Gosainkunda Lake Trek

For those that are in search of tranquility and solitude; the Gosainkunda lake trek will definitely exceed your expectations. Tantalizing views of the snow-laden mountains along with religious hymns and a chilling sense of liveliness is what builds the Gosainkunda lake trek and furthermore, prepares for a spiritual awakening too. Traversing through the Langtang National Park, the Gosainkunda Lake Trek is a brilliant depiction of the beauty of the region.

The trek commences in Kathmandu and after exploring the major UNESCO world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley; then we prepare the necessary equipment and documents. Afterward, an 8-hour drive takes us to Dhunche with picturesque views of the Trishuli River, green hills, and far away mountains along the way. From Dhunche, we begin the long walk to Thulo Syabru. The route amazes us with a delightful display of wilderness and slight glimpses of Tamang settlements. The trail gets a bit steep and uphill on the trail to Lauri Binayak. The views of the Annapurna and Langtang Himalayan range further invigorate us.

Walking along mountain-side cliffs and desolate land ultimately leads us to the Gosainkunda Lake. The lake sits on the base of mountains and its water feed the Trishuli River. This place is a pilgrimage hub and you can see people busy in prayers here. The lake has a religious history that dates back to Lord Shiva. After exploring the lake, we begin our way back. We head towards Chandanbari and along the way, we can see local people and fellow trekkers. The descending trail demands full attention and we take a breather at Shin Gompa. From Chandanbari, we again back at Dhunche. Then we will take a vehicle, to drive back to Kathmandu.

A trek like this demands proper assistance and knowledge. We, at Danphe Adventure Treks, specialize in this aspect. With years of experience and expertise, we provide full support to anyone that wishes to trek with us at reasonable rates.

Trip Overview & Key Facts

DURATION

10 days

MAX ALTITUDE

4380 m

TRIP GRADE

Moderate

MIN. GROUP

2 People people

GEOGRAPHY

LOCATION

Rasuwa, North from Kathmandu Valley

RELIGION

ETHNIC PEOPLE

ACCOMMODATION

TRANSPORTATION

Key Highlights

Breathtaking scenery of the Gosainkunda Lake.
Awesome views of the Annapurna, Langtang, and Ganesh Himal ranges.
Explore the Langtang National Park an opportunity to catch sights of the Red Panda and other rare animals.
Experience the Tamang culture and lifestyle.
Take a sightseeing tour around the culturally enriched Kathmandu Valley.

Trip Itinerary

After your arrival at TIA (Tribhuban International Airport), a company representative will transfer you to the trip hotel. You can relax and refresh at the hotel. Later, you participate in a trek briefing at with our members of the company. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

AccommodationsHotel

Today, you explore the major UNESCO world heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley which include Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. We will also explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and relish the prime medieval architecture on display at the palace courtyard. After exploring these sites, we will head to our hotel where we prepare for the upcoming trek. Meet our guides and porters who will accompany you in the trek. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

AccommodationsHotel

Meals Provided Breakfast

An early morning drive takes us to Dhunche which can be opted either by a private or public vehicle. We go through the winding roads of the Trishuli River and the road provides an eloquent view of rushing rivers, forests and terraced fields. We arrive at Dhunche which is the headquarters of the Langtang national park. Overnight in Dhunche.

AccommodationsHotel

Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Our trek initially descends through forests and we can observe the Trishuli River. As we cross suspension bridges, we make a steep climb along a stream. We reach the Bharkhu village which proudly displays its Sherpa traditions. Our walk continues along the ridges and after having lunch at Brabal village, we head towards Thulo Syabru. Overnight stay at Thulo Syabru.

AccommodationsTea house/Lodge

Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We can get a dazzling view of the mountain range in the early morning at Thulo Syabru. We follow the pine and rhododendron forests as the trail becomes a bit uphill with slowly disappearing greenery. The ascent takes us to Cholangpati and later we arrive at Lauribinayak. The sunset is pretty beautiful here and we are blessed with the view of the Langtang mountain ranges. Overnight stay at Lauribinayak.

AccommodationsTea house/Lodge

Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Wake up early and observe the beautiful sunrise that illuminates the Himalayas in the Annapurna, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, and the Langtang ranges. We walk through the alpine landscape and get some glimpses of life in the countryside. We arrive at the Gosainkunda Lake which sits on the base of astounding peaks. It is a religious site to the Hindus and Buddhists. In winter, the lake completely freezes which further accentuates its beauty. Overnight stay at Gosainkunda.

AccommodationsTea house/Lodge

Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After spending the night in Gosainkunda Lake we head towards Chandanbari. Along the way, we can see the breathtaking scenery of the Langtang range. The downhill pathcontinues and you have to be careful. We arrive at Chandanbari after crossing Lauribinayak and Cholangpati. Here, we also explore the Shin Gompa and learn about Buddhism influenced lifestyle there. Overnight stay at Chandanbari.

AccommodationsTea house/Lodge

Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The trail from Chandanbari to Dhunche is a relatively short one and does not include heavy trekking. We walk through populated trails and pass Dimsa and Deurali on the way. We arrive at Dhunche just before lunch and we shall spend the remainder of the day in Dhunche. Pack your bags and get ready for tomorrow. Overnight in Dhunche.

AccommodationsHotel

Meals Provided Breakfast and Lunch

Today, we drive to Kathmandu. The drive takes us about 7 hours and it includes going through the winding highway along the ravishing Trishuli River. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will transfer you to your hotel. You can explore the alleys and markets in the city if you are up for it. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

AccommodationsHotel

Meals Provided Breakfast and Dinner

Today is your final day in Nepal and our representative will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.

Trip Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Airport Pickups and drops in a private vehicle.
Hotel in Kathmandu and with breakfast as per the Itinerary.
Cultural tour at Kathmandu with Guide in private vehicle.
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
All Ground and Air Transportation during the Trek.
An experienced, English speaking, and friendly guide and Porter (1 Porter 2 trekkers).
Salary for the staff including their food, drinks, accommodation, and transportation.
All necessary paper works, Conservation entry permits, and TIMS card.
An arrangement for emergency helicopter service which will be paid by your travel insurance.
Sleeping bag, down jacket and trekking map, if necessary,( to be returned after the trek)
All government taxes, vat, and local taxes.

Cost Excludes

Nepal entry visa fee. (You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan international airport (Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos & 25 USD.
International airfare.
Your travel insurance (compulsory).
Meals in Kathmandu
Entry fees for cultural tours.
Personal expenses (alcoholic, non-alcoholic drinks bar bills, battery charge, extra porter, boiled water shower, etc.).
Tips for guide, porter and driver

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Traveler Reviews

Shishir Sharma Banjade

Oct 20, 2025 · Hiking

Our Everest Base Camp trek with Magical Nepal went beyond every expectation we had. What first pulled us towards them was the level of detail on their website. The trek descriptions, itineraries, and planning material made it far easier to work out which adventure was actually the right one for us.

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Trekkers with snowy peaks

Shishir Sharma Banjade

Oct 20, 2025 · Hiking

Our Everest Base Camp trek with Magical Nepal went beyond every expectation we had. What first pulled us towards them was the level of detail on their website. The trek descriptions, itineraries, and planning material made it far easier to work out which adventure was actually the right one for us.

Hiker at sunrise

Trekkers with snowy peaks

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FAQs

Currently, all the foreign nationalities (except Indians) require a visa to enter Nepal. Visas are obtainable from embassies abroad or on arrival at Kathmandu’s Airport. If getting the visa at the airport be prepared for long queues. You will also need to provide one passport photo and the $50 USD fee for 30 days.

Gosainkunda Lake Trek requires you to trek at an altitude of maximum 4380m and up to 5-7 hours per day, with a small 5-7 kg bag. We recommended you to train with long hikes and/or a sport of your choice (e.g. jogging).

There is no age restriction for doing this trip, but if you are under 16 it will better to trek with your parents. You must be health-conscious during the trek.

Included:

Guides and Porters
Transportation (including airport transfers)
Accommodation
Permits & national park fees
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
All meal during the trek
Seasonal fruits

Excluded:

International flights to Kathmandu
Food – (while you are in City)
Showers on Trek
Tips
Visa fees (typically $50 USD)
Personal travel/rescue insurance

You will stay in the Hotel while you are in the city of Kathmandu, which is like a 3-star category. The hotel has access to showers and intermittent internet.

But while you are in trekking Tea House/lodges are the place where you spend the night during the trek, which is very basic. The room is pretty small with twin sharing and a common washroom. Some places have squat style toilets, whilst others have a western style. Shower does not always offer warm water and most teahouses will charge you for use of a hot shower.

Meals will be served as per the menu of the teahouse/lodges. Where you can find a variety of dishes like Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan, Continental, etc, to choose. Tea, coffee, bakery items, snacks, bars eggs, etc can also be found easily.

The currency used in Nepal is Nepalese Rupees (NPR). You are unable to get NPR outside of Nepal and therefore you will need to exchange money in Kathmandu. The easiest currency to exchange is USD and Euro. You can also withdraw NPR from the ATM but check with your bank about the relevant charges to do this.

Yes, there is facility of bank and ATM at Sybrubensi and Dhunche.

There is a huge change of AMS problem i.e. Acute Mountain Sickness problem. It may cause some problems as you trek higher above 3500-meter altitude (11,482 ft.). But don’t worry about that. We have carefully designed our Gosasinkunda lake trek itinerary with sufficient time for acclimatization and less walking time each day. And our experienced trek guide will be helping you with it.

Yes, you need to be insured before the adventure trekking in Nepal from your home country. However, we will be always with you taking care of throughout the whole Gosainkunda lake trek.

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