10 days Bhairav Kund Trek, Grade: Moderate
The
Bhairav Kund area northeast of Kathmandu offers the proximity to the
Himalayan Mountains then any other area in Nepal yet this is a remote
and unfrequented region. The
abrupt variation in altitude found here is astonishing from the narrow
trails. From Bhairav Kund there are no intervening ranges to spoil the
views of Himalayan range of Jugal Himal in which peaks include Dorje
Lakpa (6966), Madiya (6257M) and Phurbi Ghhyachu (6637m). The mixes of
mountain culture along the views on the route of the trek are superb.
The highlight of the trek is the Bhairav Kund, a holy lake situated at
(4200m), the dominating skyline and the life style of nomadic people
unchanged by time. The
trekking group has to be self-contained, as there are no lodges/tea
houses. Due to this incredible latitudinal range and an unusual
geographical and climatic mix, walking this area is a naturalist's
dream.
Day to day itinerary
Day
01: Upon
arrival in Kathmandu
A representative will meet you at the airport and transfer to your
hotel.
Day
02: Early morning drive
to Jalbire
Camp
Drive about 3 hrs to northeast on the road to Tibet to Balephi, which
once used to be one of the main towns for trading with Tibet. The
whole Balephi Valley is magnificent and from here we drive further on
a dirt road to Jalbire for about one hour upstream to our first night
camp at Jalbire.
Day
03: Jalbire – Kartike Camp
After breakfast we start walking through a series of small trading
towns and terraced hillsides. The trail passes through rice fields and
forests, climbing above the valley to Kartike. All along the trail the
views are superb.
Day
04: Kartike – Gomba Than Camp
The trail goes through forest climbing gradually enjoying the sneak
views of the Himalayan peaks as you higher. This area is very
untouched by the modern world and one of the few places in Nepal where
you will see the nature at her heights.
Day
05: Gomba Than – Cholame Camp
The day follows the ridge then turns north towards and we climb of the
forest in the high alpine and are often in the snowline in this area.
Day
06: Cholame – Chakkar Makkar Camp
Trek to today trail goes through forest camp (3400m) where we’ll
spend the night.
Day
07: Chakkar Makkar – Bhairav Kund Camp
Today we start much more early to trek to our highest point, will
reach approx. 4200m. If the weather is good you will have fantastic
mountain views. One real advantage of trekking up above Bhairav Kund
is that can chose how high they go. It is not a problem if
anyone does not want to go higher, they can easily head back down
whenever they are ready. The high point is normally snow covered, but
the terrain is not difficult and no ice or snow equipment is needed.
Day
08: Bhairav Kund – Forest Camp
We retrace back through forest, back down to the forest camp.
Day
09: Forest Camp – Bagam Camp
After an early breakfast, the staff breaks down the campsite and the
porters' load the gear and the packs.
You fallow the trail down for approximately 30 minutes to the
Hindi Khola (stream). As you descend towards the stream, keep your
eyes open for "Om Mani Padme Hum", rock carvings. From the
river you travel up to the village of Tasitham where
you will leave the main trail and climb up to the village of
Bagam. In Bagam, you can visit the local Gomba – monastery. The
trail leads you through dense, mixed forests to the village.
Day
10: Bagam - Duganagadi Fort Camp
This historical trail was once the trade route between Nepal and
Tibet. As you approach the pass, you can catch a glimpse of an old
fortress, Dunganagadi. This fort was built by the Royal Army of Nepal
during the Nepal-Tibeto war. The fort perches on a high ridge with
commanding views into Tibet and the surrounding areas.
We will camp at the fort.
Day
11: Duguna Gardi – The Last Resort – Dhulikhel or KTM.
Today we descend into the Bhote Koshi river valley. Those who would
like to spend a few days shooting the wild waters of Bhote Koshi are
most welcome to make an extension or you could also choose to spend
the quiet evenings at the trading town in Dhulikhel or join in the
noisy crowd of Kathmandu. Onernight hotel
Day
12: In
Kathmandu.
If you are able to complete your trek in time then this day may be
used for sight seeing around Kathmandu Valley. or free for shopping
days. Overnight hotel.
Day
13: Depart Katmandu
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