Overview
Gosaikunda is a cluster of sacred alpine lakes at 4,380 meters, set among barren rocky peaks in the Langtang National Park. Hindu mythology holds that Lord Shiva created the lake by striking the mountain with his trident to get water after swallowing poison during the churning of the ocean. During the Janai Purnima festival, thousands of pilgrims make the steep climb to bathe in the icy waters, and the lake holds deep religious significance for both Hindus and Buddhists.
The trek to Gosaikunda from Dhunche takes you through dense rhododendron and oak forests that give way to alpine scrub and bare rock as you climb. The views from the Laurebina Pass and the lakeside are stunning, with the Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, and even the Annapurnas visible on clear days. This moderate trek is manageable for most fit walkers and offers a powerful mix of natural beauty and spiritual atmosphere that few treks in Nepal can match.
Itinerary
Today early in the morning, you take a bus from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi. During the drive, you can enjoy the fantastic scenes of mountains, hills, forests and many more. It takes around 7 to 8 hours to reach there. You are going to see a lot of rivers on the route too.
Overnight at lodge in Syabru Besi
Early morning first up all you will have breakfast, the trek begins towards your destination Lama Hotel. You will cross a suspension bridge going through the bank of vivers. The trail goes up and down till you reach your destination. You can appreciate the beauty of rhododendrons, pines and oaks around you . Your trek for the day ends as you arrive at six lodges Changthang which is famous by the name of Lama Hotel.
Overnight at lodge in Lama Hotel
Today you will start your trek to Langtang. You will ascend from Lama hotel and enjoy landscapes of different mountains with beautiful views of the waterfall. The view on the way to Langtang is really interesting.The path continues to ascend the valley. You then come across a Buddhist monastery and after a short trek, you will reach your today's destination.
Overnight at lodge in Langtang
You will start your today’s trek to Kyanjin Gompa from Langtang after having breakfast in the morning. At the time of your trek, you will go from the largest Mani wall in Nepal made by the stone inscription and then the water mill. You will also go across several wooden bridges. You will arrive in Kyanjin early so you can go to visit ideal monasteries, glaciers, ice falls, birds and cheese factories of local yak products that were established by the help of Swiss.
Overnight at lodge in Syabru Besi
Acclimatization is really necessary because to be fit in at high altitudes.On this day, you will rest in Kyangin Gompa but will go for hiking for a few hours to Tserko Ri above 5000m for awesome scenery of Himalayan like Mt. Langtang(3430), Mt. Lirung(7245m), Mt. Ganesh(7422m), Mt. Dorje Lakpa(6966m), Mt. Gangchenpo(6387m), Mt. Yala peak(5520m). You can also explore the monastery while enjoying the Himalayas, glaciers, birds and yak grazing land. You can capture many memories there.
Overnight at lodge in Syabru Besi
After resting for a day, your trek will continue again to Lama Hotel. You will retrack your route following to the Langtang village by the Langtang Khola and onto Ghora Tabela. Then you will descend which is a bit quite faster. After having lunch at Ghora Tabela, you will descend to the Lama Hotel.
Overnight at lodge in Syabru Besi
You will continue your trek to Thulo Syabru from Lama Hotel on this day. Starting off the trip, you will descend till Pairo comes and then steep up to Thulo Syabru. On your way to Thulo Syabru, you can also see red pandas, monkeys and different species of birds. You will go to Syabru Besi from Rimche via Sherpa Gaon if you are feeling good and fit.
Overnight at lodge in Syabru Besi
It's your time to reach Lauribinayak from Thulo Syabru on this day. You will go by the way of Foprang Danda(3200m) passing through Dursagang(2660m). You will also view Mt.Langtang, Mt.Ganesh, Mt.Tibetan. After that you will reach Sig Gompa(3330m). You will see a well managed local cheese factory and a Buddhists Monastery there. After walking steadily, you will reach Lauribinayak.
Overnight at lodge in Laurabinayak
On the way to Gosaikunda from Laurabinayak, you can see dramatic views of different mountains like Mt.Manaslu(8156m), Mt.Ganesh(7406m), Himal Chuli(7893m). If the days gone well and clear, the Annapurna range can also be seen rising up. You can also see the Langtang Lirung in the north. You will then reach Gosaikunda. The major lakes as seen here are Saraswatikunda, Bharab Kunda and Gosainkunda. Gosaikunda is considered to be one of the Holiest lakes of Hindus and Buddhists.It is the third lake which holds great religious and cultural significance for Hindus.
Overnight at lodge in Gosaikunda
The path is almost the same now. You will trek to Sing Gompa from Gosaikunda. Your trails descend all the way to Sing Gompa passing through Lauabinayak. You will see magnificent mountains on your way. You will also explore the highest Glacier lake. After reaching Sing Gompa your destination is to reach Dhunche. The beginning way descends through the silver oak, rhododendron and pine forests. From the point of there, your way goes even through some human settlements and you will reach to Dhunche
Overnight at lodge in Dhunche
Ok, finally today will be the last day of your trek. You will drive to Kathmandu from Dhunche. The road is a bit serpentine. You will arrive at Kathmandu after almost 7 to 8 hours. During the drive, you can enjoy the view of mountains and hills along with waterfalls. After arriving at Kathmandu, you can head in the direction of your hotel.