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Gosaikunda Trekking
— Wallace Stevens
Trip Facts
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Trip Code AN- M037
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Trip Length 9 Days
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Route Difficulty Level C
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Group Size Min 2 to 8
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Min Altitude 1460m / 4790 ft
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Max Altitude 4610m / 15125 ft
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Route Style Teahouse
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Mode Drive In Drive Out
About Trip
Gosaikunda Lake Trekking is one of best short treks in Langtang region supplying the best experience of walking through beautiful rhododendron and oak forest, varied landscapes, old Buddhist heritages and monasteries, high elevation adventure of Lauribina Pass (4600m) and the sacred lake itself. Gosaikunda Lake is the sacred destination for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims and adventure route for travelers.
According to Hindu mythology, Gosaikunda Lake was created by Lord Shiva by thrusting his Trident (Trishul) into the mountain to extract water, because of the dangerous poison he had to swallow while churning the ocean. And it is also believed to be adobe of Lord Shiva and Parvati.Gosaikunda Lake is situated at the elevation of 4380m and covers an area of 34 acres, and there are 108 small and medium sized lakes around the vicinity.
Trekking to Gosaikunda Lake starts with 6-7 hours drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche village and steady climb towards small settlement of Sing Gompa where we shall visit the Yak Cheese Factory. We carry on through the beautiful rhododendron conifers oak and pine forest while witnessing a beautiful Langtang and Tibetan range of mountains during the climb to Lauribinayak. It is also a fine point to watch the sunset view in the evening.
The trek continues on the narrow trail towards the sacred lake of Gosaikunda, but first, we encounter another smaller Bhairav Kunda Lake. We will stay at teahouse by the side of the lake and cross Lauribina La Pass (4610m), the next day to meet the Helambu trekking trails. Again, the vegetation starts to appear and we walk through the beautiful Thadepati pass, observing mountain peak one more time before reaching to Chisapani village for last overnight. After catching a sunrise view in the morning from Chisapani, we continue our walk towards Mul Kharkha village through dense forest and finally to our trek ending point at Sundarijal from where we will take an hour drive to the hotel.
Highlights
- Sacred Lake “Gosaikunda” and “Suryakunda”
- Excellent viewpoint- Thadepati and Lauri Binayak
- Beautiful walk through beautiful Sherpa villages and communities
- Best sunrise and sunset point with range of mountains
- Yak Cheese factory and chance to encounter endangered species
- Mixed ethnic groups and old Buddhist Gompas and monasteries
- Varied vegetation and mixed landscapes
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01:Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1960m / 6430 ft)
- Day 02:Trek from Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3330m / 10925 ft)
- Day 03:Trek from Sing Gompa to Lauri Binayak (3910m / 12828 ft)
- Day 04:Trek from Lauri Binayak to Gosaikunda Lake (4380m / 14370 ft)
- Day 05:Cross Lauribina La pass (4610m / 15125 ft) and descend to Ghopte (3430m / 11253 ft)
- Day 06:Trek from Ghopte to Thadepati (3610m / 12106 ft)
- Day 07:Trek from Thadepati to Kutumsang (2470m/ 8104 ft)
- Day 08:Trek from Kutumsang to Chisapani (2215m/ 7267 ft)
- Day 09:Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu
- Day 10:Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Included in the Cost
- All Airport Arrival and Departure Transfers
- 1 Experience Leader Guide, Necessary Porter (1 per 2 trekkers) and Assistant Guide as per group size including all of their expenses and insurance
- 9 Breakfast, 9 Dinner, 9 Lunch with seasonal fruits and hot drinks
- Best Suited Local Teahouse Accommodation during trekking
- All necessary National Park/Conservation Area Permit and Paperworks
- All necessary trekking transfers in private vehicle
- Seasonal Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (return after use)
- All Expense of Nepalese Crew Members including salary, insurance, food, accommodation, equipments and transfers
- Our Duffel Bag, Trip Map and Adventure Certificate
- Comprehensive First Aid Medical Kit
- Farewell Nepalese Cultural Dinner
- All applicable fees, local and government taxes
Not Included in the Cost
- Nepal Visa Fee and International Airfare
- Meals and Accommodation in Kathmandu Valley
- Other Trekking Expenses like Drinking Water, Soft & Hard Drinks, Juice, Phone Calls, Internet Use, Battery Charging, Laundry, Hot Shower, Donation, Additional Porter etc
- Personal Trekking Gears and Equipments
- Any Kinds of Health or Travel Insurance (It is mandatory to reduce the possible expense in case of emergency evacuation)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu/Pokhara due any reason like early arrival or late departure than scheduled itinerary (also in case of early arrival from trekking)
- Cost arises due to obstruction and delays in the program itinerary due to weather problems
- Tipping to Crew Members (Expected)
- Any other expenses or activities besides “Service Provided”
Detail Itinerary
Day 1Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1960m / 6430 ft) Drive: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 2Trek from Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3330m / 10925 ft) Walk: 4 –5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 3Trek from Sing Gompa to Lauri Binayak (3910m / 12828 ft) Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 4Trek from Lauri Binayak to Gosaikunda Lake (4380m / 14370 ft) Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5Cross Lauribina La pass (4610m / 15125 ft) and descend to Ghopte (3430m / 11253 ft) Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6Trek from Ghopte to Thadepati (3610m / 12106 ft) Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 7Trek from Thadepati to Kutumsang (2470m/ 8104 ft) Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 8Trek from Kutumsang to Chisapani (2215m/ 7267 ft) Walk: 7 – 8 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 9Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Drive: 60 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: B, L, D
Day 10Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Safety Concern: Your safety is our top concern while organizing outdoor and adventure plans. Our leaders and crew members are experienced professionals who will make sure that trip is safely coursed. We truly understand the essentiality of information flow and risk management to provide the best experience. Our trekking arrangement includes the proper clothing, supplies of equipment and gears, high altitude prevention measures and remedies to provide the carefree adventure in the Himalayas.
Room to Customize: Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the average level of fitness of travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time and budget plan of travelers. There is always a room for customization of the given standard itinerary if it does not meet your way of interest and then please pass your opinion. We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling. It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.
Trip Price and Group Size : The given price is valid for group size of 2 to 8 only. All of our trekking plans are accompanied by specialized local leaders, guides, porters and assistant guides (as required) who will always ensure your safety and comfort at every part of the journey. We found that the group size of 8 is optimal size to run these trips, however we can organize a trip plan for any group size upon the request.
Single Traveler : If you are a single traveler and want to have private trip then please let us know your preference and we shall furnish you an ideal price based on your choice.
Group of More than 8: We also have a good experience of handling big groups of volunteers, employees, students and able to organize a trip plan upon request. Please kindly submit your group size information and we will garnish a proper trip plan and price for you in no time.
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