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Gosainkunda Lake Trekking

Gosainkunda Lake Trekking

Goshaikunda is a famous Hindu Holy lake situated on the height of 4380 m. According to legend, Shiva created Goshaikunda when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world. There are about a dozen lakes in the Goshaikunda Basin, Saraswati Kund, Bhairab Kund, Surya Kund and Goshaikunda is the famous and most valued one.
Langtang is situated in the north of Kathmandu and the ethnic group, known as Tamangs mostly populated this area. The culture, language and their customs are much similar to the Tibetans. The views of snowy mountain peaks, like the Langtang Lirung (7,246 m.). Gangchenpo (5,846 m.), Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m.) is excellent.
Langtang valley itself is another marvelous attraction for tourists. One can set out this trek; drive out from Kathmandu to Dhunche either by local or reserved bus. Approximately 6 to 7 hours drive.

Highlights of Trip

Langtang Lirung (7246m), which dominates the upper valley and be astride the Tibetan border. In springtime it is an ideal place to spot birds and flowers of Nepal. According to a legend, a lama following a runaway yak discovered the valley, hence the name -Lang (Tibetan name for YAK), Tang (more currently "Dhang" means to follow). There are good opportunities for moderate climbing excursions.

Facts of Trip

Trekking Region: Langtang Region Trekking
Name of The Trip: Gosainkunda Lake Trek
Trip period : 17 days
Start From : Syabru Bens
Ending at : Chisopani
Best season : September to November & Feb to May.(however we can run during the year )
Transportation : Road private Car , Van ,Bus or Local transport
Accommodation : Hotel, Resort (kathmandu ) tea house( during the trekking )or camping
Grade : Moderate/Adventurous
Trekking style : tea house / camping
Highest access :
Culture : Sherpa , Tamang , & Others
Attraction : birds and flowers of Nepal. According to a legend, a lama following a runaway yak discovered the valley, hence the name -Lang (Tibetan name for YAK), Tang (more currently "Dhang" means to follow)

Langtang Gosainkunda Trekking Itinerary:

Day 01     :Arrival in kathmandu
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu .Short briefing will follow concerning the necessary formalities and your trekking itinerary. Depending upon your arrival time you may spend free time visiting nearby sanctuaries or resting.
Day 02     : Sightseeing / Cultural Day in Kathmandu Valley
Half day sightseeing around UNESCO Bhaktapur / Kathmandu where your guide will escort you on a tour of Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions. There is time to explore the citys many places of interest on your own or take a rest while trekking permits are finalised. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03     : KTM  Syabru Bensi, Drive to trekking starting point. Syabru Bensi is about 9 hour drive which provides you mountain scenery and landscape. Stay overnight there.
Day 04     : Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel climb through a variety of small villages and tracts of dense forest, the trek becomes a pleasant walk through trees where Langur monkey (The honey hunter animal) frolic, passing a slice stream and small waterfalls. stay overnight in Lama Hotel.
Day 05     : Lama Hotel to Langtang: From here short climb brings us to the right of where the Langtang valley begins as you start going up you will be able to see the beautiful view of Langtang Lirung peak. It is easy to find yak and the wild goats wondering around you.Overnight in a lodge.
Day 06     :Langtang valley to Kyanjing Gompa, A beautiful town which provide excellent panoramic close up view of Langtang Lirung Genjempol, Ganjala and Naya Kenga Himal ranges. A visit to cheese factory, see the beautiful Buddhist Monastery built 400 years ago. It is a good experience to try to climb to Tsergo Ri (5033m)
Day 07     :Rest day at Kyanjing Gompa: Explore around the glacier and himalayan Yak pasture.
Day 08     : Kynanjing Gompa to Lama Hotel, Trek down to Lama Hotel, overnight in camp.
Day 09     :Lama Hotel to Big Syabru Bensi: trek back to Syabru Bensi
Day 10     :Big Syabru Bensi to Sing Gompa: From here you will have two alternative routes to Goshainkunda, This one is commonly considered as a normal route also as a popular one.
Day 11     :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.
Day 12     : Gosainkunda to Ghopte (3480m). 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.
Day 13     : Ghopte to Kutumsang (2440m). The trail continues through the forest of pine & juniper about 2 hour's slope up to Thadepati.Except ascending to Tharepati, the rest of the trail will descend. Sufficient hotels, lodges and temporary tea-house are available on the route. Attractive Mountain views as well as local peoples' life style, culture; customs would be additional subject of interests
Day 14     :Kutumsang to Chisopani: A pleasent walk down to the Pati bhanyjyang and workign up to Chisopani you can enjoy another spectacular view from Kutumsang(2200m)
Day 15     :Chisopani to Kathmandu: work down to Sundarijal on the way you will pass Tamang village and Rhododendron forest after Sundarijal drive back to Kathmandu
Day 16     :Kathmandu free day, evening culture show with nepali dinner, hotel
Day 17     :Final departure, transfer to airport

Included in the price

  •    Pick & Drop to Airport by our Private Car/ Van / Bus
  •    2 nights accomodation with break fast at hotel in kathmandu
  •    Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with English speaking Tour guide with car/van/bus
  •    3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
  •    Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
  •    Trekking Guides and Porters will be Government Licensed holder with good English and friendly during the trek
  •    Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
  •    Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
  •    Area Permit for Langtang National Park
  •    TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) permit for the Langtang Trek.
  •    All ground Transportation.

Not included in the price

  •    Any Meals in Kathmandu
  •    Airfare domestic / international flights
  •    Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which will require 2 passport size photos.
  •    Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights
  •    Drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks), hot water, laundry, phone calls, hot shower, internets.
  •    Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance
  •    Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected but not mandatory).
  •    Entrance fees for Sightseeing/Monument
  •    Any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue
  •    Any others expenses which are not mentioned on the Price Includes section

 

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