Bhairav Kunda trekking is the recently introduced trekking journey in Sindhupalchok district of Nepal which falls in Langtang region. This amazing adventure is all about the journey to a holy lake known as ‘Bhairav Kunda’ which is named after a destructive form of Lord Shiva ‘The Bhairav’. Bhairav is the reincarnation of the Hindu god Lord Shiva who takes this from to destroy the evils and demons. The trekking to Bhairav Kunda is an off-the-beaten trail trekking to the northeast of Kathmandu, right next to holy Panch Pokhari ‘five lakes’ and closer to Nepal Tibet border. Bhairav Kunda trail offers the unparalleled combination of culture, history, biodiversity and the natural beauty.

Bhairav Kunda trekking is one of the most famous and recognized pilgrimage treks in Nepal especially among the Hindu followers and devotees. The holiest lake which is situated at the high altitude of 4,250 m has the most pristine location and its unique unsurpassable beauty. We follow the unique trail to get to this lake mostly the settlements inhabited by Newars and observe their daily customs and cultures at the same time. The well-preserved Newari culture is the gem in the nation which we all Nepalese are proud of. We will also come across the Tibetan border offering us the views of the Tibetan plateau with completely different geography, climate and vegetation. The majestic views of the Tibetan mountain ranges as well as Langtang, Jugal and Rolwaling peak ranges are the raw attraction of the entire journey. Bhairva Kunda trekking journey can be any nature lovers’ destination and the dream come true for the spiritual liberation seekers.

Bhairav Kunda Trekking Detailed Itinerary
BLD denotes Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Jalbire (1,000 m) 5 hrs, BLD, Tented camping

In this very first day of our remarkable journey to the Holy Bhairav Kunda, we will start driving early from Kathmandu towards Jalbire. Jalbire is a typical Newari village which has a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the bank of Balephi River. Overnight in the tented camp.

Day 02: Trek from Jalbire to Chanaute (1,350 m) 5 hrs, BLD, Tented camping

We will start stepping up from today after beginning the trek. Passing through a waterfall and few ethnic Tamang villages, we arrive in Chanaute for the night camp. Chanaute is a small village which inhabits the Chhetri and Brahmin communities.

Day 03: Trek from Chanaute to Khani Gaon (2,000 m) 6 hrs, BLD, Tented camping

We step up in our games today. A bit more challenging and steep trails that we take today. Enjoying the stunning views of greenery, settlements and the streams behind us, we will continue towards a Newar village called Khani Gaun. According to the historical records, during the war between Gorkha and Bhaktapur, the people from Bhaktapur flew to this place to save their lives.

Day 04: Rest day at Khani Gaun with Local Village sightseeing, BLD, Tented camping

In this historical and the cultural village, we take a day rest and explore around the villages. We visit the locals, share some stories and also learn about their daily lifestyles and traditions.

Day 05: Trek from Khani Gaun to Forest Camp (3,150 m) 6 hrs, BLD, Tented camping

Early in the morning after breakfast, we will start another day trekking with the uphill hike towards the steep area. We will pass through the lush rhododendron forests when we might be able to catch a glimpse of some rare Himalayan birds like Danfe and Munal including wild animals. Forest camp for the night camp.

Day 06: Trek from Forest Camp to Pati (3,765 m) 5 hrs, BLD, Tented camping

Another day of ascending higher and higher towards our main destination Bhairav Kunda. The trek gets tougher, though for a short amount of time than earlier days. Passing through the pine and rhododendron forests, we will arrive in Pati to feast the stunning mountain views. We will camp nearby the rest houses for the pilgrims.

Day 07: Trek from Pati to Bhairav Kunda (4,250 m) 4 hrs, BLD, Tented camping

Today we arrive at our main destination, Bhairav Kunda after few hours of walking from Pati. A holy pilgrimage site which gets flocked by the pilgrims from all over Nepal especially during June and July, Bhairav Kunda is a small lake which also has a temple next to it, both dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Day 08: Trek from Bhairav Kunda to Sherpa Gaun (2,500 m) 6 hrs, BLD, Tented camping

Rise up early in the morning to catch up the breathtaking sunrise view over the Himalayas, which will be after a short hiking to the hilltop. The Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling and Tibetan Himalayan ranges can be seen from the top of Bhairav Kunda. After enjoying the panoramic sunrise view, we descend down to Sherpa Gaun, a typical Sherpa village to stop and explore the surroundings.

Day 09: Trek from Sherpa Gaun to Larcha (1,500 m) 5 hrs, BLD, Tented camping

All good things has come to an end. Now we have already arrived to the last day of our trekking journey. We trek through the bank of Bhote Koshi River on a levelled terrain to reach Larcha in few hours where we take a bath in the natural hot spring. Ease your whole body and relax in the hot water bath. Last night camping in the mountains.

Day 10: Drive from Larcha to Kathmandu 6 hrs, BLD.

We drive early morning towards Kathmandu in this final day of our adventure. With Nature Lovers Treks and Tours, hope you had a great time as we served you with utmost effort and care. Farewell dinner is served in the evening with typical Nepali cultural performances. 

Cost for 1 PAX: $2090 /-

Cost for 2 or more PAX: $1660 per person

Note: Trip cost varies with the group sizes.

Bhairav Kunda Trekking Cost Breakdown

Cost Include

• All ground transfers
• Full sightseeing during trekking
• Camping accommodations at mountain
• Required camping stuffs, including different tents, other gears and equipment with food supplies
• Full board meals; breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea / coffee and snacks, freshly cooked meals during camping
• Clean drinking water everyday
• Trekking permit
• TIMS Card (Trekkers Information management system)
• An experienced English speaking trekking guide and his expenses, insurance
• Porter service (1 for 2 trekkers) and their expenses, insurances including extra Sherpas for carrying camping stuffs
• First Aid kit Bag
• Company t-shirt/ Certificate of appreciation
• Government tax and Vat

Cost Exclude

• Arrival visa fee and international departure
• Extra drinks as alcoholic and non-alcoholic and other personal expenses
• Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule
• Travel and emergency rescue insurance
• Gratuities to the staffs (mandatory)
• Down jacket, walking stick and duffel bag (provided if required but to be returned after)

Bhairav Kunda Trekking Useful Information

Customized Trips and Trip departure

Bhairav Kunda Trekking departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.

But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.

Accommodations during trek

You will be staying in the tented camps throughout the trek.

Route Map and Company T-shirt

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.

Safe Drinking Water during Bhairav Kunda Trekking

Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.

Your trekking guides and porters

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.

Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.

Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.

Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.

Your safety

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Bhairav Kunda Trekking.

Bhairav Kunda Trekking Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Bhairav Kunda Trekking cost?

The cost of the Bhairav Kunda Trekking varies from $1200-$2200 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. It also depends upon the group sizes. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.

How is the Accommodation during the Bhairav Kunda Trekking?

In Bhairav Kunda Trekking, we will provide you the full camping service.

During the camping days, you will be sleeping in the camps set up by our field Sherpa staffs. There will be separate kitchen and dining tents. Your meals will be freshly cooked and you will be served day and nights by our Sherpas. Our staffs will carry the sleeping bags, pillows and mattresses for you to sleep in the tents. Undoubtedly, you will have a perfect camping trek experience with Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.

What are the permits that I need for Bhairav Kunda Trekking ?

For Bhairav Kunda Trekking , you will need to make two permits: Langtang National Park entrance fee and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).

How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?

Tipping is not compulsory for Bhairav Kunda Trekking however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.

Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices during Bhairav Kunda Trekking?

The charging of your electronic devices can be rarely done in this trek so please charge every instrument of yours before leaving for the journey. It's highly recommended to carry the solar backups and extra power backups as well.

Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Bhairav Kunda Trekking?

Bhairav Kunda Trekking route has hardly any mobile networks in most of the days. But you can buy one of the NTC or Ncell Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu which has coverage in most parts of Nepal. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek if available.

When is the best time to trek to Bhairav Kunda?

Bhairav Kunda Trekking can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Bhairav Kunda. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Bhairav Kunda Trekking. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time.

Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Bhairav Kunda Trekking?

The itinerary of our Bhairav Kunda Trekking is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Bhairav Kunda Trekking.

Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Bhairav Kunda Trekking?

When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Bhairav Kunda Trekking is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 4250 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.

Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Bhairav Kunda Trekking demands high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents which means you need some practices before you start the trekking journey. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least one month prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Bhairav Kunda.

What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Bhairav Kunda Trekking?

Full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same tented camps where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. Freshly cooked meals will be served in most of the days and usually the foods are basic and with few choices but they will certainly be healthy and nutritious. Our Sherpas will make sure that you eat enough food for the trekking journey.

Do I need a travel insurance for Bhairav Kunda Trekking?

Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Bhairav Kunda. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 4200 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.

What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Bhairav Kunda Trekking?

Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Bhairav Kunda. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Bhairav Kunda. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry for Bhairav Kunda Trekking.