the picturesque mountain views.
We start with about one hour on an uphill trail then a further 2.5 hours to Bhairav Kunda. Here there is a big holy lake and a small temple of Lord Shiva at about 4150 metres high. Bhairav means lake. Once a year in June/July people take a holy pilgrimage from different parts of Nepal.
Today we leave for Sherpagaon and follow a trail for about 3.5 hours to the Bhote Koshi River near to our destination of Larche. Tonight we will camp here nearby a natural hot spring.
First, we will have breakfast then start our downhill trek as we head to Larcha which is located on the bank of the Bhote Koshi River. There is also a natural hot spring of Tatopani where you can relax after a long day of hiking.
Today the route ends and we will return to Kathmandu. It is about a 6-hour scenic drive to the hotel in Kathmandu. Tonight we will have our farewell dinner which is included in the package.
As the trip ends, a representative from our team will take you to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight. We wish you a safe onward journey!
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$ 1669 | $ 1590 | $ 1429 |
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$ 1990 | $1869 | $1719 |
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