Gosainkuna Lake, Trekking In Nepal

Gosainkuna Lake

Gosainkunda lake is the holy lakes for Hindus, Gosainkunda (4,380), where pilgrims congregate on specfic days of the year wash off theri sins. It is situated at an altitude of 4,380 meters and cradled amidst craggy peaks. Thousands of people trek to this glacial lake every August. The trek passes through varied landscapes ranging from evergreen forest, cascading waterfalls and turbulent streams to alpine grass and barren mountainsides. Besides the famous Gosainkunda Lake, the other lakes in the neighborhood are Nagkunda, Bhairabkunda, Saraswatikunda and Surajkunda. Gosainkunda lies to the north-west of Helambu beyond a 4.602-meters high pass. However, the best approach to Gosainkunda is through Trishuli valley, 71 kilometers north-west of Kathmandu. Trishuli valley is linked with Kathmandu. by a motorable road.

Fact Box
Duration of the trek:	6 Days	Total days	10 Days
Maximum elevation	4230m	Trek grade	Moderate-Difficult
Destination	Gosainkund Lake	Accommodations	Lodge / Camping
Geography	Countryside / Small town, Forest and cold place
Transportation	Car / Van / plane
Best Season	February, March, April, May, October, November
Per day Walking:	5 to 7 hours

Day to Day Itinerary

Day -01:	Arrive International airport meet (NEAT) airport reprentative and transfer to selected hotel in Kathmandu.
Day-02:	Kathmandu sightseeing after breakfast:
Day-03 :	Drive by local bus from Kathamandu to starting point of trekking Dhunche (8/9 hours 170 km 1930 mtr.) stay over night at lodge.
Day-04 :	Trek to Syabru Village (6 hours 2560 mtr.) over night at lodge.
Day-05 :	Trek to Lauribinayak (3993 mtr. 7 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-06 :	Visit Gosainkund Lake (4230m 3 hrs.) explore around the lake after and back to Lauribinayak in the evening. over night at lodge.
Day-07 :	Trek back to Dhunche via Chandan bari “Yak Cheese factory” (7 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-08 :	Drive back to Kathmandu by public bus (8/9 hours driving) over night at hotel in own expenses.
Day 09:	Shopping or personal activities in Kathmandu
Day-10 :	Depart Kathmandu or explore Kathmandu by self.

Our most competative cost for above service and itinerary:

Group Size	01	2 - 4
Price in US$	390.00	350.00

The above price include:

International Airport pick up & drop off service by private vehicle
Kathmandu valley sightseeing with transfer and all monuments by private vehicle
4 nights accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu. ( 3/4 Star)
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
The best lodge accommodation during the trek.
Trek Permit & National Park Fee
Trek leader for entire tour (above 12 pax)
One English speaking goverment registered guide and support scalledfull Sherpa's crews
All expenses for staffs.
Equipment like down jacket, sleeping bag with extra linner, water boddle
Iodine purify drinking water
All the transportation by tourist / local bus

The above price doesn't include:

Meals while in Kathmandu - allow apppr US$ 10 - US$ 15 per day.
Travel insurance for personal
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
Tips for trekking staffs, driver etc..