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Gosaikunda Trekking
— Wallace Stevens
Trip Facts
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Trip Code AN- M037
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Trip Length 11 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:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 02:Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking
- Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1960m / 6430 ft)
- Day 04:Trek from Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3330m / 10925 ft)
- Day 05:Trek from Sing Gompa to Lauri Binayak (3910m / 12828 ft)
- Day 06:Trek from Lauri Binayak to Gosaikunda Lake (4380m / 14370 ft)
- Day 07:Cross Lauribina La pass (4610m / 15125 ft) and descend to Ghopte (3430m / 11253 ft)
- Day 08:Trek from Ghopte to Thadepati (3610m / 12106 ft)
- Day 09:Trek from Thadepati to Kutumsang (2470m/ 8104 ft)
- Day 10:Trek from Kutumsang to Chisapani (2215m/ 7267 ft)
- Day 11:Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu
- Day 12:Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Included in the Cost
- Airport Transfer
- Arrival Pick Up: Welcomed by our representative on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the accommodation facility accordingly.
- Departure See Off: We shall arrange your final departure towards International Airport on private vehicle hoping to see you someday in arrival section again.
- Trip Accommodation
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights (Twin Shared Basis)
- Best Suited Local Teahouse and Dorm Shelter during trekking
- Trip Meals and Drinks
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with seasonal fruits during trekking
- Breakfast in Kathmandu Valley
- Trekking Crew and Staffs
- Experienced and Well Trained Government License Holder Trekking Guide
- Supportive Assistant Guide based on the group size
- Carryin Staffs to support the luggage of trekkers. They are strong to carry for two trekkers’ luggages, which is best-minimized upto 20 kg in total.
- All Nepalese Crew members’ salary, food, accommodation and most importantly, insurance of each are already covered.
- Transportation
- Private Vehicle are used for airport and trekking transfers
- Private Vehicle are used for Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
- Permit and Paperworks’
- Necessary National Park Area Permit Fee
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Registration Card
- Packing and Equipments
- AN Seasonal Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (please care to return after use)
- Trekker’s personal gears and equipments are NOT INCLUDED.
- Others
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit (bring your personal medication, if have any)
- All applicable fees, local taxes and government taxes
- Trekking Map, Trekking Certificate etc
Not Included in the Cost
- Visa and Entrance Fee
- You can also obtain Arrival Visa at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
- Multiple entry visas are USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days respectively.
- Entrance Fees to Cultural and Heritage Sites during sightseeing
- Meals and Drinks
- Lunch in Kathmandu
- Any Meals than mentioned in itinerary above
- Drinking Water, Soft and Hard Drinks, Tea/Coffee during trip
- Personal Expenses
- Phone Calls, Laundry, Battery Charging, Shopping, Hot Shower, Additional Carryin Staff Support etc
- Trekking gears and equipments
- Personal gears and equipments (See Trip Menu)
- You can also buy both local made and original branded gears in trekking gear stores of Kathmandu.
- Travel Insurance
- No travel insurance of any kinds is included for trekkers. You should buy yourself a travel insurance that suit your adventure activities and cover possible expenses (Our Crew are Insured).
- Other Activities
- Any other excursion or adventure plan besides mentioned above is not included however; they can be arranged happily upon your interest on extra cost.
- Miscellaneous
- Tips of Gratitude for Crew Members (Expected)
- Cost arises due obstruction and delay on the programmed itinerary due weather problems, road situation. natural calamities and social & political causes (reason beyond our hands to take control)
- Any other thing besides the Service Include Section
Detail Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 30-45 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: D
Day 2Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking Drive: 3-4 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: B
Day 3Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1960m / 6430 ft) Drive: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 4Trek from Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3330m / 10925 ft) Walk: 4 –5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5Trek from Sing Gompa to Lauri Binayak (3910m / 12828 ft) Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6Trek from Lauri Binayak to Gosaikunda Lake (4380m / 14370 ft) Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 7Cross 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 8Trek from Ghopte to Thadepati (3610m / 12106 ft) Walk: 5.5 – 6.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 9Trek from Thadepati to Kutumsang (2470m/ 8104 ft) Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 10Trek from Kutumsang to Chisapani (2215m/ 7267 ft) Drive: 6.5 – 7.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 11Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu Walk: 4.5 – 5 hrs | Drive: 60 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: B, L, D
Day 12Final 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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