Gosaikunda Lake Trek
Trip Duration:
9 Days
Trip Code:
LKD
Trip Grade:
Moderate
No. of Pax:
2 - 16
From
$ 600/person
Overview
Gosaikunda Lake Trek is one of the least crowded and high altitude trekking destinations in Langtang region of Nepal. This lake is also called an alpine freshwater lake situated at an elevation of 4,380 m. It is a very popular from religious perspective. Thousands of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims from different parts of Nepal and India visit Gosaikunda Lake every year especially on full moon day of August also called in Nepali ‘ Janai Purnima festival ‘. According to Hindu mythology, it says that Gosaikunda Lake is believed to have been created by Lord Shiva when He thrust his Trishul (holy Trident) into a mountain to extract water in order to cool his stinging throat after he had swallowed poison. There are 108 lakes clustered around the area but mainly Saraswati lake, Bhairab lake, Surya lake and Gosaikunda lake are the most popular and visible from the trekking routes.
We begin our Gosaikunda Lake Trek by a local bus from Kathmandu up to the trek starting point– Dunche. We drive through Trishuli Bazaar and then continue uphill mountain road until we reach Dunche. After spending a night at tea house in Dunche we start our first day of Gosaikunda Lake Trek climbing more steeply through farmland, walking through rhododendron, oak, bamboo forests and above the tree line along the alpine ridge.
While our Gosaikunda Lake Trek, we enjoy the panoramic view of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, Langtang Lirung , Ganesh Himal , Dorje Lhakpa peaks until we reach a rocky bowl studded with scared high altitude lakes. At the same time while trekking, we get to know the local community and experience their unique culture and lifestyle. The permanent inhabitants of Gosaikunda area are Tamang and Sherpa, whose ancestry has been traced back to Tibet. Religion, culture, languages, and costumes of Tamang and Sherpa communities are similar to the Tibetan people.
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While trekking, we enjoy the panoramic view of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, Langtang Lirung , Ganesh Himal , Dorje Lhakpa peaks until we reach a rocky bowl studded with scared high altitude lakes. At the same time while trekking, we get to know the local community and experience their unique culture and lifestyle.
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- Nepal is a land of ancient history, colorful cultures and multi- religions found nowhere else on the planet! There are many festivals and cultural events celebrated throughout the year in the various regions by different Nepalese ethnic groups who follow their own way of religious practice, lifestyle, language, culture, and tradition keeping peace and harmony in society.
- Trekking can be organized for few days to few weeks long, depending on trekkers interest, strength and time frame. Walking could be twelve kilometers or just four kilometers a day and spend the night in the countryside lodge or camp.
- Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. At least, you need to spend two or three nights in Kathmandu before and after your trekking trip. We can arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your pre-booking.
- This trek is suitable for any trekker looking for something a little more challenging and energetic. It does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. You need to be moderately fit and normally healthy. It is good if you do some exercise before you come to Nepal for trekking.
- It is not necessary; you have to join with group. Please follow our group departure date because we organize private trip departures everyday upon client’s request and requirements. You can move at your own pace and set your own schedule by not being in group.
- In Kathmandu, we provide clean and basic standard hotel with breakfast. During the trek we provide Tea Houses which are more like hotels, with hot showers, local/western food, and private rooms (twin sharing). In our trekking trip we make overnight stay at tea-houses. Furthermore as you will be staying in locally owned lodges you will be benefiting and interacting with the local community. It will give you a true feel for the Nepalese people and their lives. We will also provide you full board camps in few places where you will be served freshly prepared Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (western & local) along with neat & tidy Two Men Sleeping Tented Camp.
- You have to choose from the menu and pay by yourself. Freshly cooked food is served in tea house (lodge). Generally, western, continental and Nepali meals are available in all places.
- Yes, our guide will brief regarding the trip. The briefing will cover the itinerary and introduction of your trek guide and porters before the trip departure
- This trip can be extended and there are many options and choices to extend your holiday before or after your main trip. Following trips are suggested for your holiday extensions. The extensions trip cost based on your request after the trip below our advised. Optional Programs: Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting, Meditation & Spa/Yoga, Bungee Jump
