Gosainkunda Lake Trek

Trip at a Glance

  • Trip Name: Gosainkunda Lake Trek
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  • Trip Duration: 5 days
  • Trip Grade: Moderate
  • Activities: Nepal Trekking
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Transportation: local bus
  • Best Season: February to May & Sep to second week of the December
  • Country: Nepal
  • Max Altitude: 4165m
  • Group size: 2-12

Trip Overview

Gosainkunda is a beautiful lake in the Langtang region of the Himalaya. It is not only a beautiful place but also a sacred place with spiritual vibes. Gosainkunda Lake Trek is the adventure to explore the beauty of the lake and the surroundings that it goes through. The adventure offers a short and beautiful Himalayan trekking experience.

What is Gosainkunda Lake Trek like?

Just a 5-day trip from Kathmandu, Gosainkunda Lake Trek is a beautiful trekking adventure in Langtang. Although this adventure doesn’t take you on a trek to Langtang valley, it shows you wonderful mountains and nature in the region.

This trek can also be combined with Langtang Valley Trek before heading to the Gosainkunda Lake. But while you are on this particular package, you are going to explore the Gosainkunda region only.

Just a 3-day trek from Dhunche in Rasuwa district completes the trek. It is a short but incredibly beautiful trekking adventure. If you do not have enough time to spend on the holiday, you can choose to go on this trek.

Gosainkunda Lake is a sacred spiritual site for Hindus and Buddhist faith believers in Nepal. We can see a lot of people trekking to the lake for pilgrimage purpose. In addition to being a sacred place, it also has beautiful surroundings that keep your heart and mind excited.

The peaceful trail that leads to the lake has beautiful small villages along. You will be able to witness and experience the rural lifestyle of the people living in the region during the trek.

Why Gosainkunda Lake Trek?

A short trekking adventure in the Langtang region, exploring Gosainkunda is an amazing adventure. This is the adventure holiday for you if you –

Want to explore a sacred and beautiful place in the Himalaya

Have short holiday but you want to make it adventurous

Love to walk in the mountains but do not want it long

Want to enjoy the view of snow-capped mountains and natural surroundings

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche Bazaar

The scenic drive from Kathmandu heading towards Dhunche Bazaar starts from Sundarijal.  Dhunche Bazaar is the headquarters of Rasuwa District. It usually takes 7-8 hours to reach Dhunche Bazaar on a local bus. Private transportation like jeep also can be arranged at a little extra cost. On the way, you can enjoy the amazing sceneries leaving the Kathmandu valley surrounded by white glittering Himalayas. The jungle on one side of the road and the villages with agricultural lands and rivers on the other side look very stunning. The whole way to Dhunche Bazaar is full of overwhelming nature. Overnight stay at a hotel at Dhunche Bazaar.

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge

Meal: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Start of the trek from Dhunche Bazaar to Chandanbari

Early morning breakfast followed by trek destining towards Chandanbari today. When you stand at Dhunche Bazaar, the panorama of the beautiful giant mountains pacifies your heart and soothes your eyes. The cold breeze simply raises the excitement of the trek to Chandanbari. On the way, you can see many pasture lands, unused lands, and forests of pines and rhododendrons. The beautiful waterfalls let you cool. You might encounter some wild animals and birds while passing through the jungle. After walking about 5 – 6 hours, you will arrive at Chandanbari for the overnight stay. 

Accommodation: Tea house/Guest house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Trek from Chandanbari to Gosainkunda

Today’s walk is destined to Gosainkunda. This place is famous for Gosainkunda lake as a sacred place where Lord Shiva put down his Trident (Trishul) and Gosainkunda lake and many other lakes were originated from the crack in the earth. There is a mass gathering here on Janai Purnima day with the belief that if they take bath in the Gosainkunda lake, their ailments and sins are washed away. Tamang community is the major settlement here in this region followed by Brahmin and other castes. The gorgeous view of Langtang Lirung Himal on the way is mesmerizing. You can enjoy the great scenic beauty of dainty villages like Lauribinayak and terraced plantations all the way to Gosainkunda. Today’s trekking time is about 5 – 6 hours.

Accommodation: Tea house/Guest house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Trek returning to Dhunche Bazaar

You will return today to lower elevation at Dhunche Bazaar following the same trail as descending is quicker. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Accommodation: Tea house/Guest house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Drive back to Kathmandu

Early morning drive back to Kathmandu on a local bus or jeep. The exhausting but incredible 3 days trekking to Gosainkunda is an amazing chance to enjoy the cool weather of the soaring Himalayas. Step On Himalaya will organize all the program for you and do the necessary documentation required. 

Accommodation: N/A

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Service Includes

  • Local transportation (local tourist coach or bus) from Kathmandu to Dhunche Bazaar to Kathmandu. Jeep also can be hired as private transportation at an additional cost
  • National park Entrance fees
  • Local and Government taxes
  • All 3 standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with tea or coffee during the trekking
  • All the accommodation during the trekking
  • A well-trained experienced and English speaking trekking guide

Service Excludes

  • Personal expenses like beverages like Alcohol and drinks
  • Tips and Gratuities