Gosainkunda Trek
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Gosainkunda Trek is one of the most popular & spiritual treks in Nepal, especially among domestic trekkers. Gosainkunda lies in the Langtang region which is proud of having Nepal’s first Himalayan national park also known as Langtang National Park. Gosainkunda trek offers you the spectacular natural scenery, a glimpse of panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, diverse flora and fauna, and rare wild animals.
Not only this, trekkers while trekking in Langtang Gosainkunda gets the opportunities to explore the old monasteries, ethnic settlements, lakes, glaciers, and so on. Among other trekking regions in Nepal, Langtang Gosainkunda trek is one of the most beautiful cultural trek in Nepal. Enjoy the waterfalls, streams, hills, and mountainous views on the trekking trail of Langtang Gosainkunda.
Gosainkunda trek offers you the breathtaking scenic beauty of about 108 lakes in the vicinity that bestride at an altitude of 4,380m. The entire Langtang region is famous for Gosainkunda Lake which is considered as the holiest lake of Nepal. Over 25,000 Hindu and Buddhist followers visit Gosainkunda on a special occasion known as “Janai Purnima” that falls on August.
According to Hindu mythologists, Gosainkunda lake is well-known as the holy place to wash off the sins and pains of human beings. This lake is oligotrophic because of which fewer marine animals survive. The interesting fact about this lake is it is frozen during the winter season (December to February) because of which it is famous as the “Frozen Lake of Nepal”. Witness the purity of Gosainkunda lake!
The Trekking Trail to Gosainkunda
Located in the north of the Kathmandu valley, trekking in Langtang Gosainkunda provides you the trekking trails covered with the spectacularly terraced slopes, diverse flora and fauna, dense forests decorated with pine trees, bamboo, rhododendron flowers, oak, and so on. The Langtang Gosainkunda trek arranged by the Hiking Adventure Treks travel company provides you one-day sightseeing around the UNESCO World Heritage Sites that lies in the Kathmandu valley such as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and so on.
Pashupatinath Temple is the holiest Hindu Temple lies at the bank of Bagmati River, Patan Durbar Square is the old city of the Kathmandu Valley. Whereas Boudhanath Stupa is the world’s biggest Buddhist Stupa and Swayambhunath is popular as the Monkey Temple. Furthermore, the trekking trails pass through the delightful forest, beautiful mountainous scenario, and lush wild nature. As a leading travel company in Nepal, Hiking Adventure is famous for professional and friendly tour guides and better arrangements.
Included
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by private car / van
- Accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu city tour as per the itinerary
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with tea & coffee during the trek
- Mountain Lodge accommodation during the trek
- One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance
- All surface transfer to/from Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Langtang National Park Entry Permit
- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Card Fees
- All Government taxes & office service charge
- Hiking Adventure Special Gift or T- Shirt
Excluded
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu,
- Travel insurance,
- International airfare and Nepal Tourist Visa Fee
- Items of personal nature & all bar bills ie. Soft/hard drinks, tips for Nepalese staff's
- All cold drinks such as: alcoholic beverages, mineral water and beverages
- Hot and cold showers during the trek
- Personal shopping and laundry
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for trekking staff and driver
Tour Plan
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m) / Transfer to Hotel
HAT Representative will be waiting with your name plate just outside the International Airport in Kathmandu. After your arrival, we will organize your transportation to the designated hotel in Kathmandu. Spend the afternoon browsing the beautiful streets of Thamel or visit the nearby Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the evening, we will meet for welcome dinner and tour briefing.
Included Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2 Kathmandu Sightseeing / Trek Preparation
After breakfast, we will join guided tour to visit various sites in the valley - most of them listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get off and browse the famous Pashupatinath Temple, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath. Come back to hotel and prepare for the morning flight, drive and short trek the next day.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 3 Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1801m) [7/8-Hours]
We will have early breakfast and get on a bus to drive to Dhunche. It will take around 8 hours to reach there. The bus journey is full of
Once we arrive at Dhunche, we will spend the night and prepare for our trek for the next day.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Dhunche
Day 4 Trek from Dhunche to Chandanbari (3200m, 4 to 5 Hours)
After breakfast, we start ascending to reach the village of Deurali (2500m) and later to Chandanbari (3200m). Chandanbari is also called Sing Gompa by the locals. The ascend will be steep as we gradually gain height.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge at Chandanbari
Day 5 Trek from Chandanbari to Gosainkunda Lake (4460m, 5 to 6 Hours)
We will start pretty early in the morning after breakfast today. Enjoy Langtang view as soon as you leave Chandanbari. We will reach the small village of Cholangpaty. The path starts turning steep. Keep the body hydrated as you climb up. The most difficult and steep path of this section is beyond Lauri Bina until reaching the Buddha Stupa. After that, the trail is somehow straight. You pass BhairavKunda and NagKunda (ponds) before arriving at the main destination, GosainKunda.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge at Gosainkunda
Day 6 Trek back to Chandanbari from Gosainkunda Lake (3200m, 4 to 5 Hours)
Enjoy the views of great mountains and serenity of Gosainkunda lake before enjoying breakfast and starting your back-trek journey. Gosainkunda is one of the holy lakes in Nepal. In fact, it is also the origin point of famous Trishuli River. Trek back to Chandanbari for 4-5 hours.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge at Chandanbari
Day 7 Trek back to Dhunche from Chandanbari (1952m, 5 to 6 Hours)
Today, we back trek for another 5 to 6 hours depending on your pace towards Dhunche. The trail is the same that we ascended a few days ago. Don't get fooled as the descend can be as challenging as the ascend. Make sure that you have proper trekking boots on and use hiking poles to reduce stress on your knees.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge at Dhunche
Day 8 Drive back to Kathmandu from Dhunche (1300m, 7 to 8 Hours)
We will catch an early morning bus from Dhunche towards Kathmandu after breakfast. It will take us around 9 hours to reach Kathmandu. Once we arrive in Kathmandu, we will transfer to a 3-Star hotel and spend a well deserved evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 9 Departure from TIA, Kathmandu
We are back where we started in the capital city. Pack your bags and make sure you have brought some sovereigns to take back home to friends and family. Enjoy your breakfast in relief. Hiking Adventure staff will arrange your transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport according to your departure schedule.
Included Meals: Breakfast