Gosaikunda Lake Trek. Trip Facts

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1 Trip Facts Trip Destination: Nepal Trip Grade: Moderate Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Transportation: Private Car/jeep/hiace Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu and Guest House in the trek Max. Altitude: 4610M. Trek Duration: 8 days (11 days including Kathmandu) Overview Gosaikunda Lake is a divine lake for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. Every year, thousands of them visit Gosaikunda Lake. This lake is equally popular among tourists who want a short and easy trek near Kathmandu. Gosaikunda Lake Trek offers you with excellent views of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna range, and so many other mountains. During the trek, you also get the chance to delve into culture and lifestyle of Tamang people. You pass through high passes, trek through thick and green forests with abundant wildlife and stay in Tamang villages. Most importantly, the main highlight of the trip is the heavenly Gosaikunda Lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains. There are several other lakes including Bhairav Kunda, Saraswati Kunda, and Suryakunda. Your Gosaikunda Lake Trek with Himalayan Joy Adventure begins from Kathmandu. After spending a day in Kathmandu day tour, you will drive to Dhunche the next day. Dhunche - the headquarter of Rasuwa is the trailhead of Gosaikunda Lake Trek. From there, you trek to Sing Gompa on the first day. The next day follows with a trek to Lauribinayak located at 3900-meter altitude. One more day trek takes you to the divine and pristine Gosaikunda Lake. Spend your time enjoying the breathtaking views of Gosaikunda and surrounding. The next day, you cross Lauri Bina Pass (4610 m) and trek to Ghopte. Lauri Bina Pass is the highest you reach in this trek. From Ghopte, you trek for two days to arrive at Chisapani. The next day, you trek to Sundarijal which takes about 5 hours. And the same day, you travel to Kathmandu which takes about 30 minutes. Gosaikunda Lake Trek is for those who are short on time and want to explore the beautiful northern region. In your Gosaikunda Lake Trek with Himalayan Joy Adventure, we make sure that you enjoy every day of your trip.

2 Note that our trips are customizable. You can customize this trip as per your preference. You can shorten or elongate this trek as per your vacation time, budget, and other factors. Many trekkers combine Gosaikunda Lake Trek with Langtang Valley Trek or Tamang Heritage Trek. If you are interested, please let us know.â Itinerary Details Day 01 : ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU AND TRANSFER TO HOETL Altitude: 1400 m Welcome to Nepal. After you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our staff will pick you up from the airport terminal and transfer you to your hotel room. You can spend the rest of the day in your hotel room or wander around the city. Experience the lively evening in this busy city of Kathmandu. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day 02 : SIGHTSEEING IN KATHMANDU VALLEY You spend a day sightseeing Kathmandu before heading towards Langtang Region. After having your breakfast, explore Kathmandu with our city guide. There are several UNESCO-listed world heritage sites in Kathmandu. You will visit Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu. After sightseeing, you will have some time to prepare for your trek. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day 03 : DRIVE TO DUNCHE 1950m/6398ft. Altitude: 1950 m Travel Hours: 5-6 hours Travel Distance: 110 kilometers You will take a jeep from Kathmandu that leaves early in the morning to Dhunche. For about 5-6 hours, you will pass by many villages, scenic hills, rivers, and mountains. After reaching Dhunche, you will check in your Langtang National Park permit there. You will have plenty of time to rest or explore the beautiful Dhunche. Overnight stay in Dhunche. Day 04 : TREK TO SING GOMBA 3330m./10925ft Altitude: 3330 m Trek Hours: 5 hours Your trek starts from Dhunche. After the morning breakfast, you follow the trail to towards Syabrubesi and turn left to a small mineral water factory. From there, the road ascends a little and then descends again towards a river. After crossing the river by a suspension bridge, the climb starts getting steeper. You then reach Deurali located at 2635 meters. The steep climb continues through a forest that takes you to Dhimsa at 3000 meters. Then you continue your walk to Sing Gompa. Walk slowly and steadily and make sure you hydrate yourself well. The altitude gain is about 1400 meters within this 5-6 hours trek. Overnight stay in Sing Gompa. Day 05 : TREK TO LAURIBINAYAK 3900M.

3 Altitude: 3900 m Trek Hours: 3-4 hours Distance: 4 kilometers Today, most parts of the trek are uphill. After your morning breakfast, you begin trekking through an uphill trail that passes through the rhododendron and pine forest. The trail also passes through meadows leading you to Cholang Pati Village. You will have your lunch there and rest for a while. Then, you continue your ascent until you reach Lauribinayak Pass located at 3900 meters. You can get a magnificent sunrise and sunset views from Lauribinayak. Overnight stay in Lauribinayak. Day 06 : TREK TO GOSAIKUND 4360M. Altitude: 4360 m Trek Hours: 3 hours Distance: 3 kilometers The trail at first descends to Saraswati Kunda located at 4165 meters. Then, you continue your walk to the holy lake of Gosaikunda. There are a dozen lakes nearby Gosaikunda Lake. The major ones are Gosaikunda, Bhairav Kunda, and Saraswati Kunda. Gosaikunda carries a lot of value in the Hindu community. Every year, thousands of Hindu devotees flock to Gosaikunda on the full moon of August. Overnight stay in Gosaikunda. Day 07 : TREK TO LAURI BINAYAK PASS 4610M - GHOPTE 3500M. Altitude: 3500 m Trek Hours: 7 hours Distance: 8 kilometers After spending your time around the lakeâ s shore, you begin your uphill climb towards Laurebina Pass located at 4610 m. You walk through a rough trail and cross moraines. You pass through three small lakes before reaching the pass. You enter the Helambu region from the Laurebina Pass. Then you begin descending towards Melamchi Valley. After passing Surya Kunda, you will continue your walk to arrive at Ghopte. Overnight stay in Ghopte. Day 08 : TREK TO KUTUMSANG Altitude: 2470 m Trek Hours: 7 hours Distance: 10 kilometers From Ghopte, you will trek to Tharepati which has a few lodges. Then you continue your trek by crossing streams, meadows and forests to descend to Mangen Goth located at 3420 meters. From there, you continue your trek with an uphill climb through the forest. Then, you descend a little to finally arrive at Kutumsang. Overnight stay in Kutumsang. Day 09 : TREK TO CHISAPANI Altitude: 2215 m Trek Hours: 6 hours Distance: 17.5 kilometers Wake up and get ready for breakfast. After the breakfast, you start the trek to Chisapani situated at the altitude of 2215 meter. After about two and a half hour of walk, you arrive at Golphu Bhanjyang(2130 m). Then you continue your walk for about an hour to reach Thotundada. From there, itâ s about an hour to Chipling where you can have your lunch. Then after some rest, you continue your trek. After about an hour, you reach to Thakaune Bhanjyang. From Thakuane Bhanjyang, itâ s about 45 minutes walk to Pati Bhanjyang. From there, itâ s an uphill climb for about an hour to Chisapani. Overnight stay in Chisapani.

4 Day 10 : TREK TO SUNDARI JAL THEN DRIVE TO KATHMANDU Altitude: 1400 m Trek and Travel Hours: 5 hours trek, then 30 minutes travel Trek and Travel Distance: 11 kilometers trek, then 13 kilometers travel At the end of this day, you will be back to your comfortable life. Wake up and get ready for your breakfast. Then you begin your trek to Sundarijal. At first, you walk for about one and a half hour to arrive at Borlang Bhanjyang(2470 m). Then for about an hour, you have a downhill climb to do to reach Mulkharka. You can have your tea break there. Then, continue your walk for about 3 hours to arrive at Sundarijal. From there, you can catch bus/taxi to Kathmandu. Itâ s jus t about half an hour ride to Kathmandu. Day 11 : FINAL DEPARTURE Himalayan Joy Adventure will drop at the Tribhuwan International Airport terminal with sufficient time to check in for your flight. We hope that you had an incredible time in Nepal and encourage you to share your experiences with us on Trip Advisor or . We welcome all feedback and hope that you had an experience of a lifetime with us! Have a safe flight! Cost Includes Airport picks up and drops by Private Vehicle. 3 nights Hotel (3-5 stars) in Kathmandu in twin sharing basis on BB plan One day sightseeing in Kathmandu Full board meals (Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner) and Accommodation on twin sharing basis in the trek English speaking guide Porter (One porter for two people) Insurance for Himalayan Joy Staff Himalayan Joy Adventure T-Shirt and Duffel bag TIMS and National Park permits Cost Excludes Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation (Most Required) International airfare and airport departure taxâ Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.Â (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $ 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 and Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos). Cold drinks such as Mineral water, Cola, Beer etc.(mineral water will cost per liter from Rs. 100 till Rs.500 and if you bring water purifying tablet is best idea cause you will help to save nature from not using plastic bottles and also its much cheaper then

5 mineral water ) Bars bill such as Mars, Sneaker, Bounty chocolate etc Personal trekking and climbing Equipment Tips for trekking staffs and driver Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section.

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