The Gosaikunda trek is one of the most beautiful trekking in Nepal. Kund is a Nepali word, means: lake. There are 108 kunds in this area and mainly visible from the routes are Saraswati Kund, Bhairab Kund, Surya Kund and Gosaikunda is the famous and most important one and believed to have been created by lord Shiva.Gosainkunda trek,The third most popular trekking region in the kingdom lies directly to the north of Kathmandu.The Gosainkunda lakes situated here a much-reversed Hindu pilgrimage site. This Gosainkunda trek offer baffling extremes in topography and climate condition. In just one day you can traverse five different vegetation zones trekking from the Subtropics to timberline (maximum elevation 4800m)]
Trip Highlights:
Visit the holy lake Gosaikunda ,Spectacular snow-clad high mountain views ,Experience the Tamang culture, , Lauribinayak La pass, Tharepati La pass, spectacular sunrise and sunset, monasteries, different community with majority of Tamang, Gurung, Sherpa people. Experience unique Yolmo Sherpa culture
Facts of the Trek
Trek Name
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Gosainkunda Lake Helambu Trek
Trek Duration
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11 Days
Best Season
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February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November are the best seasons. However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.
Drive: Land cruiser/Van/Bus to Sundarijal/Melamchi Bazaar
Price
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Trekking Map
Itinerary Details
Days 1:
Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Days 2:
Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNISCO world heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Days 3:
KTM - Dhunche, Drive to trekking starting point. Dhunche is about 8 hour drive which provides you mointain scenery and landscape. Stay overnight there.
Days 4:
Dhunche to Sing Gompa, camp
Days 5:
Sing Gompa to Gosainkunda lake. The trail to Lauri Binayak is steep & continues for three hours. Then the trail becomes much narrow & misty as well as change in vegetation too as the green vegetation becomes much deserted & rocky. From lauri Binayak takes about 3 hours to reach to Gosainkunda.
Days 6:
Gosainkunda to Ghopte. After expore around at at Gosainkunda, we set for another day's walk. the walk goes through a steep trail for 2 & half an hour & crosses a pass at 4500m and the trail is too rocky. After the pass the trail becomes to descend & the slope continues for about 3 hours & reaches to Ghopte for the night halt.
Days 7:
Ghopte to Tharepati (3510m). The trail continues through the forest of pine & juniper about 2 hour's slope up to Thadepati
Days 8:
Tharepati- Melamchi: A short, steep descent through mixed fir and rhododendron forest rich with bird life. Crashing waterfalls sound from the rocky gullies below as you approach Melamchi
Days 9:
Trek 14 - Melamchi – Tarkegyang : The trail descends steeply to the valley floor, where you can have a well earned dip in the crystal- clear river before completing the short and mild ascent up the other side of the valley. Tarkegyang boasts an 18th century Gompa with huge brass prayer wheel.
Days 10:
Tarkegyang – Sermathang : A flat pleasant walk to Shermathang for walking. This is a an entering Sherpa village and they will be happy to introduce themselves that they are different from the Sherpa of Khumbu(Everest region) In the clear day the villages provide good views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gosainkunda and Rolwaling.. Even Everest also in a distance.
Days 11:
Melamchi drive back to Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Cost Include:
Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus
2 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide
All meals during trekking 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners)
Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek
Government Licensed holder English speaking Trekking Guides and Porters during the trek
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
Langtang National Park Fee
TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the langtang Trek.
All local Transportation from and to Kathmandu by private Landcruser.
Cost Exclude:
Meals whilst in Kathmandu
Airfare domestic / international
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration 15 days from date of issue), US$ 40 (duration 30 days from the date of issue) you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu . You will require 2 passport size photos.
Airport tax domestic / international
All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks)
Personal Trekking Equipment.
Personal travel and medical insurance
Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected).
Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees.
Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
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