To the northeast of Kathmandu lies a chain of peaks called Jugal Himal, which includes Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Mardy Himal (6257m), and Phurbu Chhyachu (6966m), From the south it is an easily accessible region, although it requires a long uphill climb. The trail starts from Chautara (1410m) and descends to Balephi then follws a ridge to Bhairavkunda, a holy lake at 3500m and makes a circuit via Panch Pokhari at 3600m.