Gosaikunda Trekking

Gosaikunda Trekking

Gosaikunda is the site of several sacred Lakes that lie north from Kathmandu between Helambu area and the Langtang valley. The Main Spring of the Trisuli River is Gosaikunda Lake. Gosaikunda has been included in the Langtang National park.

The Gosaikunda area is uninhabited for the most part, but every August as many as 80,000 Pilgrims crowd into the area for a festival by a Lake that figures prominently in Hindu mythology. Devotees come to bathe in this Lake and to pray homage to Shiva. There are several legends, all similar, concerning the formation of this lake and its significance. The fantastic view from Loribinayak allows you to see the ranges of Manaslu ranges, Ganesh Himal  range and Langtang ranges.

Asian Hiking Team's Gosaikunda short trek starts from Dhunche at altitude of 1950 meters, the district headquarters of Rasuwa, 4 to 6 hours’ drive from Kathmandu. Two days trekking/ascent brings you the sacred Lake call Gosaikunda at 4180 meters. There are fantastic views of the several mountain ranges from a nearby day hike ridge line. So our itinerary is from Dunche, up to Gosaikunda, and returning to Dhunche (same way). However, you can cross Louribinaye pass, 4681 m, adding 5 days trekking to Kathmandu or combine with the Langtang valley trek within extra 4 days too. Additionally, we can do Gosaikunda trek combine to Helambu to see a very interesting numbers of Sherpa villages, then bus out to Kathmandu.

This trek is organizing by hotel/lodge basic. There are not many lodges and not enough during the festival time. During the trekking season, all trekking lodges are open at Gosaikunda area. There are some hotels will be close during the off season. Asian Hiking Team organize the Gosaikunda trek individually or small or big group as request. As well as every year, we have fix departure during the festival time. 

Day by day itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel, trip briefing, group meeting, check equipment, payment etc, overnight Kathmandu (BB).

Trekking Start 5 days

Day 02: Kathmandu to Dhunche [altitude  1950 m] by tourist coach/Local bus, 4-6 hours, overnight Hotel (B/L/D).

Day 03: Dhunche trek to Chandanbari (SingGomba) (altitude 3330m, 4–5 hours, overnight Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 04: Chandanbari trek to Gosaikunda (altitude  4180) 5.30 hours, overnight lodge (B/L/D).

Day 05: Gosaikunda trek to Dhunche, 6 hours, overnight lodge (B/L/D).

Day 06: Early morning drive to Kathmandu 5/7 hours, by bus/Jeep, free day, overnight hotel (B/L).

Trekking End

Day 07: Depart from Kathmandu as your schedule or next trip (B).