The Gosaikunda Lake Trek perfectly blends spirituality and adventure. The lakes, mainly the Gosainkunda Lake, hold high religious and cultural significance for the locals, who are devotees of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Shamanism. These lakes are also the origin of the Trisuli River.
Every year, around mid-August, on the full moon day of the Bhadra month, devotees of Lord Shiva and Shamanism from all over Nepal make their way to the lakes to celebrate the Janai Purnima festival and perform various rituals and prayers. Trekking during this period can be an insightful journey and a first-hand festival experience.
During the trek, you will encounter various holy lakes like the Gosainkunda, Saraswati Kunda, Suryakunda, Bhairavkunda, Ganeshkunda, and many more. There are numerous glacial lakes, both large and small, scattered throughout the area. Trekking through villages, lush pine, and rhododendron forests with splendid mountain vistas, you will reach the lake areas in a few days. Moreover, the trek is an opportunity to explore the daily life of the villagers, mainly of the Tamang and Hyolmo communities.
The Gosainkunda Lake Trek provides impressive panoramic views of mountain ranges like the Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Rolwaling, Dorje Lakpa, and a few Tibetan peaks. Likewise, the area boasts diverse wildlife and is known for being home to the exotic Red Panda. And, if you are trekking during the springtime, the forest will captivate you with the colorful blooming flowers and their fragrance filling the air as you walk by.
Gosaikunda Lake Trek Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (2020 M), 6-7 hours
Day 2: Trek to Sing Gompa (3300 M), 5 hours
Day 3: Trek to Gosainkunda (4380 M), 5 hours
Day 4: Trek to Ghopte (3440 M) via Laurebina Pass (4610 M), 6-7 hours
Day 5: Trek to Kutumsang (2470 M), 6-7 hours
Day 6: Trek to Chisapani (2165 M), 6-7 hours
Day 7: Trek to Sundarijal (1460 M) and drive to Kathmandu (1350 M), 4 hours
