That Backpacker Nepal

Nepal is popular for its scenic beauty and magnificent mountain views. It is one of the best and famous trekking destinations of the world. Gosainkunda Lake at 4380 m /14368 ft is one of spectacular trekking destination reached with short trek from Kathmandu. Group of lakes and surrounding peaks make the place surreal. It also gives you a glimpse into the diverse landscape, culture, and nature of Nepal. View point above the lake is overlooking at the Langtang valley and the wide range of Himalayan peaks. Overall it is a perfect blend of a natural and cultural tour of Nepal allowing you to experience high altitude trek in Nepal within a short duration. The Gosaikunda trek is all about Gosaikunda Lake. At an altitude of 4380m, the Gosaikunda lake is a sacred place for both the Hindus and Buddhists. Gosaikunda Lake (4380m) has great religious significance which is well-known as a pilgrimage site for Hindus who flock to the site in August during Janai Purnima.

The walking is through the subtropical forest to alpine zone with Rhododendron, Oak, pine and birch finally climbing above the tree line. The first few days are spent ascending through the forests before you reach treeline at Cholang Pati from where you get your first glimpse of the towering Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal and Annapurna in the far distance. Rest for the night at the tea houses of Lauribinayek and then get up early the following morning to hike up to the lakes. Return the following days back to Dhunche and Kathmandu. The trek could be combined with Surya peak (5,100 m) trekking / climbing, Langtang valley trek and Ama Yangri peak (3,771 m) climbing in Helambu. This short trek offers great tea house accommodation, so you don’t need to bring a lot of gear. The number of days listed here is shorter than our standard itineraries so if you are pressed for time drop us an inquiry and let us help you for your unique customized trip.

Main Highlights of Gosaikunda Trek

· Opportunity to witness the exotic wildlife, flora, and fauna of Langtang National Park.

· Lush green Pine and Rhododendron forest.

· Gosaikunda Lake: one of the holiest lakes for both Hindus and Buddhists.

· Magnificent views of the mountains like Ganesh Himal, Annapurna, Hiuchuli.

· A look into the culture and lifestyle of the Tamang’s of Rasuwa district.

· Explore the many lakes in the area. There is a total of 108 lakes.

How hard is Gosaikunda trek?

Gosaikunda trek is leveled as medium hard in terms of difficulty though the level of difficulty depends on other things such as age factor, your trekking habit, physical fitness, the itinerary you choose or the weather of the season you are trekking in. These reasons decide whether the trek is going to be easy or hard. You need to keep in mind that you will be reaching at 4380 meter in two days from Dunche (2100m). And 2200 meter descend from Gosaikunda to Dunche in one day if you select 5 days itinerary. If you are beginner, and not used to trekker but love to trek in the nature and willing to go; we recommend you choosing 7 days extended version. Sample itineraries are as per below.

Short 5 days itinerary

· Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Dunche (2100m), 6-7 hours.

· Day 2: Trek to Chandan Bari (3330m)., 5-6 hours walk.

· Day 3: Trek to Gosaikunda (4380m) about 7 hour’s walk.

· Day 4: Trek down to Dhunche (2100m),

· Day 5: Drive to Kathmandu.

7 Days itinerary

· Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Dunche (2100m). 6-7 hours drive.

· Day 2: Trek to Thulo Syabru (2230m). 4-5 hours trek.

· Day 3: Trek to Sing Gompa (3330m), 5-6 hours walk.

· Day 4: Trek to Gosaikunda (4380m) 6-7 hours walk.

· Day 5: Hike to Surya Peak and trek to Cholangpati (3600m), 6-7 hours walk.

· Day 6: Trek down to Dhunche (2100m).

· Day 7: Drive to Kathmandu.

Cost Includes

· An expereinced and registered local trekking guide.

· An assistant guide if the number of participants exceeds more than 6 people.

· Trekking porters to carry your main pack

· All necessary trekking permits.

· Meals: Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners

· Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek on twin sharing basis.

· All local land transportation to and from trekking.

· Necessary insurance for trekking staff.

· Salary, meals and lodging of your guide and porters

· All local tax and vat, company service charges.

Cost Excludes

· Accommodation, meals and transportation in Kathmandu.

· All bar bills and beverages during the trek.

· Nature of personal expenses

· Tips to guide and porters.

· All other expenses that are not included in itinerary

Best Time to Do This Trek

The Gosaikunda lake lies at an alpine altitude of 4610m. The weather is quite unpredictable in these regions. Hence, you need to be well prepared for weather changes. The months from February to June and September to December are among the ideal time to do this trek. These months provide the best weather conditions along with high visibility. You can enjoy the views and magnificence of the place in its full glory during these months. You can travel during the rest of the year as well. The visibility will be slightly less during those months. You can also enjoy the occasional snowfall during the months of November, December, and January.

Dates & Prices

Check our fixed departure dates for the trip start dates and cost for Gosainkunda Trek. If it does not suit your dates and length of trip, please kindly contact us for your customized departure date, itinerary and the price. As That Backpacker Nepal is a local tour and trekking operator based in Kathmandu; we guaranty your small private group departure any date you select that meets your travel needs.

Thank you and Namaste!