Bhairav Kund, deep in the Himalaya, almost on the Tibetan border is one of the sacred pilgrimage sites for Shamans.

Both Hindus and Bhuddhist devotees visit this high-elevation holy mountain lake to pay their homage and take bath during every Bhadra (August) Full Moon. The views of the high Himalaya are spectacular. Walk through fascinating villages and visit a famous nunnery.

Where are you going?
Day 1: Arrive at The Borderland Resort from either Kathmandu or the Nepal-Tibet border. Relax in hammocks listening to the sounds of the river rushing by. Sprawling terraces in the sun provide you with the perfect surroundings to unwind and shake your Kathmandu blues or the rigors of your overland journey.
Day 2: After brunch at The Borderland Riverside Resort, your trek starts with a 25-minute bus ride to the Larcha suspension bridge. From here the trail winds through a number of small interesting Buddhist villages, past chortens and Sherpa houses. This historic trail was once the old trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The Dugunagadi Fortress is a maze of crumbling walls strategically situated on a plateau. The views are stunning; during the day one gazes at Tibetan snowcapped peaks and by night, the lights of ZhangMu, the first Tibetan town north of the Friendship Bridge, glisten throughout the dark evening sky. We will spend our first night under the stars here.
Day 3: From the fortress, follow the path through the gateway, adorned with religious paintings and a colorful mandala on the roof. The trail ascends to the ‘way of the dead’, a route used to carry bodies to the religious funeral ceremony. The path slowly begins to move into dense, lush forest. Along the route you will pass Tasitham, a quaint village adorned with fluttering prayer flags. The campsite is located on a ridge, overlooking the “white lakes”; rows of mountains, each divided by waves of clouds, creates a series of beautiful white lakes.
Day 4: The path slowly begins to change into dense lush forests cloaked with old twisted tree-trunks that are draped in moss and surrounded by numerous species of ferns and other assorted flora. In the spring, rhododendrons are in full bloom and dots of red and white come alive across the countryside. Upon reaching your campsite, the views of the Tibetan Himalayan range are breathtaking.
Day 5: It is a short hike through a rhododendron forest, before the trail gradually climbs past the tree line and contours around the sides of the mountains up to Bhairav Kund, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Shamans. Every August during the full moon devotees make their way to this high elevation holy mountain lake to worship and bathe. From the pass the views of the Himalayas are up-close and spectacular; at 6966m Dorje Lakpa resembles an inverted shark tooth looming in the distance. We pitch camp beside the lake and nearby gompa.
Day 6: In the morning, take a half-hour walk up the hill, just above the lake for amazing views of the Langtang range to the west, and the Tibetan Himalayan range to the east. Walk above the tree line through to a rocky alpine environment. For about an hour you will pass numerous mani walls which are stone partitions that are carved with Tibetan Buddhist prayers. This area exudes an unspoken peace and calms. As the path begins to drop, the forests come alive with exotic flora and fauna indigenous to the Himalayan region. After a few hours walking in this untouched area there is a steep descent down the ridge towards the village of Chagam.
Day 7: One of the highlights of the trek is an ani gompa (woman’s monastery). In the morning we will visit this renowned nunnery housing 300 nuns. Some travel as far away as Lhadakh in order to study and meditate here. The layout of the village is unusual in that each nun has her own house, thus creating a colorful spattering of red, yellow, green and white homes throughout the beautiful countryside. Much of the day’s walk is along carefully sculpted steep terraces with wide-open views of the valley.
Day 8: After Listi it is a long steep descent back to The Borderland. Along the route you will pass houses that cling to the sides of the mountains and terraces with sheer drops. On the final approach to the Bhote Kosi there are outstanding views of the valley. Upon reaching the river, we will cross a small bridge over the Kaule Khola, our premiere adventure canyon. You will return to Borderland Riverside Resort in the afternoon, a perfect time to unwind, have a drink and relax in a hammock after your long trek.
Day 9: After lunch at Borderlands drive to Kathmandu. Depart or join your