Gosaikunda Trek - 10 Days
Maxium Altitude
4380MDifficulty Level
StrenuousTrekking Season
March to May and September to December
Overview
Gosaikunda Trek is one of the spectacular and breathtaking scenic beauty treks. This trek provides the opportunity to explore the famous Langtang region and know about the ethnic settlements in the region. The trekking to Gosainkunda takes you through the high alpine zone.
After passing a few huts in the high picture then we cross the Laurebina La pass followed by a small ridge adorned with Buddhist prayer flags. It is a popular trekker’s destination due to its mesmerizing natural attractiveness along with the kind and friendly civilization of Tamang, and Sherpa.
About Gosaikunda Trek
The Gosainkunda Trek is a popular trek in Nepal that takes you through the Langtang National Park and the Gosainkunda Lake region. The trek starts in the town of Dhunche, which is about a 7-hour drive from Kathmandu, and follows a route through the Langtang Valley, passing through forests, meadows, and high mountain passes. The highlight of the trek is the visit to Gosainkunda Lake, a holy lake for Hindus, which is located at an altitude of 4380 meters.
The trek can be done in about a week, but many people choose to spend more time in the region to allow for more exploration and acclimatization. The best time to do the Gosainkunda Trek is from September to November and from March to May, when the weather is generally clear and dry. It is possible to do the trek at other times of the year, but the weather can be more unpredictable, and some trails may be inaccessible due to snow.
Gosaikunda Trek Difficulty
The Gosainkunda Trek is a moderate to challenging trek that offers a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and high-altitude adventure. Along the way, trekkers can enjoy the local culture and hospitality of the Tamang people, who are the indigenous residents of the region. The trek is also an excellent opportunity to see a variety of flora and fauna, including rhododendron forests and rare species of birds and animals.
Best time for trekking to Gosaikunda Trek
In the spring (February / March to May/ June) when the rhododendrons, the national flower of Nepal, are in bloom. Also in the fall (September to November / December) or post-monsoon when the weather is temperate and the skies are clear.
Travel Insurance for Gosaikunda Trek
You should comprehend over the span of treks in remote parts of Himalayan nations like Nepal may bring a characteristic hazard because of awful climate condition, avalanche, and surge and so on which is outside our ability to control can cause genuine damage and demise. Please check our travel insurance page to get more detail information.
Permits Required for Trek
Trekking Infromation Management System(TIMS) card and Langtang Conservation Area Project(LCAP) are the two essential permits for Gosaikunda Trekking.
Finally, Gosaikunda trekking is the easiest hiking trails in Langtang Region. Also, this package is suitable for short time traveler as well as family trek.
Mountain Treks Nepal Pvt. Ltd. welcomes all of you with a thankful heart as we have created a systematic schedule for the Gosaikunda trekking and we have 10 Days Gosaikunda Trek Itinerary. Moreover, we have similar Langtang Region Trekking packages that might be quite easy but almost all activities would be similar to, Langtang Valley Trek, Helambu Trek, and Tamang Heritage Trek.
Trip Highlights
- Trekking to the lake through forests, pastures, and across streams and rivers
- Visiting the Gosainkunda lake and exploring the surrounding area
- Taking in the stunning mountain views, including peaks such as Langtang Lirung, Langtang Ri, and Yala Peak
- Visiting traditional Tibetan-influenced villages and learning about the culture and way of life of the local people
- Exploring the Langtang National Park and learning about the local flora and fauna
- Participating in Hindu religious ceremonies and rituals at the lake, which is considered a sacred site by Hindus
- Taking a dip in the cold waters of the lake, which is believed to have healing properties
- Camping at the lake or staying in a teahouse along the trek
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Detailed Itinerary
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Takes about eight hrs. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. The first part of your drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth. The path now moves along a gravel road. Stay overnight at lodge.
Takes about five and a half hours. The trek today is very leisurely one that takes you through forests and terraced hill slopes. Syabru is a beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. From here you can enjoy spectacular views of Langtang Lirung (7245m.), Tibetan Himal ranges and so on. Stay overnight at lodge.
Takes about four and a half hours. The trail from Thulo Syabru to Foprang Danda (3200m.) follows a steeply ascending path passing through Dursagang (2660m.) along with the view of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, the Tibetan Mountains and oak, Hemlock and fir forests. Now, the path gently ascends for some distance and then follows a flat level to Sing Gompa. Stay overnight at lodge.
Takes about five and a half hours. You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views; to the west lie Himal Chuli (7893m.,) Manaslu (8156m,) and Ganesh Himal (7406m.) On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. You pass a few huts in the high pastures of Laurebina, cross a small ridge and have your first views of the holy lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswati Kund, Bharat Kunda, and Gosainkunda. Stay overnight at lodge.
The trail leaves Gosainkund and climbs through rugged country, past four more small lakes to the Laurebina La [4610m], the highest point of this trek. Keep looking back for spectacular views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal, as well as the now familiar Langtang Lirung. You then descend steeply to camp near Gopte. Stay overnight
Takes about five hours. Till Tharepati, the trail moves to ascends through the forest of rhododendron, oak and bamboo with other natural vegetation. From Tharepati the trail gradually descends through pine and rhododendron forest with good views down into the Helambu valley and across to Jugal Himal and Numbur in the Solu Khumbu. Stay overnight at lodge.
Takes about five hours. Till Tharepati, the trail moves to ascend through the forest of rhododendron, oak, and bamboo with other natural vegetation. From Tharepati the trail gradually descends through pine and rhododendron forest with good views down into the Helambu valley and across to Jugal Himal and Numbur in the Solu Khumbu. Stay overnight at lodge.
Takes about three hours and drive from Sundarijal to Kathmandu takes about one hour. Leaving Chisopani, the trail passes through meadows and cultivated fields and then climbs through oak and rhododendron forest to Burling Bhanjyang. From here there are magnificent views, from Annapurna in the west to Ganesh Himal and Numbur in the east.
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
Trip Includes
- 10 days Trips, 08 of which included 3 meals a day.
- Airport pick up and drop.
- Two nights’ accommodation (2* categories) in Kathmandu with Breakfast.
- A cup of tea every morning during the trekking.
- Kathmandu to Dhunche and back to Kathmandu from sundarijal ground transportation.
- Highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment’s.
- langtang National park Entry Permit .
- Tims card.
- Sivapruri national park permit .
- Nepal Government taxes.
- Local Taxes.
- Farewell Dinner.
Trip Excludes
- Personal Travel Insurance.
- Nepal entry visa.
- International airfare.
- Drinks (mineral water, Tea, coffee, whisky) or other snacks and any meals beside breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hot shower, charge etc.
- Tips for Guide and potter.
- Snacks and other personal expenses.
- Personal trekking equipment.
Lima
March 25, 2024 at 5:09 pmLangtang - Gosaikunda trek
We were a group of 7 people who booked the trip with Mountain trek Nepal for the Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda Trek. Some of us had been to Nepal before and done to the Everest Base Camp Trek with this agency so we also decided to joined mountain treks Nepal.
Our guide Raj and his assistants Ramsh and rajesh attended to our every need and we would highly recommend them for treks in Nepal. Some of us had previously had Raj as our guide in the past EBC trekking and knew that he would do everything possible to make our trek amazing, safe, comfortable, and funny.
Raj provided us with information and so interesting things day by day, noting how many hours of walking would be required, how is the path, lunch places , the required amount of drinking water, and the Necessary clothing for the given day’s weather conditions and altitude, altitude sickness etc…
I would highly recommend Mountain treks Nepal, as well as Raj for anyone we are planning to trek in Nepal.
kely
November 15, 2023 at 9:15 pmMy recent Gosaikunda trek with Mountain Treks Nepal was an unforgettable experience. The scenery was breathtaking, and the guides were incredibly knowledgeable and professional. They made sure everything was well-organized, from the comfortable accommodation and delicious meals to the perfectly paced itinerary. One of the highlights was reaching the holy Gosaikunda Lake – the views were simply stunning!
I can’t recommend Mountain Treks Nepal highly enough. If you’re considering a trek to Gosaikunda, they’re the perfect choice!