Gosaikunda is a lake in Nepal in Rasuwa district that is the site of regular Hindu pilgrimage. It is situated at the height of 4,380 meters from sea level, and melts and sips down to form the Trishuli River. It is on the way of a popular trekking route of Dhunche-Gosainkunda-Helambu trail. In fact there are 108 total lakes, small to medium in this area and also the challenging Lauribina La pass 4,610 meters on its outskirts.

Gosainkunda trek adjoins the famous Langtang trek in the same district. The lake remains frozen for 6 months in winter October to June. There are plenty of hotels along the route to Helambu trek. The best season to visit is June.

It is believed to have originated from the digging of the land by the Trishul (holy 3 pointed sword) of lord Shiva after he drank the poison from samudramanthan and desperately wanted cold water to drink to quench the overwhelming heat of the poison.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu. Full day’s sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu Temple complex at Pashupatinath and the biggest Buddhist stupa at Buddhanath. Also will visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Return to hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche which will take 7 hrs by bus or can drive by Land cruiser. Dhunche from where you will have a majestic mountains views including Ganesh Himal, few peaks of Langtang range and the Tibetan peaks. Overnight at hotel

Day 04: Dhunche to Chandanbari. You will climb all the way in the jungle. Chandanbari is a small town with few lodges and monastery. The Cheese factory here is the oldest in Nepal. Overnight at lodge

Day 05: Chandanbari to Gosainkunda passing Lauribinayak. After Passing the Lauribinayak the trail becomes much narrow and misty as well as change in vegetation too as the green vegetation becomes much deserted & rocky. From lauribinayak takes about 3 hrs to reach to Gosainkunda from the top you will see the beautiful Himalayan Ranges. Overnight at hotel

Day 06: Gosainkunda Lake back to Chandanbari. Overnight at Lodge

Day 07: Trek back to Dhunche. Overnight at Hotel

Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel

Day 09: Free day in Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel

Day 10: Final departure. Transfer to airport.