Gosaikunda Frozen Lake Trek - 9 Days

Gosaikunda Frozen Lake Trek - 9 Days

Trip At Glance

Trip duration

09 Days

Altitude

4,380 m

Transportation

Flight / Private Vehicle

Accommodation

Lodge / Tea House

Best month

Autumn / spring

Meals

BLD

Group Size

1 - 12 Px

Difficulty

Moderate

Overview And Highlights

Gosainkunda Lake (4380m) is an alpine freshwater located in Langtang National Park in Rasuwa district. There are as many as 9 lakes in the vicinity of Gosainkunda including Saraswoti Kunda and Bhairav Kunda. 

 

Gosainkunda Lake is a renowned pilgrimage site and a popular trekking destination for both Nepali and international tourists. You will have to trek for a few days along forests, hills and streams to reach Gosainkunda. Trekkers will be able to capture majestic views of Lantang, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu ranges.

 

During winter period (December till February) the water in the lake freezes into thick ice, so it is also called Gosainkunda Frozen lake. Every year during August full moon, thousands of pilgrims gather around the lake to celebrate. Due to its proximity to Kathmandu and road accessibility, this trek can be done throughout the year.
 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2 :  Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing.  By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1966

Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.) takes about seven hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 4 : Trek from Dhunche to Sing Gompa

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge

After breakfast ttakes about five hours. Enjoy walking along a forested path covered with pine, silver oak and rhododendron. There is a cheese factory and a Buddhist monastery in Sing Gompa. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 5 : T trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4361

Early morning trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4361m.) via. Lauribinayak La (3920m.) takes about five and half hours. The first part involves crossing Lauribinayak and then heading steeply to Gosaikunda. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda, and Gosainkunda. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 6 : Gosaikunda to Sing Gompa

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3250

 Trek early morning from Gosaikunda to Sing Gompa (3250m.) or Chandan Bari (3250m.) takes about four and half hours. The trail descends all the way to Sing Gompa passing Lauribanayak with magnificent views of Langtang and Manaslu. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 7 : Trek from Sing Gompa to Dhunche

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge

Following breakfast, trek from Sing Gompa to Dhunche takes about six hours. Past Chandanbari, the trail descends through pine forest, crosses Trisuli River to arrive at Dhunche. The view of Ganesh Himal became visible along this trail section. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 8 : Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu by bus

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1300

After morning breakfast, drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu by bus takes about seven hours. It is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu and you will be rewarded with scenic vistas of rivers, mountains, forests and terraced hills. Stay overnight at lodge. 

Day 9 : Final Departure

Food
Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

What Is Included ?

a) Kathmandu

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
  • 3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
  • One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
  • Souvenirs (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.) 

b) Trekking

  • One trekking guide (if there are 10 or more participants, we will provide 2 trekking guides)
  • One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
  • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) 
  • Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
  • Trekking equipment: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking poles
  • Entry permits for Langtang National Park
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
  • Land transportation from Kathmandu to Dhunche and from Dhunche to Kathmandu by regular public bus

Note: If you wish to travel by private jeep instead of local bus before and after the trek, then it costs extra US$200. 

  • Insurance and equipment for all guides and porters 
  • First aid kit
  • Tax, VAT and our service charge 
  • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

What Is Excluded?

  • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for involved staffs 
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu 
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu 
  • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

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