Embark on the 6-day Gosaikunda Trek, a breathtaking journey to Nepal’s sacred alpine lakes, nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of Langtang National Park. Immerse yourself in the serenity of pristine lakes like Saraswati Kunda, Bhairav Kunda, and the revered Gosaikunda Lake, surrounded by towering peaks such as Langtang Lirung and Ganesh Himal. This trek offers a perfect blend of spiritual significance, cultural exploration, and natural beauty as you traverse lush forests, charming villages, and rugged mountain trails. Whether you’re a trekking enthusiast or a spiritual seeker, the Gosaikunda Trek promises an unforgettable Himalayan adventure.
Our team will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Spend the day resting or exploring the city.
Travel hours: 5-6 hours
Altitude: 2,030m
We will start our trip in the early morning. Following our breakfast, our guide will help you to get to Machha Pokhari Bus station. From there we will head towards Dhunche(2,030m/6,660ft) from Kathmandu by bus. On the way, we will be able to enjoy the picturesque settlements and meadows. Through beautiful scenic route and along with immense Trishuli river, it will take us around 5-6 hours to reach Dhunche. Dhunche is a small settlement area and the headquarter of Rasuwa District. After our arrival in Dhunche, we will stroll around the village and spend our time with locals. After spending a wonderful evening with locals, we will stay overnight in a well-maintained tea house.
Trek hours: 6-7 hours
Altitude 3200m
We will start our day 2 trek after our breakfast in Dhunche and we will ascent towards Chandanwari. After hiking roughly for 2 hours, we will reach Deurali (2,500m), a small village on the way to Chandanbari with a few tea houses.
Via a beautiful trail, passing through streamlets and cascades we will reach Dhimsa (2,900m) after 3 hours of hiking. From Dhimsa, the climb is slightly difficult, as the trail goes uphill through beautiful pine forests. We have to hike steep uphill sections to reach Chandanwari(3200m), a settlement located at the lap of a pine forest. People also call this place Sing Gompa.
Chandanwari has a lot to offer its visitors. A Yak cheese factory and a monastery are the major attractions of Chandanwari. We will try the delicious Yak cheese and visit Sing Gompa.
In the evening, after a hearty meal with lots of cheese, we will spend our night in Chandanbari.
Trek Hours: 5-6 hours
Altitude: 4361m
Following our hearty breakfast in Chandanbari, we will hike uphill to Gosaikunda(4361m). Today the hiking will be comparatively more difficult than yesterday.
The trail gradually ascends up from the beginning. We will be hiking via rugged and narrow trail all the way to Gosaikunda. Gradually when we ascend, you will have to walk through barren hills and encounter cold breeze. So, make sure you have clothes warm enough to keep you fine in such a cold environment.
After hiking for nearly 1 and a half hour, we will get to Cholangpaty(3500m). Now the views of mountains like Langtang Lirung(7234m), Langtang Ri(7205m), Manaslu(8163m) and Ganesh Himal(7422m) are close and clear.
Another 2 hours of the walk will take us to Lauribinayak(3900m). From Lauri Binayak, a panoramic view of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Masalu and Langtang Ri can be enjoyed.
Then, after hiking up for roughly 2 hours, we will reach a temple called Sakyamuni, which carries both Hindus and Buddhists values. After hiking for half an hour we will see the first lake, Saraswati Kunda, then Bhairav Kunda and the Mighty Lake Gosaikunda. We will visit other nearby lakes and spend the night in a tea house.
Trek hours: 7-8 hours
Altitude: 2,030m
Enjoying the beautiful morning, we will have our breakfast in our hotel. We will explore Gosaikunda then retrace our steps downhill to Dhunche via Lauribinayak, Dhimsa, and Deurali.
Today is the last trekking day. So, enjoy every bit of the trek. Enjoying the alluring views of mountains, pine forest and the flavourful cheese of Chandanwari, we will be hiking downhills. Since we will be descending, hiking will be a bit easier and fun. We will also spot different protected birds in the trail like Wood Snipe, Snow Partridge, Tibetan Snow Cock, etcetera.
After hiking roughly for 7 hours we will reach Dhunche.
Travel hour: 5-6 hours
Altitude: 1400m
Today is the last day of our trip. After a wonderful sleep in one of the tea houses in Dhunche, we will have our breakfast. Following our breakfast, we will catch a coach to Kathmandu and travel via a scenic route enjoying the beauty of immense Trishuli river, meadows and picturesque settlements.
After riding around 6-7 hours we will reach Kathmandu. Our trip ends here.
You will have a lot to cherish from the experience of this trek. The mighty Gosaikunda lake, scenic trails, culturally-enriched Tamang people, the Tibetan-influenced lifestyle, and the delicious Yak's cheese will be something you will remember in your lifetime.