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
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Opportunity to
witness the exotic wildlife, flora, and fauna of Langtang National Park.
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Lush green Pine
and Rhododendron forest.
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Gosaikunda Lake:
one of the holiest lakes for both Hindus and Buddhists.
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Magnificent views
of the mountains like Ganesh Himal, Annapurna, Hiuchuli.
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A look into the
culture and lifestyle of the Tamang’s of Rasuwa district.
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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
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Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu
to Dunche (2100m), 6-7 hours.
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Day 2: Trek to
Chandan Bari (3330m)., 5-6 hours walk.
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Day 3: Trek to
Gosaikunda (4380m) about 7 hour’s walk.
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Day 4: Trek down
to Dhunche (2100m),
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Day 5: Drive to
Kathmandu.
7 Days itinerary
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Day 1: Drive from
Kathmandu to Dunche (2100m). 6-7 hours drive.
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Day 2: Trek to
Thulo Syabru (2230m). 4-5 hours trek.
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Day 3: Trek to
Sing Gompa (3330m), 5-6 hours walk.
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Day 4: Trek to
Gosaikunda (4380m) 6-7 hours walk.
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Day 5: Hike to
Surya Peak and trek to Cholangpati (3600m), 6-7 hours walk.
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Day 6: Trek down
to Dhunche (2100m).
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Day 7: Drive to
Kathmandu.
Cost Includes
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An expereinced and
registered local trekking guide.
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An assistant guide
if the number of participants exceeds more than 6 people.
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Trekking porters
to carry your main pack
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All necessary
trekking permits.
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Meals: Breakfasts,
Lunches and Dinners
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Accommodation in
teahouses (lodges) during the trek on twin sharing basis.
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All local land
transportation to and from trekking.
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Necessary
insurance for trekking staff.
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Salary, meals and
lodging of your guide and porters
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All local tax and
vat, company service charges.
Cost Excludes
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Accommodation,
meals and transportation in Kathmandu.
·
All bar bills and
beverages during the trek.
·
Nature of personal
expenses
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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.
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