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Gosainkunda Lake Trek Trip Fact

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    Trip Style : Pilgrimage Trekking
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    Trip Difficulty : Moderate
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    Trip Guide : Guided Trekking
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    Destination : Langtang, Nepal
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    Max Altitude : 4,380 Meters - 14,370 Ft
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    Daily Walking Hours : Approx. 4-6 Hours Walking
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    Accomodation: Hotel, Guesthouses
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    Food : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner(BLD)
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    Start-End : Kathmandu - Kathmandu
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    Transport : Jeeps and Bus
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    Best Season : Feb to June and September to December

Gosainkunda Lake Trek

Gosainkunda Lake trek is one of the holiest and most sacred pilgrimage treks in Nepal. Situated just north of Kathmandu, this trek is close to the capital and easily accessible without a flight.

Gosainkunda Lake trek is suitable for those who wish to take the holy pilgrimage route as well as those seeking an adventure in the Himalayan mountain region. The Gosainkunda Lake trek offers stunning mountain ranges, the alpine villages of Tamang and the Sherpa people with their unique culture and traditions. The trails are well-established, with well-facilitated guesthouses along the way, a reason why the trek to Gosainkunda Lake is popular among pilgrimage trekkers.

The holy lake of Gosainkunda is entrenched in history, believed to have been created by Lord Shiva when he thrust his Trishul (trident) in the mountain to extract water, to cool his burning throat after swallowing poison. It is situated 4,380m above sea level and is also referred to as the frozen lake, due to its high altitude alpine location. There lies a large rock in the center of the lake, which is said to be the remains of a Shiva shrine, people often claim that they see Shiva lying in the water. Thousands of devotees visit Gosainkunda during the full moon night of August to take a holy dip in the lake.

The Gosainkunda Lake trek begins with a scenic nine-hour drive from the capital city of Kathmandu to Dhunche, the large Tamang and Sherpa villages, with friendly locals of Tibetan origin. The trek then continues to Gosainkunda Lake passing through terrace farming lands, lush forests and crossing ancient monasteries and alpine yak pastures, sleeping in the well-facilitated lodges in the evenings. The mountain views from Gosainkunda Lake are breathtaking. On our way back we can either follow the same route to Dhunche or drive back to Kathmandu, or we can combine the Helambu region and trek all the way from Gosainkunda to Sundarijal crossing the amazing Lauribinala Pass.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the charming terrace farming lands, Tamang villages, lush forests, and high Himalayan giants and snow ridges
  • Travel through one of the sacred pilgrimage sites of Shamans, the traditional witch doctors, as well as many Hindu and Buddhist devotees
  • Take a holy dip into the Gosainkunda lake to erase the sins that unknowingly in our lifetime.

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, one of our trek leaders will greet you and transfer to hotel. Free for rest and refreshment, evening join the welcome dinner at a typical restaurant with live culture show. Overnight at hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1,350m

After breakfast, meet your tour guide in the lobby and start a guided tour including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Baudhanath Stupa. In the evening, we organize a small meeting to introduce your trekking crew and settle the outstanding balances. Overnight at hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1,350m

After early breakfast, we take a scenic drive which will takes about 8 to 9 hours local bus or can drive by a private Land cruiser. Overnight stay at a mountain lodge in Dhunche from where we will have a majestic mountains view including Ganesh Himal, few peaks of Langtang range and the Tibetan peaks. Overnight at a lodge.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Lodge
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Dhunche
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,030m

We take a hot breakfast at Dhunche and start ascending to Chandanbari via lush forests. Chandanbari is small town with few lodges and Monastery. The Cheese factory here is the oldest in Nepal. Overnight at a lodge.

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  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Chandanbari
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,895m

After passing the Laurebina Yak the trail becomes much narrow & misty as well as change in vegetation too as the green vegetation becomes much deserted & rocky. From Laurebina Yak takes about 3 hours to reach to Gosainkunda from the top we will see the beautiful Himalayan Ranges. Overnight at a lodge.

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  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Gosainkunda
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:4,380m

Morning exploration of Gosainkunda, take a holy dip into the lake and start a pleasant hike to Chandanbari through fascinating villages. Overnight at a lodge.

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  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Chandanbari
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,895m

Enjoy walking on a narrow trail through the beautiful villages, meet the local people, and take pictures with them, experience their way of life. The day will be delightful day. Overnight at a lodge.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Lodge
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Dhunche
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,030m

After breakfast at Dhunche, we take a scenic drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu. Enjoy the drive watching the countryside. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1,350m

Breakfast will be at hotel, whole day on your own doing shopping and leisure walk. In the evening join the farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant, enjoy a meal with live culture show. Overnight at hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1,350m

After breakfast, we transfer you to international airport for your onward flight. Wish you have a safe and sound flight and hope to see you again in the future.

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  • small-thumbnails Standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • small-thumbnails Necessary transportation from Kathmandu return trips.
  • small-thumbnails Langtang and Gosainkunda National Park fee with trekking permits.
  • small-thumbnails Tims card (trekking information management system card).
  • small-thumbnails Tims card (trekking information management system card).
  • small-thumbnails Accommodation (Teahouse) during the trekking period.
  • small-thumbnails English speaking guide and highly experienced staffs.
  • small-thumbnails Staffs food, clothing, salary and their insurance.
  • small-thumbnails All necessary grounded transportation.
  • small-thumbnails Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • small-thumbnails Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
  • small-thumbnails Welcome and fare well dinner in Kathmandu serve by Ram Kumar.
  • small-thumbnails Our service charges with VAT and Local / Government Taxes.
  • small-thumbnails Sightseeing or any extra activities except the above program.
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  • small-thumbnails Bar bill and all kind of drinks.
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Note: If the above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. It is also possible to combine with some other activities such as Tibet tours, Bhutan tours, and Jungle safari in Nepal.

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  • December 26, 2022

Gosainkunda Lake trek

This was our second time in Nepal and second time with Alpine Eco Trek so, it must mean something. This time we did Gosainkunda Lake trek. We do really appreciate reliability and a friendly approach. Special thanks to our guide Dhurba.

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