Gosaikuda Trekking

Trip Overview

Gosaikunda Trekking takes place in the Langtang region of Nepal located towards the north of Kathmandu city till the borders of Tibet and China. Gosaikunda has originated from Himalaya and generally as an oligotrophic lake which means clear waters with high drinking quality. The base of these lakes has oxygen and support fauna like trout fish that needs cold and well-oxygenated waters. This high altitude lake is located in Langtang National park at the height of 4,380 meters and is of total 34 acres in length along with its associated lakes. The region of Gosaikunda is incorporated of 108 lakes include this famed holy lakes form small sized ones to medium-sized ones. This region is now a part of Ramsar Site on 29 September 2007 with its borders at Lauribina La Pass at 4,610 meters. Ramsar site denotes the Ramsar Convention which is an international treaty for the conservation and protection of wetlands due to its importance to the nation and to the world and was established in 1971. The lake is frozen for 6 months in winter from October till June and later the lakes meltdown to originate the River of Trishuli.

The Gosaikunda region is a holy place for both Hindus and Buddhists where the lake is said to be created by great Lord Shiva by his holy Trident called Trishul, as a result, the lake and the Trishuli River is created in the region. This lake is mentioned in most of the ancient epics of Hindu religion telling its existence since ages in the times of Gods. Gosaikuda Trekking is an assorted destination of Dhunche to Helambu trekking, Langtang region trekking and other trekking adventures that take place in Langtang region of Nepal. The place is full of teahouses and lodges for travelers to rest and have meals along with snacks during their travel. Generally, there are two routes to reach Gosaikunda Lake where both the routes are unique and wonderful due to their trekking nature.

The first route starts from the Syabru besi of Dhunche village which can be reached by taking a vehicle ride from Kathmandu. The travelers stay at Syabrubesi after their 7 hours travel on the vehicle and the next day starting at Dhunche they walk their way uphills to reach Chandan Bari at the height of 3200meters. The travelers have a good night rest at Chandan Bari for resting as the trekking should be slow for better acclimatization that helps to overcome altitude sickness as the result the travelers may have to drop their trekking adventure returning home. The slow trekking is considered best for trekking in higher altitudes of 4000 meters above sea level which are said to be the most difficult place to human settlement. The travelers can wander around for sightseeing or investigate the region during their stay for acclimatization. At Laurebinayak the travelers can enjoy the sunrise and sunsets along with perspectives of Mount Langtang and Mount Ganesh. The finally after overcoming altitude sickness the travelers can reach their destination of Gosaikunda Lake.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi 1430m. 137 km
Day 03: Syabrubesi to Kangjing
Day 04: Kangjing to Lama hotel 2470m
Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtang
Day 06: Langtang to Kyanging Gompa 3920m
Day 07: Explore Kangjing Gompa Valley
Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel
Day 09: Lama Hotel to Thulo Shyabru2200m
Day 10: Thulo Shyabru to Sing Gompa 3240m
Day 11: Sing Gompa to Gosainkunda 4381m
Day 12: Festival of DUDHKUNDA JATRA.
Day 13: Gosainkunda to Thade Pati 3490m
Day 14: Thade Pati to Tarke Gyang
Day 15: Tarke Gyang to Sermathang
Day 16: Sermathang to Melamchi Pool trek and drive to Kathmandu
Day 17: Free day

Day 18: Departure.