Gosainkunda Lake

We will organize a cultural program, outdoor campfire visit local schools and people's lives, and participate in the traditional way of cultivation and harvesting process. Offer an opportunity to participate in local festivals and festivities seasonal and regional events and celebrations.

Gosainkunda Trek is an amazing trekking trail that combines the remote and quaint valley of Langtang with the high mountain lake of Gosainkunda. Gosainkunda Trek is one of the popular treks in Nepal located 140km north of Kathmandu in Langtang region. It is a sacred holy lake believed to be created by Lord Shiva. This pristine lake is assumed to have magical healing powers so Hindus and Buddhists from all over Nepal come to visit the lake, mostly during the full moon night in the month of August.

A trek that takes you on the lap of himalaya just in 5 day is the main attraction is the prime attraction. The trail offers you to experience local culture and tradition, dense forest, pristine lake and eye-catching view of Langtang range.

Gosainkunda Lake at 4380 m /14368 ft is one of spectacular trekking destination reached with short trek from Kathmandu. Group of lakes and surrounding peaks make the place surreal. View point above the lake is overlooking at the Langtang valley and the wide range of Himalayan peaks

Langtang Valley Gosainkunda Lake Trek is both a pilgrimage holiday in Nepal as well as a hiking trip in Nepal. Trekkers can experience unique local cultures and traditions. Adventure lovers too can behold marvelous Himalayan landscape having gigantic snowcapped mountains on the backdrop. Info Trekking Nepal a reliable trekking agency has knitted a scientifically designed itinerary of Langtang region trekking. We have incorporated aesthetic essence and Himalayan wilderness in one single trekking route of Nepal. You will be traversing to the village once washed away by glacier outbreak and you will be exploring around holy lake believed to be created by Lord Shiva himself.

Unique Route and Scenic Diversity: Unlike the more crowded trekking routes in Nepal, our itinerary takes you through the remote and less-traveled Langtang Valley and up to the sacred lakes of Gosainkunda. You’ll traverse diverse landscapes, from lush forests of rhododendron and pine to high alpine meadows surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks. Cultural Interaction: Encounter the rich cultural tapestry of Nepal as you visit traditional Tamang and Sherpa villages along the way. Engage with friendly locals, learn about their customs, and witness daily rural life firsthand. Highlights include exploring ancient monasteries, interacting with yak herders, and sampling local delicacies. Expert Local Guides: Trek with our experienced Sherpa guides who have deep knowledge of the Langtang region. They ensure your safety, provide insightful commentary on the flora, fauna, and local culture, and enrich your experience with their stories and traditions passed down through generations.

Langtang, Gosaikunda, Helambu Trek is one of the most diverse and easily accessible trekking routes in Nepal. Tamang people inhabit the Langtang Region Trek, whose religion, language and dresses are very similar to Tibetans. While the famous Sherpa People inhabits the Helambu Trek. Gosaikunda Lake is another destination of this trek, which is a sacred destination in the Langtang National Park. The Lake is also a Holy Lake. It is believed to be created by Lord Shiva. Other Lakes and Gosaikunda peak surrounds this Gosaikunda lake. The challenging part lies at the 4610-meter high pass, also known as the Lauribina Pass. The 17-day trek begins in Kathmandu with tours of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then we drive to Syabrubesi which is a Tamang village located on the banks of the Bhote Koshi River and begin our trek. We reach Kyanjin Gompa and then climb Tserko Ri the next day. From there we get tremendous views of the Langtang Lirung (7,200m/23,622ft) range.

Langtang is situated close to the Tibetan border and remote valley enclosed by snow-capped mountains that culminates in the peak of Langtang Lirung (7246m).The religious of Tamang people closely resemble those of the people of Tibet inhabits the area. We make our trek through larch and rhododendron forests that are abundant with wild flowers and bird life. This all help to ensure your trek particularly attractive in the spring time. You will get enough time to explore the head of the valley getting close to the glacier system or climbing a nearby peak for stupendous mountain views. From there, you will make an ascend and past the holy lakes of Gosainkunda to enter Helambu via the Laurebina Pass (4610 meters). There you will be rewarded with the stunning views of the Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and even as far as the Annapurna massif. A series of undulating ridges offers delightful walking before descending to the edge of Kathmandu.

Gosaikunda is the divine place of Hindus, Bonpo and Buddhist. The region consists of several 108 holy lakes. The lake Gosainkunda lies at an altitude of 4,380m. Every year, thousands of pilgrims including Shamans from surrounding districts visit the lake area during the festival time of Janai Purnima. The major festival if Janai Purnima that occurs on the month of August. People believe that taking a dip into the holy water of the lake washes off their sins. Highlights of the trek • Village life of Nepal mountain community, Various flora and fauna, Several species of birds • Cheese factory in Chandanbari • Tamang and Sherpa Settlements and culture • Several Holy lakes named after the Hindu deities Naagkunda, Gosainkunda, Ganeshkunda, Saraswatikunda, Suryakunda and many more on the way.

Start on an unforgettable trek through Langtang Valley & GosainKunda. From Kathmandu, dive into a world of majestic mountains & lush forests. Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel, soaking in Langtang's beauty. Explore Langtang Village & Kyanjin Gumba for panoramic views & cultural immersion. Hike to Cherko-Ri for Langtang Himalayas' vistas. Trek to GosainKunda via remote valleys & high passes, experiencing spiritual lakes surrounded by Himalayan peaks. Journey through Ghopte, Kutumsang & Chisapani for diverse landscapes & cultural encounters. Return to Kathmandu via Sundarijal, reflecting on your adventure. Expert guides, cozy accommodations & tailored itineraries ensure a lifetime experience. Whether a seasoned trekker or a newbie, join us for tranquility in Nepal's Langtang region.

Just north of Kathmandu are two lovely sites where one may experience Tamang and Sherpa life, temperate forest and alpine pastures, glaciers, lakes and snowy peaks. Helambu valley, noted for its scenic grandeur and pleasant climate is just north of the Kathmandu Valley. One can stay in highland monastery villages and small settlements in pristine forests. Above Helambu is a mountain pass that opens to the lake of Gosainkunda to the valley of Langtang.

Day 1:- Drive to Dhunche (1900 M) Day 2: – Trek to Chandanbari (3330 M) Day 3: – Trek to Gosainkunda (4390 M) (Lake Area) Day 4: – Trek to Ghopte (3530 M) Day 5: – Trek to Kutumsang (2470 M) Day 6: – Trek to Chisapani (2215 M) Day 7: – Trek to Sundarijal (1460 M) & drive to Kathmandu

From the domestic terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour in Nepal begins. Around 1 hour is required to travel from Kathmandu to Gosaikunda. After about 15 to 17 minutes, we can reach Gosaikunda Lake, overflowing with dispersed Tamang settlements and flight beside the giants of lush, green hills. Once at Gosaikunda in 4380 meters, a huge mountain range is right before us, we will be welcomed with a backdrop. Because in half an hour we should have reached 4,000 + m, it could lead to altitude sickness to spend longer than 30 minutes. It's doubtful, though. So we'll start visiting the place and make the most of our little time.

Holy hike to Gosaikunda Lake also called Gosaikunda Trek or Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is a trek to the holy glacial lake Gosaikunda at an altitude of 4,320 meters above sea level. The lake melts and sips down to form the Trishuli River and remains frozen for six months from October to June. According to Hindu religious epics, Gosaikunda Lake is believed to have been created by Lord Shiva when he thrust his Trishul (holy trident) into a mountain to extract water to cool his stinging throat after he had swallowed poison to save mankind. After a day of sightseeing in Kathmandu, the trip starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche from where we start on leg. Two days of trek from Dhunche takes us to Gosaikunda where we rest for a day, explore around, take bath in the holy lake and rest to let our body get used to altitude. Next day we start trek again and cross Laurebina Pass at 4,610 meters and walk for three more days to Kathmandu.

We start our trek from Dhunche. The off-the-beaten track passes through the lush Rhododendron and Bamboo forests as well as the pristine waterfalls, all of which makes this trek even more beautiful. Gosaikunda Lake. Situated at the north of Kathmandu this trek provides the view of the snowclad mountaintops, the Holy lake of Gosainkunda (4,380m) as well as the deep valley full of diverse wilderness and abundance of vegetation.

Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour is a religious Mountain View flight from Kathmandu within a half hour. Gosaikunda Lake is an alpine freshwater body system that falls in Langtang National Park at an altitude of 4,380m. It is also called as the holy sites for Hindu and Buddhist. Traditionally, it is thought that there were 108 lakes in the Gosaikunda area. Gosaikunda Lake trip by Helicopter is the shortest and fastest way to visit Gosaikunda Lake. The enchanting beauty of Gosaikunda and unbelievable mountain vistas are sure to mesmerize the soul of every passenger. It is also a great way to have a close-up view of the ethnic Tamang tribe and snow-clad mountains of the Langtang region. This exciting Helicopter tour to Gosaikunda is a perfect solution for those travelers who are content with long day hiking but have ardent desire to pay obeisance to the holy lake, Gosaikunda. This exquisite helicopter tour begins from Kathmandu and ends on Kathmandu.

The Langtang valley combines with the Gosainkunda lake trek located in a Langtang Himalayan range dominated by Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Xisapangma (8,103 m), Gnash Himal family with many other high Mountains.  As you go over a Tserkuri peak located at an altitude of 4,900 meters that brings us almost to the edge of Majestic Langtang. Likewise, the Langtang hike offers comfortable accommodation with delicious cuisines run by the local inhabitants where you can touch the local hospitality.

Langtang offers the best views of the incredible landscapes, surreal mountains, serene turquoise lakes and cultural hamlets of the Northern Himalayas. With this trip, you will learn about the Tibetan Buddhism, explore some of the least visited viewpoints, feel the icy air above the Gosainkunda Lake, and learn to endure in the extreme climate and terrain of Langtang. This package blends many such natural varieties to hit your adventurous soul with a perfect punch.

North of Kathmandu in the shadow of the amazing Langtang Mountains is 108 sacred lakes of the Gosainkunda. These lakes are like shimmering teardrops left by the ancient gods who created the high mountains of the Himalayas.  The Gosainkunda Lakes Trekking is just five days of fun trekking in the midst of some of the most beautiful scenery in Nepal. Close to Kathmandu, you will soon be immersed in the mountain serenity that only the Himalayas can offer.  This is a higher elevation trek and combines great scenery with local culture as well as religious heritage. Pass through Sherpa villages as well as through dense jungles filled with mountain animals. Keep your eyes open to see those creatures that call the Himalayas home.  Some of the mountain ranges you can see from this trek include Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang.  This is a short trek that offers everything the longer treks do while taking a lot less time to see.

Trek over Gosainkunda back to Kathmandu instead of driving. Gosainkund is a beautiful blue high-altitude lake. It is preferable to trek to Gosainkunda on the return from Langtang rather than on the way, as it requires a fairly steep ascent, and by this point you will be better acclimatized, making the height of the lake (4,380 m.) less of a concern. (If trekking this route without a guide, be especially careful with the altitude—numerous people have been caught out by a dangerous error in a commonly available trekking map that incorrectly lists some altitudes. Accommodation & meals The Langtang Valley had been very well set-up with plenty of comfortable lodges. The standard here is good, with warm blankets, fireplaces, comfortable beds, the occasional hot shower (for an extra fee) and a variety of food. Don’t forget to try the momos in this region, as they are larger and more pastry-like than those commonly found in the capital.