Gosainkunda lake is the holy lakes for Hindus,
Gosainkunda (4,380), where pilgrims congregate
on specific days of the year wash off theri
sins. It is situated at an altitude of 4,380
meters and cradled amidst craggy peaks.
Thousands of people trek to this glacial lake
every August. The trek passes through varied
landscapes ranging from evergreen forest,
cascading waterfalls and turbulent streams to
alpine grass and barren mountainsides. Besides
the famous Gosainkunda Lake, the other lakes in
the neighborhood are Nagkunda, Bhairabkunda,
Saraswatikunda and Surajkunda. Gosainkunda lies
to the north-west of Helambu beyond a
4.602-meters high pass. However, the best
approach to Gosainkunda is through Trishuli
valley, 71 kilometers north-west of Kathmandu.
Trishuli valley is linked with Kathmandu. by a
motorable road. |