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North of Kathmandu in the shadow of the amazing Langtang Mountains is 108 sacred lakes of the Gosainkunda. These lakes are like shimmering teardrops left by the ancient gods who created the high mountains of the Himalayas.
The Gosainkunda Lakes Trekking is just five days of fun trekking in the midst of some of the most beautiful scenery in Nepal. Close to Kathmandu, you will soon be immersed in the mountain serenity that only the Himalayas can offer.
This is a higher elevation trek and combines great scenery with local culture as well as religious heritage. Pass through Sherpa villages as well as through dense jungles filled with mountain animals. Keep your eyes open to see those creatures that call the Himalayas home.
Some of the mountain ranges you can see from this trek include Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang. This is a short trek that offers everything the longer treks do while taking a lot less time to see.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up from all hotels inside ring road including Boudha area.
Itinerary
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1
The first day is around a seven-hours drive by bus to reach the district city of Dhunche Bazar (Elev. 2,030 m/6,660 ft). The center of Rasuwa District, here you see some fabulous cultural sites along the way. We are leaving the Kathmandu Valley behind as we cross the Valley Ridge and enter into new territory. This is a much more remote country with farms and forests. We will spend the night at a local hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
The morning sun now reveals the beauty of the Langtang Range north of us as begin our trek. We enjoy a good, local breakfast as we begin walking northward from Dhunche Bazar. There are forests of pine and rhododendron. Keep watch and you’ll see deer and pheasants along with a variety of birds. Deeper in the jungle are the Himalayan Black Bear and the red pandas. You probably won’t see them, but keep a watch and you might get lucky. We are walking toward the little village of Chandanbari (Elev. 3,250 m/10,663 ft) where we will spend the night. It’s a lot of climbing today and we’ll be more than ready for a good night’s sleep. Trekking time is around five hours.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
We are climbing above the tree line as we make our way to the sacred lakes of Gosainkunda (Elev. 4,380 m/14,370 ft). This is where Lord Shiva put down his Trisul and created these beautiful lakes. Our destination is the largest of these lakes where there is a major festival every August. This area is home to the Tamang mountain people. Explore around the lake as we see Lirung Himal’s snowcapped peak before us. On the way we get to explore some quaint little villages like Lauribinayek with its stone homes and terraced farms. Everywhere we look today will be great scenic beauty. Trekking time is around 5 hours.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
We drop quickly in elevation as we make our way to Dhunche Bazar. We leave the open vistas behind as we dip below the tree line and pass through the thick jungles. We return to our hotel and turn in for the night after around a 7 hour downhill trek.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Thamel
After breakfast we board local bus and begin to head back to Kathmandu. The bus ride is nice after three days of trekking. We watch the little villages pass by as we move toward the capital city. The local people are friendly on the bus. They are curious because they don’t get to see many visitors in this part of Nepal. It’s amazing just how much there is to do around Kathmandu and the surrounding Valley. As you return, you will no doubt with you could see some other amazing places in Nepal. The people at Himalayan Advisor will be happy to show you some more interesting places to see and visit in not only around the Kathmandu Valley, but throughout all of Nepal.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Drive to dhunche
Trek to Chandanbari
Trek to Gosainkunda
Trek back to Dhunche
Return to Kathmandu
Additional info
- 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
- Hiking Dress
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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