Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Trip Style: Trekking and Tour
  • Transport: Public Vehicle
  • Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel + Tea House Lodge
  • Group Size: 1
  • Max Elevation: 4380m

Highlights

  • Gosaikunda Lake; religious lake and RAMSAR site along with other lakes: Saraswati and Bhairab
  • Lauribinayak La pass 4,165 m / 13,661 ft
  • Exclusive Mountain view of Langtang Range, Himchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh
  • Trekking through Langtang National Park (famous for wildlife as Himalayan mountain bear, musk deer, Himalayan wild goat, Red panda)
  • Trails through ridges and rocky mountains
  • Traditional Cheese Factory
  • Influence of Tibetan culture at locals

Gosaikunda Lake, a pristine and clear lake, is at a high altitude of 4,380m in Langtang National Park with religious value and wetland of international importance (RAMSAR site). 8 Days Gosaikunda Lake Trek supplies the view of other lakes as Saraswati Lake and Bhairab Lake along with scenic mountains, ridges while passing Lauribinayak La pass. Gosaikunda is also said to have a network of 108 lakes with religious significance however, only a few of them are accessible to trekkers due to hardship.

Besides, the religious value of Gosaikunda Lake, Gosaikunda Lake Trek treats trekkers with its unique trail decorated by woods, cattle, wildlife, majestic mountains, ridges, Saraswati Kunda lake, Bhairab Kunda lake, and huge rocks. Gosaikunda Lake Trek begins from Dhunche, the small town of Rasuwa district and Langtang Region, where the trails are much crowded by trees and accompanied by rivers. Trekkers need to keep climbing until they pass Lauribina La Pass. Until Lauribina La Pass, trekkers are always accompanied by woods and wildflowers. While moving through Lauribinayak, mountains welcome the trekkers whereas trekkers can also see the ridges they have climbed up. Then, shrubs and rocks can only be seen until trekkers reach Gosaikunda Lake. The trail is small which is made through the rocky mountain and the views observed vary with the season. However, the tranquil environment remains the same which makes the mind peaceful and heart pleasing. Nature can be seen in the most unspoiled form with the added beauty of lakes as Gosaikunda, Saraswati, and Bhairab. Langtang National Park is widely popular for conserving and increasing the number of rare red panda and the Gosaikunda Lake Trekking trail is through Langtang National Park. So, there is a high chance of encountering rare red panda as well as other wild fauna and flora.

Gosaikunda Lake Trek is much suitable for the new trekkers and the enthusiasm of wildlife, culture, and mythology. Nepal Adventure Team has been severing Gosaikunda Lake Trek of 8 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu) which would support trekkers to explore the Langtang Trekking Region in a short period of time. All the required arrangements for the trek from lodging, flooding to guidance are made by Nepal Adventure Team.

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 01Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1950m/ 6,400ft)
  • Day 02Trek from Dhunche to Thulo Syabru (2,210m / 7,250 ft)
  • Day 03Trek to Sing Gomba/ Chandhanbari (3,330m / 10,925ft)
  • Day 04Trek to Laurebinayak (3,910m / 12,830 ft)
  • Day 05Trek from Lauribinayak to Gosaikunda via Lauribinayak La (4,380m / 14,370 ft)
  • Day 06Trek from Gosaikunda Lake to Singa Gompa (3,330 m / 10,925b ft)
  • Day 07Trek to Dhunche (1950 m / 6,400 ft)
  • Day 08Drive to Kathmandu (1350m), 5/6 an hours
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  • Day 01 Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1950m/ 6,400ft)
    Nepal Adventure Team’s guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the local bus station for the beginning of Gosaikunda Lake Trek. Simply, you will drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche; a small but major town of Langtang Region and Rasuwa District. It’s a drive towards the northern direction from Kathmandu. You will pass various villages, stations, and towns like Galchi, Kakani, Trisuli, Ramche. As you drive ahead, change in weather, breeze, and altitude can be felt. The air gets cooler and fresher in comparison to Kathmandu. A small inspection will be made by the Nepal Army as you enter the Langtang National Park area and inform you not to harm any flora and fauna. You will be staying for the night so you can roam around Dhunche to buy things that you may have missed for Gosaikunda Lake Trek.
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Hotel
    • Place: Dhunche
    • Altitude: 1950m
  • Day 02 Trek from Dhunche to Thulo Syabru (2,210m / 7,250 ft)
    From this day, you will start to trek and move towards the higher elevation. You will have breakfast and start to trek towards Thulo Syabru. Thulo Syabru is a small village mostly resided by the Tamang community of Nepal. They are one of the indigenous groups of Nepal who have been living in the Langtang region and preserving their authentic language, culture, and traditions. To reach Thulo Syabru you will need to walk through dense woods accompanied by the river. You will be climbing steep hillocks till you pass Lauribinayak La pass.
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Tea/House Lodge
    • Place: Thulo Syabru
    • Altitude: 2,210m / 7,250 ft
  • Day 03 Trek to Sing Gomba/ Chandhanbari (3,330m / 10,925ft)

    After having breakfast, you will march forward to reach Sing Gompa for the night stay. You will trek through the rhododendron and pine forest. You will not feel the steepness in the trail as the trail is entirely through the woods. However, in some places, you need to push yourself to cross steep hills. Then, you will reach Sing Gompa, the famous spot of Gosaikunda Lake Trek. Sing Gompa has a local cheese factory so you can enjoy the cheese products and food items. Additionally, Sing Gompa has a Tibetan style monastery where you can visit. Langtang Trekking Region is nearby China, Tibet border so you can observe the culture and tradition related to Tibetan culture and tradition. You can enjoy the view and surrounding at Sing Gompa and have a relaxing stay for a night. Sing Gompa is also known as Chandanbari.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Tea/House Lodge
    • Place: Sing Gomba/ Chandhanbari
    • Altitude: 3,330m / 10,925ft
  • Day 04 Trek to Laurebinayak (3,910m / 12,830 ft)

    You will be heading towards Laurebinayak, today’s village for the night stay. You have climb up the hillocks which is partially accompanied by woods and views. The trail is not through the dense woods as in earlier trekking days however, woods will always be your side. Besides, slowly, you will encounter the change in vegetation as you gradually move upward near to Laurebinayak. Tall trees, dense woods will be replaced by short trees, shrubs, and bushes. The clouds will seem to be below you and your trails and the Himalayas will be above you. It is essential for you to take proper rest on this day as it determines if you have any effect of high altitude. Additionally, the next day is harder as you will be passing Laurebinayak La pass to accomplish Gosaikunda Lake Trek.  

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Tea/House Lodge
    • Place: Laurebinayak
    • Altitude: 3,910m / 12,830 ft
  • Day 05 Trek from Lauribinayak to Gosaikunda via Lauribinayak La (4,380m / 14,370 ft)
    This is one of the toughest as well as amazing days of Gosaikund Lake Trek as you will be passing Lauribinayak La (4,165 m / 13,661 ft) and reaches your ultimate destination Gosaikunda Lake. Spending the chilly night at Lauribinayak village, you will need to climb up a hill that is steep and hard due to high altitude. On the top of Lauribinayak hill, on the south, you can view the ranges of the hill you have crossed and on the north, you can have the majestic Himalayan ranges (Langtang Range, Himchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh) on the north. You will also encounter a small stupa where locals worship and pray. Then, the trail ahead is the mixture o0f upward and downward staircase along with the narrow trekking lane. You will not encounter any shadow of trees. The trail is decorated with high rocky mountain, shrubs (thorny, flowery), waterfalls (in spring and monsoon season), and lakes. You can also encounter herds of sheep grazing in the hills down below. You will observe other lakes; Saraswati Kunda and Bhairab Kunda and will reach Gosaikunda Lake. Since Gosaikunda Lake is a holy lake so there is a temple of Lord Shiva, Gosaikunda Mahadev, and Trishul Dhara (Trident used to shot mountain) in the bank of Gosaikunda Lake.  
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Tea/House Lodge
    • Place: Gosaikunda
    • Altitude: 4,380m / 14,370 ft
  • Day 06 Trek from Gosaikunda Lake to Singa Gompa (3,330 m / 10,925b ft)
    If you have not explored the Gosaikunda Lake surrounding; Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda, Temples, you can explore at early morning. Then, after having breakfast you will return from Gosaikunda Lake. You will be staying at Sing Gompa for the night as you descend towards Dhunche. On this day, you will have to capture and treasure all the magnificent beauty of Gosaikunda Lake as you will be bidding goodbye to heavenly Gosaikunda Lake. You will encounter both upward and downward trails. However, most of the trail will be steep downward. You will also feel the change in your body and breathing processing as you will be approaching lower elevation. You can also purchase cheese from the local cheese factory of Sing Gompa as most of the trekkers do so. 
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Tea/House Lodge
    • Place: Singa Gompa
    • Altitude: 3,330 m / 10,925b ft
  • Day 07 Trek to Dhunche (1950 m / 6,400 ft)

    You will pass various spots as Dhimsa, Deurali until you reach Dhunche from Sing Gompa. You will be following the same trail as you used to reach Gosaikunda Lake. Nevertheless, you will be relaxing in the fresh air as your breath would not be high to cope with increasing altitude and climbing hills. Gradually, descending to Dhunche will make you lighter and happier with the experience of Gosaikunda Lake and the villages and view through the Gosaikunda Lake trail. You can enjoy your stay at a standard hotel in Dhunche.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Accommodation: Tea/House Lodge
    • Place: Dhunche
    • Altitude: 1950 m / 6,400 ft
  • Day 08 Drive to Kathmandu (1350m), 5/6 an hours
    You will take the same highway to return Kathmandu. Nepal Army will carry out the inspection to ensure that you have not carried any natural property of Langtang National Park. You can enjoy and capture the memories of chilly weather, hills, and tiny villages until you come back for the next trip in the Langtang Trekking region. Nepal Adventure Team’s guide will drop you at your hotel. 
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Farewell Dinner
    • Accommodation: Not included
    • Place: Kathmandu
    • Altitude: 1350m

What's Included

Included

  • Airport pick up and drop by private car
  • Welcome and farewell dinner at a typical authentic restaurant with cultural dance
  • Kathmandu to Dhunche to Kathmandu by Local Bus
  • 7 nights Tea/House Lodge accommodation during the trek
  • Full meal board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) and fruit salad after dinner
  • Nepal government certified license holder, an experience, English speaking, and expert Trekking guide
  • One Strong, experience helper to carry your bag for 8 days
  • Langtang National Park permits and local monument fee
  • TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • Trekking equipment sleeping bag, trekking pole, dawn jacket (If you required)
  • Nepal Adventure Team’s company T-shirt, trekking map and appreciation certificate
  • Company first Aid medical Kitbag
  • Nepal government VAT and local taxes

Excluded

  • Nepal Visa and international flight
  • Hotel and food in Kathmandu
  • All personal expense and chocolate bar
  • All Drinks mineral water, tea/coffee, and alcohol
  • Tips to guide and staff

PRICES & DATES

Departure notes

The following dates are the fixed departure dates and a common schedule. If you want a special and private package we can arrange one for you.

Useful Information

Gosaikunda Lake and the Mythological Tales 

Gosaikunda Lake holds the high religious value as per the Hindu mythology. As per the local people's beliefs, Gosaikunda Lake was created by Lord Shiva by his trident. When Lord Shiva was balancing the war between Dev (Gods) and Devil, he had to swallow the poison of the world to save it. It was extremely hard to hold the poison for Lord Shive and the poison made him stinging thirsty. Then, he pulled off his trident and perforated the mountain. The shot of trident made the flow of water from the mountain, which created the Gosaikunda Lake. Lord Shiva satisfied his thirst. It made the Gosaikunda Lake a holy lake with major religious value. Every year, on the occasion of Janai Purnima, the full moon of August, pilgrims from different places visit Gosaikunda with the hope to fulfill their wishes, get blessings and reside in heaven by cleansing all the unknown fault of their life. Early morning despite too cold weather and freezing water, they take bath in the Gosaikunda Lake and carry worshiping. During the time of Janai Purnima, the Gosaikunda Lake gets too crowded by the pilgrims. Mostly, the pilgrims of Hindu and Buddhists visit Gosaikunda Lake with a religious purpose.

Client Reviews

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    Rating Review by: Shreya Gupta, India

    Himalayan Jewel

    The trek to Gosaikunda Lake itself was challenging but immensely rewarding, with the turquoise waters of the sacred lake shimmering amidst the rugged landscape. Camping beside the lake under the starlit sky was a surreal experience, filling me with a sense of peace and tranquility. It's a trek I'd recommend to anyone seeking solace amidst the grandeur of the Himalayas.

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    Rating Review by: Mera Patel, India

    Truly a hidden gem

    Camping by the lake allowed me to disconnect from the outside world and immerse myself in the beauty of nature. The sight of the snow-capped peaks reflecting in the shimmering waters of the lake was a sight I'll never forget.

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