Gosaikunda Lake trek is one of short, sweet and easy- moderate level trekking that trekkers can see Holy lake close to Kathmandu with finest view of Mountains, trek starts from one place and ends at another place so that trekkers does not need to walk in same route twice. This is amazing trekking close to Kathmandu offers best short trekking experience. this trek also covers other interesting trekking areas such as Chisapani and Helambu valley.
Gosaikunda trek is also known as the holy lake circuit trek in the Langtang region. This gosikunda lake is located at the altitude of 4,380 M in the Rasuwa District. The total lakes are 108 in this area, small to medium size. We cross the Challenging Lauribina Pass at altitude of 4,610 m (15,120 ft) is on its outskirts.Our trek itinerary for Gosaikunda Trek start from Dhunche Village about 6 hrs drives by Comfortable 4W jeep. Our first day trek involves a long steady climb to reach Chandan Bari/ Singgompa (3,330m/10,925ft) .On our Second day we Pass through Laurebinayak (3,700 M) and we reach the Gosaikunda.
After Gosaikunda Lake Exploration we Pass Laurebinayak (4,609m/15,121ft) and we trek through mostly descent some of the beautiful villages like Kutumsang and Chisopani before heading back to Kathmandu City. Along the way you delight panoramic views of high Himalayas.The highlight of this trek, the sacred lake Gosaikunda, Hindu place of pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva which is based on a perched 4298m high plateau.
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Estimated time: 5-6 hours
estimated height gain: ~2132ft
Drive to Dhunche via Trisuli Bazaar by private transport. Overnight in DHUNCHE (4WD is necessary because of the rocky un-asphalted road).this is about 5-6 hour drive.
Estimated time: 5-6 hours
estimated height gain: ~5361ft
Today we start our trek passing the gompa, school and army post, and then switchback up the steep hill above the village to Dursagang (2660m). The trail continues less steeply from now, mostly in forest of hemlock and oak to the top of the ridge at Foprang Danda, where we will have lunch. The trail to Sing Gompa cuts across the ridge top, staying fairly level as it crosses the head of the valley. After passing the final ridge at 3260 meter we will arrive at Sing Gompa (4 hrs).
Estimated time: 5-6 hours
estimated height gain: ~2615ft
The trail of today climbs steeply up the ridge, which creates a transition zone between rich, moist forests on the northern slopes and dry scrub vegetation on the slope facing south. The area on the northern slope is a sanctuary for the red panda, an endangered species that the Nepali calls cat bear. The trail crosses behind the ridge and stays in the deep forest for a while before emerging onto a saddle at Chalang Pati. From here we enter the Goisakunda protected area where the killing of animals, lighting of wood fires and grazing of goats is prohibited. As the trail ascends there are outstanding views across Langtang valley to Langtang Lirung.
We start by climbing further along the ridge till we see the first lakes at around 4100 meter. The trail now leaves the ridge and heads high above the Trisuli valley. After the trail crosses a spur, the second lake in the chain (Bhairav Kund) comes into view. The trail climbs gently but continuously to the third and largest lake, Goisakund. Goisakund lake has a black rock in the middle, said to be the head of Shiva. According to the legend, Shiva created the lake when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after consuming poison. Hundreds of pilgrims come here to worship and bathe during the full-moon festival each August. It takes about 45 minutes to walk around the lake (3 hrs).
Estimated time: 5-6 hours
estimated height gain: ~3120ft
The first part of the trail climbs further through rugged country passing three more small lakes towards Laurebina La pass (4610m). There is a good view from this pass in both directions. After the pass, the trail descends alongside a stream through alpine country to the national park post at Bhera Goth. We continue descending over a rocky trail along the middle of the valley to Phedi (3740m) for lunch. From Phedi the route drops to a stream and then climbs through scrub bamboo to a crest at 3750 meter. From here we climb in and out ravines across the head of the valley to Gopte (7 hrs).
Estimated time: 5-6 hours
estimated height gain: ~558ft
The trail continues up ravines and across the boulders of old moraines below the wreckage of a Thai Airlines plane that crashed here in bad weather in 1992. Make a final ascent to Tharepati on the ridge at 3490m from where we can see the Helambu region. We will arrive around noon and rest of the day we can just relax (4hrs).
Estimated time: 5-6 hours
estimated height gain: ~3636ft
In the morning we walk through the alpine country side with meadows and scrubs typical for high elevation. We will enter the forest again and follow the ridges before descending to Magen Goth.
Two lodges are remaining from a former army camp. The trail gently climbs to a small pass at Mere Danda at 3510 meter before descending through rhododendron forest inhabited by only a few shepherds’ huts. The trail continues further down to Kutumsang from where we continue to the nearby Gul Bhanjyang , which is a delightful classic hill village (6 hrs).
Estimated time: 5-6 hours
estimated height gain: ~977ft
We start by descending down a forested ridge to the long, strung-out village of Thodang Betini (2260m). From here we climb up around 200 meters to the top of the Jhogin Danda ridge and descend over a stone staircase to the teashops at Chipling. Continuing our way down past Brahman and Chhetri villages and through meadows and fields we finally reach Chisopani, which resembles an unfinished tourist resort (5 hrs).
Estimated time: 5-6 hours
estimated height gain: ~2933ft
We start the day by climbing up the last pass of the trek at Borlang Bhanjyang, which lies at 2240 meter. From here we descend steeply through deeply eroded chasms towards the Tamang settlement of Mulkharka at 1800 meter. From here on it is a short bit to Sundarjial as we walk past the local water supply system and follow the water pipe to this village. From Sundarijal we can take local transportation, or have our private transport waiting for us to bring us back to Kathmandu (4 hrs). Overnight stay at hotel. Today evening, we organize Nepalese cultural dinner.
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