Gosainkunda Holy Lake Trek Via Langtang Valley

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Cost of trekking
Price starts from

USD 1280

Meals
Meal

Full Board Meals

Trekking detail: Start & End Point
Start & End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Transportation details
Transportation

Public bus and sharing jeep

Accommodation
Accommodations

Hotel & Lodge

Activity - Trekking
Activity

6-7 hours

Maximum Altitute
Max Altitude

4,610m / 15,115ft

Level of trip difficulty
Trip Grade

Challenging

Best Travel Time
Best Time

March to May & September to December

Overview

Gosainkunda Lake is located at an altitude of 4,380 m (14,370 ft) above sea level. It lies in the Langtang National Park in Rasuwa district of Nepal. It is very popular and Holy Lake among Hindu and Buddhist. Religious people go there to take holy bath to believe wash all sins. Gosainkunda water considered as a Holiy water so people bring it in a bottle at. Home and use as Holy water during puja or special religious occasion at home. During the Janai Purnima (Full moon of July) and Gangadashahara festivals, thousands of pilgrims from Nepal and India visit the Gosainkunda Lake.  It is said that Gosainkunda’s Holy water is connected to Kumbheshwor temple (Pokhari) pond in Patan, so people who can’t walk up to Gosainkunda visit Kumbheshwor Pokhari instead.

Gosainkunda Holy Lake Trek Via Langtang Valley is one of the most popular Trekking destination in the Langtang National Park. Langtang National Park is situated in the northern part of the Capital City, Kathmandu. This trek offers rocky terrain, pine forest, deep gorges, yak pastures, serene valleys, glaciers, farm terraces, and traditional villages. Gosainkunda Holy Lake Trek Via Langtang Valley starts long drive to Syabrubesi and continue up via Langtang river towards the Langtang village which was washed away by the huge avalanche after the earthquake in the year 2015. The village present now is little bit above the original village which is newly built. The trail continues up to Keynjing gomba and to the view point, Tsergo ri and back to the Thulo Syabru and ascend to Lauribina Pass to Gosainkunda lake. The trail continues pass over and drops to Ghopte. Then to Chisapani via Kutumsang and ends at Sundarijal where we will have private transport to Kathmandu.

Trek Ways Nepal offers full board meals, Transportation, Accommodations, National Park permits and TIMS Card, Experienced Trekking Guide and Porter. If this is too long or challenging then you can check our Langtang Valley Trek.

 

 

Itinerary

Welcome to Nepal! Our official representative will come to pick you up in the airport holding a paper with your name and company name on it. He will safely escort you to the hotel where you will have welcome drink and have brief meeting with company owner. If you are too tired or you arrive late, we will do this the next day. After briefing, our guide will check your gears and help you to pack. Free evening by your own and overnight at the hotel.
 

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

1,400m / 4,393ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

3 Star Hotel

Your morning starts with delicious breakfast at your hotel then your guided tour begins to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath Stupa, Boudhnath and Pashupatinath Temple. These all are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. After that you return back to the hotel and receive sleeping & Down jacket from your guide to start packing. Overnight at the hotel.

Loding Level
Accommodation

3 Star Hotel

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast

Hot breakfast in the hotel, your journey to Syabrubesi begins through the scenic highway.  You will enjoy the views of terraced fields, small villages, snow-capped mountains and rivers. Most of the road sections are well paved but some sections are rough due to the landslide during the monsoon. The bus will stop at Trisuli Bazzar for lunch and continue to Syabrubesi. Early dinner at the hotel and overnight stay at the same Hotel.

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

1,503m / 4,655ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Your first day begins here right after breakfast. First, we descend a bit and cross Bhote Kosi. River to get to other side then follow Langtang river towards Pairo (known as landslide). After tea break here, the trail ascends to Bamboo for lunch. After lunch the trail continue ascend through the birch, bamboo forest to Rimche. Finally, easy gentle walk to Lama hotel for overnight.

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

2,470m / 8,103ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hot breakfast at the lodge and begin your 2nd day trek to Langtang village. Gentle climb through the dense forest to Ghumne Chowk and steep climb to Ghoda Tabela where you will have great views of the valley with rocky hills and mountains. Continue further walk through the rhododendron forest to Thangshyap where you will have lunch. After passing small Tibetain village here the trail finally, reach to Langtang village. Overnight at the lodge.  

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

3,430m / 11,255ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Short climb today but hard due to the altitude and thin air. Kind of Nepali flat (Little up and little down) at the beginning where the views of snow peak mountains and glaciers are just amazing. You will clearly see Tserko ri, Keynjing ri with amazing ice blue sky today. Continue ascend through small abandoned villages and meadows to reach to the last village of the valley known as Kyanjin Gomba.  The village name by its traditional monastery (Keynjin) where local go for meditation and pray. After lunch, walk to the monastery and cheese factory. If time permits you then climb up to Kyanjin ri which offers the great views of Langtang and beautiful glacier. Overnight at the lodge.

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

3,865m / 12,675ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The destination for the day is to climb Tserko ri which is 5,450m/17,880ft above sea level. It takes 5 hours to get there but the views are amazing. You will see the best view of Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Yala peak (5,500m), Langtang II (6,596m), and many more peaks around. We return to Kyanjin Gompa and overnight in the lodge.

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast in the lodge and descend to Langtang valley. Following the same trail to Langtang village, Ghode Tabela to stop for lunch and continue descend to Lama Hotel for overnight.

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

2,470m / 8,103ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The trail continues descend to the river bank and cross the bridge to get to Bamboo. Then continue to Pairo from where the trail splits to Thulo Syabru and Syabrubesi. From this junction, the trail ascends to the hill side and gentle walk to the river to cross the bridge. After that the trail ascends to Thulo Syabru for overnight.

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

2,210m / 8,500f

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at the lodge and proceed for Cholangpati through the forest and small village on the way known as Chandanbari. At the beginning the trail is steep up and after Chandanbari the trail is gentle climb. Lunch at Chandanbari and finally arrive in Cholangpati for overnight

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

3,654m / 11988ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Wake up early morning to experience the sunrise and see the panoramic views of entire Langtang range with Ganesh Himal. Breakfast then begins your walk to Lauri Binayak. After that you will feel altitude as the sir is thin. Steep climb from here to Gosainkunda for overnight stay.  

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

4,380m / 14,620ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Destination of the day is Ghopte via Lauribina la which is one of the high passes in Nepal.  The trail descends to the Gosainkunda lake and continue up to Lauribina pass via few small lakes on the way.  On the top of the pass, you will see the stone stupa with Buddhist pray flags. From the top the trail descends to Phedi but it is narrow rocky trail so you need to walk slow here. Finally, ascend to Ghopte for overnight.

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

3,530m / 11,265ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Trek trail today descends to Tharepati which is small village located on the hill side. Then continue descends to Kutumsang via forest of pine and rhododendron. Overnight at the lodge.

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

2,470m / 8,560ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast in the lodge and ascend to a small village. Then descend to Gul Bhanjyang where you will stop for tea as this  offers amazing views. Then continue walk to Chipling village and continue descend to Pati Bhanjyang before short climb to Chisopani. Overnight at the lodge.

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

2,295m / 7,655ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Wake up early for the sunrise and have breakfast then trek begins uphill to the ridge of Shivapuri National Park. Then the trail descends to Tamang village and continue to Sundarijal Dam. Cross the dam and walk through the stone steep to Sundarijal where we catch private transport to Kathmandu. Check in and have a free evening, then meet with official team for final dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Maximum Altitude
Altitude

1350m / 4450ft

Loding Level
Accommodation

Lodge

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast and Dinner

Breakfast in the hotel and one of our team member will assist you to the airport as per your timing. If you want to stay longer and explore more then let us know. We are here for you and happy to assist you further if needed. Otherwise, we will drop you off at the airport. Enjoy your trek with us. 

Single Supplementary
Meals

Breakfast

Include

    • Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle
    • 3 Nights twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
    • One full day guided city tour by private vehicle
    • Accommodation during trek (lodge)
    • National Park Trekking permits and Tims permits
    • Kathmandu- Syabrubesi transport by public bus
    • Sundarijal to Kathmandu by private car
    • All meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) during the trek
    • Seasonable fresh fruits during the trek (served after dinner)
    • Gov. licensed and well trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses
    • A porter (One porter for every 2 members) and his entire expenses
    • Insurance of Guide and Porter
    • All required local tax and Gov tax
    • Safe drinking water (Medicated / purified)
    • Down jackets and sleeping bags (Rented items)
    • Duffel bag (to keep your entire trekking stuff which our porter will carry it during the trek)
    • Trekking route map
    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu after the trek (Feedback session)

Exclude

    • Nepal arrival visa
    • Meals in the city except breakfast and above mentioned special dinner
    • Monument entrance fees while on City tour of Kathmandu
    • Your personal nature expenses eg. Mineral water, Beer, Coke and entire beverage etc
    • Travel insurance that covers trip cancelation and Helicopter evacuation
    • Tips to the staff (Expected)

Date & Cost

February,2025

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