Situated to the north of the capital very famous trekking area covered by Langtang National Park is the less visited by the tourists. Making a trek here somewhat more of an adventure. Here the high alpine area, with mountains visible from Lauribinayak pass. A trek up to the Gosainkunda has to be one of the most interesting and holiest short trek available in Nepal. Gosainkunda (the main lake) where it has several sacred lakes, is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations for Hindu devotees. Gosainkunda is actually the largest among of three main lakes, the other two being the Saraswatikund and Bhairabkunda and more. Hindu legend has it that the lake was formed when the god Shiva plunged his trident (Trisul) into the ground in order to obtain water. Along this section of trail there are impressive views of the mountains including the Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang Himal ranges. Add to this glacial lakes, rhododendron forests, native flora and fauna, magnificent mountains, forest, animal, birds, monasteries all go to make this region a perfect destination.
Gosainkuna trek starts after a day bus journey to Dhunche and crosses the river and forest to of rhododendron, bamboo and oak below to the Gosainkunda. A short walk around the lake and toward the Lauribinayak Pass is very interesting.
Trip Highlights
- Life time experience
- Remote and semi wilderness area
- Many lofty snow capped Mountain Peaks
- Famous Lantang National Park
- Spectacular Himalayan views
- Adventurous Journey
- Hindu and Tibetan mixed culture
- Home of Tamang community
- Native flora and fauna
- Holiest place of Hindu and Buddhism
- Maximum elevation Lauribinayak Pass (4600m /15088ft) Camp at 4300 m. 1410ft. at Gosainkunda
- Panoramic mountain scenery
Day to day outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 02: Full day Kathmandu City excursion
Day 03: Kathmandu – Syafroo Beshi (1,440m /4,750ft) 9-10 hrs drive
Day 04: Kathmandu – Dhunche 8-9 hrs drive
Day 05: Dhunche - Chandanbari 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Chandanbari- Gosainkunda 5- 6 hrs
Day 07: Gosainkunda- Dhunche : 8-9 hrs
Day 08: Dhunche – Kathmandu 8/9 hrs. drive.
Day 09: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 10: Final departure
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Bus tickets ( KTM--DHUNCHE-KTM)
- Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu
- City tour by private transport
- Transportation City –airport-city
- Langtang National Park permit
- TIMS Permits
- Trekking equipment such as down filled sleeping bag and duffel bag.
- An English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide
- Local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers : 1 porter)
- Guide and porter salaries, insurance, equipment, transport, food and lodging
- 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) along the way to trek
- Hot drinks (Tea and Coffee) during the meal time.
- Purified/Iodine Drinking water
- All lodge accommodations on twin sharing basis ( private room share toilet)
- A comprehensive first aid medical kit
Cost Excludes
- City entrance fees in Kathmandu city
- Tour guide
- Food in Kathmandu
- Boiled / bottled water
- Hot shower
- Net / Wi-Fi charges
- Electronic device recharge
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance and evacuation charges
- Heli transport or other private transport
- Tips
