GOSAINKUNDA TREK

After breakfast we begin our walk through Ghattekhola pass Dhunche bazaar. The path is filled with bamboo bushes on both sides along with pine trees. We will stop over at Deurali (2662m) for lunch. It takes about 4 hrs. to reach Chandanbari (3330m) which hosts an old gompa and a cheese factory. Overnight in hotel.

Early morning our trek continues through bamboo bush and rhododendron forest. Within one and a half hour you will be in Cholangpati (3650 m) which offers views of Langtang lirung and Ganesh Himal. Further you will reach Lauribinayak (3910m) where we will stop for lunch. Lauribinayak gives you spectacular view of Annapurna and Manaslu. You will continue your walk uphill to cross Lauribinayak pass (4165m) and finally enter holy Gosainkunda lake area. There are around 108 lakes in the area including Ganesh Kunda, Surya Kunda, Ragat kunda, Aama Kunda etc. located at an altitude of 4380 m. Today the lake is a Ramsar site.

During Janai Purnima festival, pilgrims visit the holy lake to pray to Lord Shiva. Overnight in hotel in Gosainkunda.

Have breakfast and then follow the rhododendron trail uphill all the way to Thadepati (3700m). As we descend the trail, we are welcomed by beautiful panorama of Dorj Lakpa Jugal Himal, Rolwaling and Gaurishanker himal. We will pass by Melamchi Gaun and Tarke Ghyang (2600m) surrounded by rhododendron forests. Lunch will be in a local restaurant in Tarke Ghyang before continuing the trek to Kutumsang (2475 mt) via Ghopte Ghyang. Kutumsang lies in the vicinity of Nuwakot valley as well as Sindhupalchowk. Stay overnight in local lodge.

After a relaxed night and a warm morning, we slowly descend from Kutumsang to Chisapani. The trail goes through Golphu Bhanjyang, Tothungdanda, Pati  Bhanjyang and then to Chisapani. The trek is easy and full of beautiful scenery of villages, terraced fields and flowers.  Chisapani is a vantage point to see Mt. Gauri Shankar. Stay overnight in local lodge.

Chisapani is a point where Langtang National Park ends and Shivapuri National park begins. We first descend to Bhorlang Bhanjyang and then to Mulkharka (1855m) where we will have our lunch.  Already from here you can witness Kathmandu. It takes well over 1 hour to get down to Sundarijal (1460m).

Sundarijal is the lifeline of water supply for Kathmandu residents. You can easily ride a bus or private vehicle back to Kathmandu.

Clean and comfortable accommodation is available during this Gosainkunda trek. Hot shower is available everyday. Because of less number of hotel and availability you have to stay on share room.

Note: Solar tube hot shower is available during your trip.  Because of bad weather, you may not get regular hot shower. In this case you need to purchase gas boiled water in want to take shower.

Hygiene food, proper rest, well plan itinerary, schedule and balanced diet will help trekkers to keep their bodies fit and healthy. It is must to drink over 3 liters of water during your trek. We suggest you to drink well boiled water. Boiled water is available in lodges.

Trekkers have very rare chance of having high altitude sickness during this trek as maximum height of this trek is 4380 meter at the Gosainkunda trek.

Spring and Autumn are considered the best season for Gosainkunda trek. Pre-monsoon and after monsoon is the ideal time for this trek. September to mid-December and February to mid-may consider the best moths for this trek. Although this trek can be complete in all seasons.

Because of risk of avalanche during month of December-January and land slide and muddy trail in rainy season, this trekking is less popular.  Trekkers may have less chance to see good view of mountain everyday during the monsoon time as well.

If you are looking for playing with snow, then December and early February is the best time to make Gosainkunda trek.

This is very exciting program that you can do in Nepal. We will do our best to assist you from all possible way. We will assist you in every activities.