Heavenly Lakes Journey Trek to Gosainkunda

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
1 stop
1
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu and you will be transferred to the hotel for staying overnight. Late-night welcome dinner at a Nepali restaurant. Enjoy your dinner with Going Nepal crews and brief about the program also prepare for your trek to Langtang valley. Elevation of Kathmandu: 1300m/4264ft Transportation: Private car
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Drive to Sybrubesi
1 stop
2
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Our vehicle will be standing outside the hotel. we take a drive to Syabrubesi. The journey by private car takes about 7-8 hours. Kathmandu via Trishuli to Dhunche 1950m. From Trishuli to Syabrubesi is a rough road sometimes monsoon roads will block. Overnight at guesthouse. Elevation of Sybrubesi: 1462m/4796ft Transportation: Private vehicle Driving distance: 150km/7-8hrs
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Trek from Sybrubesi to Lama Hotel
1 stop
3
Today, the first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail gradually ascents up to Bamboo passing through Landslide. Afterward, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400 meters) through Bamboo (1960 meters) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like and, in the end, your trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route, you could see red pandas, and monkeys if you are lucky. Overnight at guesthouse. Elevation of Lama Hotel: 2500m/8202ft Trek duration: 5/6hrs
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village
1 stop
4
From the lama hotel, we continue gently ascending above the Langtang Khola. As the trial progresses, it becomes steeper. From time and again we can have the most exotic sights of Langtang Lirung lying at 7246 meters. The trail leads to a log bridge and on climbing further we come across lush meadows of Ghora Tabela at 2992m. We will see several lodges and a police check post. Further on, the route opens up into a wide valley of yak pastures and scattered Tamang villages showcasing water-driven mills and prayer wheels. On descending for a while, we arrive at Langtang village after crossing a stream and reaching a height of 3430 meters. Langtang village is the headquarters for Langtang National Park and has flat-roofed Tibetan-style houses, hotels, and cultivated lands yielding buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips, barley, etc. Overnight at guesthouse. Elevation of Langtang Village: 3307m/10849ft Trek duration: 5/6hrs
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjing Gompa
1 stop
5
The trail skirts gradually through rich yak pastures and interesting traditional villages of Muna to Singdun. We cross a wooden cantilever bridge and reach a wide valley after climbing a moraine. Finally, on ascending along with the mountain passes we arrive at Kyanjing Gompa. There are a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. Overnight at guesthouse. Elevation of Kyanjing Gompa: 3798m/12460ft Trek duration: 4/5hrs
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Exploration day in Kyanjing Gompa
1 stop
6
Today you can rest or explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung, or ascend Kyangjin Ri directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Trek from Kyanjing Gompa to Lama Hotel
1 stop
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All day we will descend toward Lama Hotel via the same trail through which we hike yesterday. Taking a few breaks at a specific spot from where we can view the mountain, we will continue descending toward Lama Hotel overnight. Overnight at lama hotel. Elevation of Lama Hotel: 2340m/7675ft Trek duration: 5/6hrs
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru
1 stop
8
Breakfast at the hotel and start your trek to Thulo Syabru. You are taking a hike downhill from Lama Hotel to Bamboo and Pahiro Thapla, the next hour and a half is a steep, difficult, and stressful tilt to get to the peak. A very little tea shop at this peak offers soft drinks, tea, and a few snacks that can make people feel relaxed. The viewpoint provides a stunning view of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, and other nearby mountains. For about an hour, this is mainly a gentle uphill, not a tough walk that leads to Thulo Syapru where we rest for the evening. Elevation of Thulo Syabru: 2200 m Trek duration: 4/5 hrs
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Trek from Thulo Syabru to Lauri Binayak
1 stop
9
Breakfast at the tea house and start your way to Lauri Binayak. Leaving Thulo Syabru, follow the path ascending to Gosaikunda. The path is uphill for most of the day. After two hours of climbing, we shall reach Chandan Bari. Here, have a rest and explore the Cheese factory. Afterward, start ascending for another 2-3 hours to finally reach Lauri Binayak. After reaching Lauri Binayak check in at the tea house and rest for the day. Dinner and overnight at the Tea house. Elevation of Lauri Binayak: 3920 m Trek duration: 4/5 hrs.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Trek from Lauri Binayak to Gosaikunda
1 stop
10
Breakfast and start trekking to Gosaikunda. The trail from Lauri Binayak to Gosaikunda is very scenic. As we ascend, we shall see the mountains getting closer and the ocean of clouds below. On reaching Buddhist Gompa, the trail is a bit easier with regular ups and downs. After hiking for some time, we shall get the first glimpse of Saraswoti Kunda. It is one of 108 lakes around Gosaikunda. We also explore Bhairav Kunda or Naag Kunda. Later, we shall reach the Gosaikunda village beside the Gosaikunda Lake. Gosaikunda is a holy site for Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims. Hundreds of pilgrims travel here to take a holy bath and worship during the full moon of August. Elevation of Gosaikunda: 4380 m Trek duration: 3-4 hrs.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Trek from Gosaikunda to Dhunche
1 stop
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From Gosaikunda, you will follow the Trishuli Khola river and pass through small villages and forests as you make your way back to the village of Dhunche. The trail continues through more forests and small villages, with views of the Langtang Lirung and other peaks in the distance. As you approach Dhunche, you will pass through terraced fields and cross several small streams. Elevation of Dhunche: 2,030 m (6,660 ft) Trek duration: 6-7 hrs
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu
1 stop
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Breakfast and check out from the hotel. Drive to Kathmandu. The journey by car from Dhunche to Pokhara is likely to take around 4-5 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Enjoy the scenic ride to Kathmandu city. As soon as you reach Kathmandu, directly check in to the hotel, rest, and refresh. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Elevation of Kathmandu: 1300m Transportation: 4x4 Jeep Driving distance: 4-5 Hours
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Full-day Kathmandu city tour
1 stop
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Kathmandu Valley
Breakfast and proceed to the Kathmandu city tour. Our Guide will be there to pick you up and show you around Kathmandu. First, you will see Pashupatinath Temple: The temple lies 5 km to the east of the city center. Located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, this temple is the most revered Hindu temple in Nepal. Bagmati River is actually an extremely sacred river; Afterward visit Boudhanath as soon as we visit here, we’ll drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square- which is spread over an area of 6.88 sq. km, Bhaktapur showcases the splendor of the Golden Age of Nepali art and architecture. Built by King Anand Dev Malla in the 9th century, the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. We will stop here for a lunch and also you can try the famous dish from Bhaktapur called ‘Ju Ju dhau’ which is basically a curd also known as King curd. Check-in and rest in the hotel and proceed for later Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant or hotel and overnight at the hotel.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Departure
1 stop
14
Breakfast and check out from the hotel. You'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination. Transportation: Private car Driving duration: 20-30 min
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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