Gosainkunda Lake Trek - 10 Days
10 Days
4,610 M
Moderate to Fairly Challenging
Jeep and Van
3*** Star Hotels and Tea House
Tea House
The Gosainkunda Trek takes you to the one of the holiest lakes in Asia for Hindus to the place where Lord Shiva stabbed his trident into the ground to create the wild waters of the Trisuli River. Thousands of Hindu Pilgrims from Nepal, India and other countries visit Gosainkunda to pay their homage to the holy Lake every year. The trek provides some magnificent views of the great Himalayas. The route we take is connected from Kathmandu to Dhunche and from Dhunche the trekking begins for a total of 18 days going along the ridge, through rhododendron and juniper forests up to Gosainkunda Lake and back to Kathmandu.A beautiful journey less troden and a bit of a secret gem. You are amongst some wonderfully colourful people with awe inspiring vistas of the highest mountains in the world.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 Arrival At Kathmandu, Meet At Airport And Transfer To Hotel Afternoon Briefing About A Tour. O/N At Hotel
When you arrive at Kathmandu airport, you will be welcomed by the representative of our company who will take the hotel.You will be served welcome dinner in the evening.O/N at Hotel
Day 2: Day 2 Morning Meeting With Guide And Private Drive To Sundarijal And Trek To Chisapani, Walking 4 Hours. O/N At Tea House
After breakfast, we head to Sundarijal which is 1 hour drive from Kathmandu. Our trekking starts from here. The trial follows breathtaking dense forests with trees like oak, pine, rhododendron and others. The large pipe which can be seen along supplies water to Kathmandu. On your way, you will be welcomed by the views of Annapurna in the west, Ganesh Himal in the West and Numbur in the East. The trek of day 2 ends on reaching Chisapani where we stay overnight in a tea house. Chisapani is a very beautiful place from where the Himalayan ranges Dorgelakpa and Langtang can be seen.
Day 3: Day 3 Trek To Kutumsang. Walking 6 Hours, O/N At Tea House
After taking breakfast at Chisapani, we walk for 1 and half hours to reach Pati Bhanjyang which is a large village inhabited by the people of Tamang community. Our trial the reaches to the height of 2470 m and then we descend to reach Gul Bhanjyang which is also a Tamang village. Then, we hike to reach the altitude of 2620 m and continue our journey to travel down to Khutumsang. On reaching there, we will witness the splendid views of Himalayan ranges. We spend the night in a tea house.
Day 4: Day 4 Trek To Tharepati. Walking 5 Hours, O/N At Tea House
From Khutumsang, the trail ascends through forest with splendid views across to Numbur, Jugal Himal and many other snowcapped peaks, before we arrive a ridge form where a short descend brings us to Mangan Kharka at an altitude 3285 m. Then, the trail gradually gains altitude as we pass through the pine and rhododendron forest enjoying the good views down into the Helambu valley and across to Jugal Himal and Numbur. Finally reach at Tharepati where we spend the night.
Day 5: Day 5 Trek To Phedi Walking 5 Hours , O/N At Tea House
From Tharepati, the trail descends to a stream and ascends along the ridge, through rhododendron and juniper forests, to Ghopte at 3359m. From here, we again ascend to Phedi. This is such a nice trek which offers unimaginable view of Laurebina pass. We stay overnight at the tea house.
Day 6: Day 6 Trek To Gosainkunda Walking 6 Hours, O/N At Tea House
The trail ascends all the way to Laurebina pass at 4610m, pass four small lakes and descends through rugged trials and we finally reach Gosaikunda. There are three sacred lakes in Gosainkunda- Saraswati Kunda, Bharavi Kunda and Gosaikunda. This third lake is particularly sacred and is a place of pilgrimage in summer. According to the legend, this lake was created by Lord Shiva himself when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after he drank the poison which was a by-product while churning the ocean by “Suras” and “Asuras” for ambrosia. Overnight stay at a tea house.
Day 7: Day 7 Trek To Sing Gompa (Chandanbari) , Walking 6 Hours, O/N At Tea House
From the lake- Saraswati Kunda, the trail ascends to a ridge. There are good views across Langtang valley to Langtang Lirung. To the west are dramatic views of Himalchuli, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. From this ridge, we descend to Sing Gompa via Laurebina. There is a small monastery and a cheese factory in Sing Gompa. Stay over night at a tea house.
Day 8: Day 8 Trek To Dhunche, Walking 4 Hours, O/N At Tea House
Today after breakfast, we trek down all the way to Dhunche through the forest of oaks, firs and rhododendrons. Dhunche is district head quarter of Rasuwa. Stay overnight at a tea house.
Day 9: Day 9 Local Drive To Kathmandu, Drive 6 Hours. O/N At Hotel
Today after an early morning breakfast, your guide will take you to the bus station for day scenic countryside and then we drive back to Kathmandu through the bumpy road till Betrabati Bazaar. After Betrabati Bazaar, the road gets better to Kathmandu.
Day 10: Day 10 Airport Drop As Per Schedule
The Cost Include(s)
- Airport pick up and drop (private transport) as per the itinerary
- City sightseeing tour,
- 3 * Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Professional registered local guide trained in first aid
- Twin sharing, comfortable and clean private room during the trek.
- Trekking Map for each trek member,
- Nepal Social Treks Gear –loan of sleeping bag, duffel bag if needed for trek
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All necessary paper work and national park entry permits.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).permit.
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
The Cost Exclude(s)
- Extra Meals in Kathmandu.
- Personal Trekking Equipment
- Extra nights accommodation in Kathmandu,
- Personal expenses
- Personal shopping and laundry, shower , mineral water, internet, battery charging etc.
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others personal expenses
Booking
Review
Island Peak expedition
Nepal Social Treks was the most professional company I have travelled with. The airport pickup was smooth, followed by a nice stay at their hotel in Kathmandu. A day trip around Kathmandu was planned and despite being cut short, it was a very enjoyable tour. Pasang Sherpa, the trekking guide for my trip was a highly experienced guide and mountaineer and gave me an authentic Nepalese experience as we walked through the Himalayas. When it came time to summit Island Peak, I had absolute confidence in his ability to keep me safe at all times, and he led the expedition at my pace. As an inexperienced climber, Pasang made sure I had all the required skills before going onto the mountain. The transition from trekking to life back in Kathmandu was easy, and Basu and the team from Nepal Social Treks made sure I had a comfortable and enjoyable few days prior to leaving Nepal. I would recommend anyone thinking of trekking or mountaineering in Nepal to book with Nepal Social Treks as they will tailor the trip to your needs and you will be treated incredibly well for the entire trip.
Perfect taste of Nepal
Did the Explore Nepal tour 11 days and was the only one on the tour. The tour was very well organized, hitting all the main attractions to give a good flavour of Nepal. Operator was very responsive to questions and requests. Accommodations were better than expected with excellent beds and breakfasts. Highly recommend.
Two First-Timers, One Incredible ABC Trek—Thanks to an Amazing Team!
If you’re scanning through endless trek companies in Nepal (like we did!), trust me—Nepal Social Treks and Expedition is the one you’ll end up loving. We literally made a massive Excel sheet comparing quotations from almost every company out there 😂… and guess who came out on top? These guys! From day one, Sushila was our guiding light. She answered every tiny question we threw at her—with so much patience and warmth. And then there’s Mr. Basu, the owner. I only spoke to him a couple of times (because the Gen-Z protest had us all restless), but the way he comforted us on the call… rare to see that kind of calm reassurance from someone at his level. Truly appreciated. Now comes the funniest part—this was actually our FIRST EVER TREK! People still look at us like we’re crazy when we say that, but honestly… why not? We’ve always been the type who happily walk into troubles since childhood 😄. And then came Suraj, our guide—calm, kind, and the perfect person to handle two excited first-timers like us. Honestly, I don’t think I can put into words how beautiful the entire trek felt. I’ve been travelling for 10+ years but Nepal… Nepal completely changed my relationship with the mountains. Never felt this kind of addiction before! If you’re planning a trek or trip in Nepal and want something that fits your budget without compromising comfort—this is your team. The hotels they arranged, the car, everything was so well taken care of. When you travel after a hectic work life, you want peace and a headache-free experience. You don’t want to lead or worry about small things. And that’s exactly what this amazing team provides. A huge thank you to Mr. Basu, Sushila, Suraj, and everyone at Nepal Social Trek for giving us a trip we’ll remember forever. ❤️ P.S. Already planning the Manaslu Circuit with them next! 🌄✨
I had an incredible experience doing the Manaslu Circuit trek!! As I was the only one who had booked, they paired me with another solo girl from a different company which worked super well. Our guide Nekhil was attentive, supportive and made us feel really safe. He was clearly a very experienced guide and gave us lots of tips to manage the altitude and trekking, plus having lots of fun together along the way! Our porter Chhiring was awesome too! Not only were the views incredible, it felt so nice to be ‘looked after’ and have everything taken care of so we could just enjoy ourselves. This included by the office in Kathmandu, who were so helpful and generous in giving me an extra day in a nearby hotel and lending me some gear. I couldn’t have been happier with the experience! I would definitely recommend :))
Hey, this was awesome! The Agency made all well, and especially, Ngima Sherpa is the best guide ever! He made my experience on everest view trek special and wonderful. His heartwarming, calm and respectful behaviour let me feel welcome and my needs during trek seen. He knows a lot of trekking and the insides there in the mountains, showed me all possible in that 7 days and has my full 5-star review. Always again!
Amazing experience! We had a very loving and caring guide Narayan. Also not possible without our porters 💜💜
