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Gosaikunda Trek

Gosaikunda TrekGosainkunda 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.

Itinerary in Details

Days 01 :

Arrive International airport meet and transfer to selected hotel in Kathmandu.

Days 02 :

Kathmandu sightseeing after breakfast:

Days 03 :

Drive by local bus from Kathamandu to starting point of trekking Dhunche (8/9 hours 170 km 1930 mtr.) stay over night at lodge.

Days 04 :

Trek to Syabru Village (6 hours 2560 mtr.) over night at lodge.

Days 05 :

Trek to Lauribinayak (3993 mtr. 7 hours walking) over night at lodge.

Days 06 :

Visit Gosainkund Lake (4230m 3 hrs.) explore around the lake after and back to Lauribinayak in the evening. over night at lodge.

Days 07 :

Trek back to Dhunche via Chandan bari “Yak Cheese factory” (7 hours walking) over night at lodge.

Days 08 :

Drive back to Kathmandu by public bus (8/9 hours driving) over night at hotel in own expenses.

Days 09 :

Shopping or personal activities in Kathmandu

Days 10 :

Depart Kathmandu or explore Kathmandu by self.

Price :

Person

1-3

4-6

7-10

10-15

16-20

20-30

 

 

US $

50

48

45

43

40

36

Camping

A

Per Person
Per Day

US $

40

38

36

35

33

30

Tea House

B

Per Person
Per Day

US $

25

50

75

90

130

180

Guide Porter
Per Day

C

Per Group

Service Includes :

National Park entry permit
Trekking permit
Land transportation to and fro
Accommodation in lodges during the trek
Food: three meals a day
A guide & required number of porter (s)
Essential equipment.
 

Service Excludes :

Personal expenses
Insurance
Tips
Emergency evacuation by Helicopter
Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike and road blockade etc.

 

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