Gosaikunda Trek

Overview: 

         A holy trail located within the famous Langtang National Park, which is just a few hours drive from the capital city, Kathmandu.Its a very famous trekking route so this trail is properly managed with hotels and lodges all the way till Gosaikunda. 

Gosaikunda area has been delineated as a religious site. Hindu mythology attributes Gosaikunda as the abode of the Hindu deities Shiva and Gauri. The Hindu scriptures Bhagavata Purana, Vishnu Purana and the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata refer to Samudra manthan, which is directly related to the origin of Gosaikunda. Its waters are considered holy and of particular significance during the Gangadashahara and the Janai Purnima festivals when thousands of pilgrims from Nepal and India visit the area.

According to legend the spring that feeds the pond in the Kumbheshwar temple complex in Patan is connected to Gosaikunda. Therefore, those who cannot make the long journey to the lake, can visit Kumbeshwar Pokhari instead. 

The best part about this trek is that one can start and end  this trek from any of the below 4 places:  

• Dhunche
• Thulo Shaphru
• Sundarijal  
• Melamchi

Highest Altitude: Lauribina Pass (4610m) 

  Accomodation: Hotels and Tea Houses all along the way. 

  Day 1

• Kathmandu - Dhunche (1960m) : 6-7 hrs Bus Ride 
• Dhunche - Deurali (2625m): 2-3 hrs walk
• Deurali - Dimsa (3007m) : 1-2 hrs
• Dimsa - Chandanbari/Sing Gompa(3220m): 1-2 hrs

Day 2

• Chandanbari(3220m) - Cholang Pati(3520m): 1-2 hrs
• Cholang Pati - Lauribina(3901m) : 1-2 hrs
• Lauribina - Gosaikunda(4380m): 2-3 hrs

Day 3

• Gosaikunda(4380m) - Lauribina Pass(4610m): 1-2 hrs
• Lauribina Pass - Phedi(3740m): 2-3 hrs
• Phedi - Ghopte(3480m): 1-2 hrs
• Ghopte - Thadepati(3630m): 2-3 hrs

Day 4

• Thadepati(2470m) - Magin Goth(3235m): 2-3 hrs
• Magin Goth - Kutumsang(2470m): 2-3 hrs
• Kutumsang - Chanaute: 2-3 hrs
• Chanaute - Ktm Via Banepa: 4-5 hrs Bus Ride

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