Gosainkunda Trekking
Trip profile:
- Trip Name: Gosainkunda Trekking
- Destination: Nepal
- Duration: 10 days
- Trekking type: Moderate
- Maximum altitude: 3798m
- Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu, teahouse during trekking
- Transportation: Private car, Jeep
- Best season: March, April, May, September, October, November
- Group size: 5-6
Overview:
Gosainkunda Trekking is a Nepal All Trekking’s sincerely planned trekking trip taking our visitors to mountain panorama of Hindu’s holy land. Gosainkunda is a glacial lake north of Kathmandu. Thousands of Hindu pilgrimage from Nepal and India visit the lake every year, believed to be a place associated with god Shiva. It is also says that image of god Shiva can be seen at the middle surface of lake water.
Starting from Kathmandu our 10 days Gosainkunda Trekking extends through beautiful Chisapani Hill, Kutumsang, Tharepati, Gosainkunda Phedi, Laurebina Pass and finally to holy Gosainkunda Lake. Those have short holiday and want to experience extreme religious significance at the lap of sacred mountains, can certainly join this. You are definitely going to have a great experience.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1338m)
Welcome in Nepal. Once you arrive in Kathmandu airport, one of our representatives meets you with a display board for Nepal All Trekking. Transfer to hotel and rest of the day will spend in rest or do your interests work.
Day 02: Kathmandu city tour and trip orientation
After breakfast you will have Kathmandu city sightseeing tour. We are going to go Boudhnath, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swyambhunath stupa. A professional city guide will tell the insight story of every monument. After tour, our trekking expert will give detail guidelines about all trekking procedures. Meet your guide and all crew members.
Day 03: Kathmandu- Chisapani (2215m)
Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal, 22 km north in 1 hour driving distance. From Sundarijal our trekking starts climbing along dense mixed forest of Shivapuri National Park. Pass by village of Mulkharka and make gradual ascend all the way to Chisapani Danda. It is an amazing hill station with picturesque Mountain View. (5 hours trek)
Day 04: Chisapani- Kutumsang (2470m)
Morning starts with appealing sunrise view over the sparking mountains. Catch the moments with your camera and memory. After breakfast, again start trekking to meet another destination. Trekking from Chisapani to Kutumsang requires around 6 hours through continuous uphill and downhill. Pati Bhanjyang and Thankune Bhanjyang are the interesting villages we pass. Overnight in a local teahouse of Kutumsang. (6 hours trek)
Day 05: Kutumsang- Tharepati (3650m)
Today elevation rises dramatically. We are going to ascend from approx. 2500 m to approx. 3700m above from sea level. Walk slowly with constant pace, mostly the trail is uphill but not challenging. Mangengoth is a big village we pass by. We are going to stay at Tharepati, just next to a high hill pass: Tharepati Pass (3690m). (5 hours trek)
Day 06: Tharepati- Gosainkunda Phedi (3630m)
Today trail leads us till to Gosainkunda Phedi (3630m). Comparatively it is an easy day. Along evenly up down trail, it becomes an amazing travel experience along diverse geographical landscapes. Ghopte is a big beautiful village we pass by. Overnight in Gosainkunda Phedi. (4-5 hours trek)
Day 07: Gosainkunda Phedi – Gosainkunda Lake (4380m)
In the morning climb to Laurebina pass (4610m), the highest point of our trip. It is a fantastic point to see all around view of central Himalayan ranges. Ahead we pass by many small lakes and eventually descend to Gosainkunda Lake. (4380m). Gosainkunda is a holy place for all Hindus. The holy water of lake is believed to be curer of all skin diseases. Make a round around this mysterious destination. Stay overnight at a teahouse. (5-6 hours trek)
Day 08: Gosainkunda to Dunche (1960m)
Today is going to be a long day walk, but the good point is trail lead all the way downhill. So even then it is long, trekkers can easily manage it. After you reach to Dunche, roam around and celebrate your last night is Nepal’s Himalaya. Stay overnight in Dunche. (6-7 hours trek)
Day 09: Dunche – Kathmandu (1338m)
In early morning catch our private vehicle or a public bus to Kathmandu. It takes about 7-8 hours drive through windy roads, fast flowing rivers and scenic foothills. On arriving Kathmandu, shift to hotel and relax. Overnight in hotel.
Day 10: Final departure
Today is the final day of Gosainkunda Trekking package designed by Nepal All Trekking. At around three hours before your schedule flight, transfer to airport and fly to your next destination. We grant sincere thanks for visiting Nepal.
