Overview of the Gosaikunda Trek
Gosaikunda trek 5 days is a short and beautiful trek in the Langtang region of Nepal on the north of Kathmandu valley. The Gosainkunda trekking gives you a glimpse into the diverse landscape, culture, and nature as well as the Panoramic view of the Langtang Himalayan Range. Langtang National park has a lot of protected fauna, they are Rhesus monkey, snow leopard, wild boar, grey wolf, and more importantly this is also a Red Panda protected zone. Known as the holy lake is one of the easiest and short 5 days trek in Nepal. The trek is all about reaching Gosaikunda Lake which is elevated at 4380m. This is Nepal’s one of the sacred places for both Hindus and Buddhists people. These holy lakes get a big number of pilgrimage when there is a festival Janai Purnima. A shaman performs a different religious dance as well as worship on those days. Our Gosaikunda trek 5 days very short sweet which covers all aspects of the trek and gives a taste of Nepal.
Our Gosaikunda trek package begins driving from Kathmandu to Dhunche. With an outstanding view of the countryside, you will be able to enjoy driving even though the road is not good. Most of the road is not blacktopped. Dhunche headquarter of Rasuwa where you will spend a night. The walk starts from Dhunche by the next morning, the trail is accented with bamboo bushes and rhododendron tree. Cholangpati is an overnight place where you spent the next night before Gosainkunda. Viewpoint in Gosainkunda is another major attraction of this trek from where you can observe the Langtang Himalayan range. To back from here to Dunche is another 2 days trek. The Itinerary we offer is 4 days Gosaikunda trek, which means you will walk just 4 days on your trek. Some of you can even do it on 3 days but the Gosaikunda trek 3 days is quite tough.
Gosaikunda Trek Highlights
- Opportunity to encounter with the wildlife, and different species of the plant of Himalayan Langtang National Park.
- Rhododendron, Lush green Pine forest of the trekking trails.
- Gosaikunda Lake the holy lake for both Hindus and Buddhists.
- Super views of the mountains range of Langtang and Manaslu, you will have an excellent view of Ganesh Himal, Annapurna, Hiuchuli.
- Tamang people lifestyle, traditions and cultures.
- Explore some other lakes like Bhairav Kunda, Surya Kunda and many other lakes neby the Gosaikunda lake.
Gosaikunda trek Itinerary in detail
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1350 Meter
We welcome you at the Kathmandu international airport. Representatives from NTH will be at the airport to pick you up and take you to the Hotels. We will conduct the trek briefing for you and help you arrange your trek gears whether they are sufficient or not. If not sufficient then, we help you to hire and purchase in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Drive to Dhunche for the trek 1950 Meters
For the Gosainkunda trek we need to take the Local bus or jeep. If you wish to take the Local bus then, the bus goes from the Machhapokhari bus park to Dhunche from early in the morning around 6: 00 Am. The road to Dhunche is not that good especially at the end near Dhunche due to the road expansion work most of the roads are dusty and bumpy. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nuwakot and Rasuwa while driving to the Dhunche.
Day 3: Trek to Sing Gompa 3330 Meters
From Dhunche, the trek goes regularly to the Gosainkunda. The trail is full of the forest where you can see the juniper, oak, and rhododendron trees. The trails go slowly high till the Cholangpati then to Sing Gompa. Sing Gompa is one of the very popular monasteries of the Langtang regions. Overnight at the Sing Gompa.
Day 4: Gosaikunda trek 4380 Meters
This is the most exciting day of the trek, you can see the numerous snow-capped peaks while trekking to the Gosaikunda. There is a famous place which is known as Chandanwari from where you can see the splendid mountain ranges. The trails now lose the tree line and get some Himalayan bushes alongside the trek trails. This is the place where people usually get AMS. After crossing the Lauribina there is a Ganesh temple which is one of the best places to observe the mountain scenery. Now, the trail moves sideways to the Gosaikunda lake. Before Gosaikunda you can see the massive Bhairav Kunda. Kunda is the translation of a lake in English. Stay overnight at the Gosainkunda lake
Day 5: Trek down to Cholang pati 2450 Meters
Today is another exciting day, we explore the Gosaikunda lake and laurebina la pass to have the best view. Having breakfast then we will go down to Cholang Pati and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Return back to Dhunche 1950 Meters
The final day of the trek will be complete, when we will reach down to Dhunche
Day 7: Drive back to Kathmandu
Return back to Kathmandu.
Day 8: Departure
Departure.
Trek cost includes
- Airport Pick up and drop service
- 4 night’s twin sharing on tourist standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- Meals on full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner each day during the trekking days
- tea house basis trekking accommodation while on trekking days
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local guide and each 2 guest 1 Porter basis
- TIMS Permits
- First Aid Box
- Langtang National Park Permit
- Food and accommodation and salary of Nepali trekking staffs
Cost excludes
- Any meal in Kathmandu
- Any kinds of battery charges, wifi charge, laundry service, phone calls and hot shower during the trekking.
- Personal trekking equipment and Clothing.
- Personal nature expenses, any drinks and bar bills.(tea, coffe, water, beer, alcohol, wine)
- Your travel insurance (it is mandatory in case of emergency).
- Any donation and monuments entrance fees.
- Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but highly expected)
- Any other things which are not mentioned above
Gosaikunda trek for Nepali
Gosaikunda is a holy lake that lies at the heart of Langtang National Park. The source of the Trisuli river, Trisul Dhara has out from here. It is located at an altitude/height of 4,380 m (14,370 ft). Several other lakes such as Suryakunda, Bhairav Kunda and many others are below and above this lake. All lakes have their own religious significance.
According to Hindu myth Gosaikunda is the abode of the Hindu god Lord Shiva. Hindu scriptures Bhagavata Purana, Vishnu Purana refer to Samudra Manthan by god and devil from that poison produced and that poison started to destroy everything. Lord Shiva drunk that poison, afterward he got a neck burn then went to walk to the world seeking the cold place. When he arrived at Gosainkunda he hit the hill with his trident and drunk the cold water and lied down to the lake. This is the place where Big river Trisuli originates from here.
How to go gosaikunda from Kathmandu
The starting point of the gosaikunda is Dhunche Bazzar. From Dhunche it is 2 two-day uphill trek to Gosaikunda by crossing villages like Khanti, Deurali, Dhimsa, Sing Gompa, Cholagpati, and Lauri Bina. You can also start your trek from Thulo Syabru. From Thulo Syabru it takes 1 full day to reach the Gosaikunda. There is a Jeep road to Thulo Syabru as well. There are other trails from Nuwakot but it is longer and more steep and take more days so trekking from Dhunche and Thulo Syabru is highly recommended.
Gosaikunda Temple/Mandir
in the bank of the Holy Lake Gosaikunda lake there is a Small 2 story lord shiva temple. Devotees come to worship the Lord shiva after heaving the bath in the Holy Gosaikunda Lake. The Temple is just 1 minutes distance from the lake Gosainkunda.
Trihsul Dhara
The Trisul Dhara lies at 10-15 minutes’ distance from the Gosaikunda temple. Many believe that the source of the water of Gosaikunda lake and River Trisuli is Trishul Dhara. You can see 3 taps of waterfalls just above the trekking trails with the coins everywhere. This is the place where Lord Shiva hit Trishul.
Gosaikunda Mela/festival(गोसाइकुन्ड मेला)
Every year around June 3 in Janai Purnima there would be the biggest festivals in Gosaikunda(Gosaikunda Mela). Thousand of devotees from different areas go there to celebrate this festival. On this day many people take the bath on the Gosaikunda Lake and worship Lord Shiva. On the same day, Shaman also goes to Gosaikunda for the festivals. Around 2,000 or more devotees visit the Gosaikunda lake.
Gosaikunda trek facts
Facts | Figure |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 6 Trek days 2 days Arrival and Departure total 8 days |
| Max. elevation: | 4,380 M/14, 370 Feets, Gosaikunda lake |
| Start | Dhunche |
| Ends | Dhunche |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Best Time: | Spring and Autumn Season |
| Permits: | TIMS and Langtang National park Permits |
| Accommodation | Tea House |
| Best Time | Regarding Gosaikunda weather, like another trekking route in Nepal. March, April, May, and September last to November last the weather here is perfect. So we call this time Gosainkunda Trek’s best season. Mountains up to far distance can be seen if there is no fog or hazy weather. Even in a season that we mentioned above can be bad, but generally, it is good at that time. |
Gosaikunda pass trek anti clockwise
Some of the trekkers these days also do the Gosainkunda trek Anti-clockwise. They find it is more quiet, beautiful, and adventurous. It is true that around Gosainkunda trek anti-clockwise is more adventurous and perfect for the trekkers who seek a quiet zone for their trek. The trek starts from Kathmandu Sundarijal and ends in the Dhunche of Rasuwa. You will cross Lauribina la pass 4681 Meters anti-clockwise which means opposite Gosainkunda trek. This is more interesting and unique rather than the regular Gosainkunda trek. trekkers see other trekkers only at overnight time and lunchtime. You will be almost alone to do this trek with your team