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Gosainkunda Pass Trek is a Gosaikunda Lake trek to cross the famous mountain between Langtang and Helambu Valley. The exciting journey starts in Syabrubesi after the 8-hour drive from Kathmandu. This trek also begins from Sundarijal, Melamchi, Dupcheshwor, and Dhunche. Gosainkunda Pass (4610 m) is an hour away from the holy lakes at 4380 meters height, such as Bhairavkunda, Saraswati Kund, Surjekunda, Dudh Kunda, and Gosainkunda. Gosain and Kund translate a lake of Gosain (pilgrim). Afterwards, the high pass, Tharepati, separated Helambu and Sundarijal routes.
Gosainkunda Pass Trek is exciting to get Langtang Valley and the holy lakes of Nepal as the Ramsar Site on 23 September 2007. There is fascinating Tamang culture, an alpine village, a red panda trail, and unique flora with fauna. An hour before Gosaikunda, Lauribina Pass (3700 m) suggests magnificent views of the Annapurna and Langtang Himalayan range. Gosaikunda is a holy lake for Hindus all over the world. Every day is 5-6 hours of an adventure walk to the village, mountain valley, and forest with red panda.
At the age of truth, God Shiva created the Lake of Gosankunda. Once, Gods with Demons joined the churning of the ocean to obtain immortality water (Amrita). They found poison (Kalkut) that could be harmful to other Gods and demons. God Shiva sipped the Kalkut alone to save all human beings. God Shiva became Nilkantha (Blue-throated) later due to the poison. Afterwards, God Shiva went to the Himalayas for spring water. He thrust his trident (Trishul) to the mountain for the drinking water, which turned Gosaikunda Lake, a famous pilgrimage site.
Gosainkunda Lake Trek meets 10 thousand pilgrims annually in August to celebrate the Janai Purnima festival blessing with God Shiva. Devotees take ritual baths in the holy lake Gosaikunda and worship Lord Shiva. Numerous shamans celebrate Janai Purnima with dancing, wearing a typical dress drum set. In winter, snowfall diverted the lake into ice. The journey is worth exploring a red panda, Tamang culture, alpine vegetation, colourful wildflowers, Ramsar site with spectacular views of Annapurna (8091 m), Manaslu (8167 m), Langtang (7245 m), and Dorje Lakpa. Tourists book the summer trek to observe the wildflowers and red pandas near Sing Gompa (3300 m). Further trip information with a detailed itinerary is below.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport 1337 m
Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu - 6 hours
Day 03: Kathmandu to Syaphrubesi (1430 m) - 8 hours by bus
Day 04: Syaphrubesi to Lama Hotel (2380 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3420 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 06: Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3850 m) - 3/4 hours
Day 07: Rest day in Kyanjin Gompa
Day 08: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 09: Lama Hotel to Syabru (2150 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 10: Syabru to Sing Gompa (3300 m) - 4/5 hours
Day 11: Sing Gompa to Gosainkunda (4380 m) - 4/5 hours
Day 12: Gosainkunda to Ghopte (3430 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 13: Ghopte to Kutumsang (2470 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 14: Kutumsang to Chisapani (2205 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 15: Chisapani to Kathmandu (1350 m) - 4/5 hours
Day 16: Departure to Tribhuban International Airport
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport 1337 m
We meet at Tribhuban International Airport, take 25 minutes (6 km) drive with our guide to the hotel. Check-in hotel and guide will brief the program. Stay overnight at the hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu - 6 hours
Professional Tour Guide comes at 9 AM with a car to the hotel door. Explore the four UNESCO world heritage sites, Swayambhunath (1st century), Kathmandu Durbar Square (7th to 18th century), Pashupatinath (5th century) and Boudhanath (5th century).
Day 03: Kathmandu to Syaphrubesi (1430 m) - 8 hours by bus
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi is a 118 km distant bus that takes a minimum of 8 hours and the Jeep takes 5 hours. Local buses are available in the morning. Kathmandu to Galchhi is 50 km and Galchhi to Syaprubesi is 68 km distance (Syabrubesi to Rasuwagadhi is 16 km distance). Here are a few hotels with a power line. The view of Langtang Himal and Bhote Kosi valley is good from here. Dhunche to Syabrubesi is a 19 km road. Stay at a lodge in Syabrubesi.
Day 04: Syaphrubesi to Lama Hotel (2380 m) - 5/6 hours
After breakfast hike to cross Bhote Kosi. Climb uphill to Dovan (1640 m) in two hours. Dovan to Pairo (1675 m) takes 50 minutes. Here are two teashops. Pairo to Bambo (1960 m) takes an hour walk. Monkey, red panda and Himalayan black bear are recorded in this forest. Here are three hotels. Bambo to Rimche (2390 m) takes 1:15 hours. Here are two hotels with a good view. Rimche to Lama Hotel takes 20 minutes. There are three hotels. Stay overnight here.
Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3420 m) - 5/6 hours
Lama Hotel to Gumnachowk (2760m/9055ft) takes a 1:15 hours walk. Hike to Ghoda Tabela (3020 m) in 1:20 hours. See a view of Langtang Himal. Here are two hotels with an army post. Ghoda Tabela to Thang Shyap (3160 m) village reaches in 45 minutes walk. Hike to Langtang Village in 1:30 hours. There is a village, hotels with power lines.
Day 06: Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3850 m) - 3/4 hours
We walk from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa with uphill paths reached in 3 hours hike. The beautiful valley offers snow-capped mountain views. There are hotels, a cheese factory and a monastery. In summer blooms different wildflowers.
Day 07: Rest day in Kyanjin Gompa
After a hot breakfast, climb 2 hours to the hill north of the hotels to see glaciers and snow-capped mountain views. Reach up to Dag Batse Ri (4770 m). Watch the south Ganja La (5106 m) to trek Helambu region. Here are a few hiking trips to Langsisa and Tsergo Ri. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 08: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470 m) - 6/7 hours
Kyanjin Gompa to Langtang Village takes 2:00 hours to back. Descend to Ghoda Tabela (3020 m) in 2:10 hours. Here are two hotels. Climb downhill through the lush forest to Lama Hotel in 2:00 hours. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 09: Lama Hotel to Syabru (2150 m) - 5/6 hours
Walk downhill to Bambo (1960 m) in 1:35 hours. Here are three hotels. The trail descends from a forest to Pairo (1675 m) in 1 hour. We walk uphill to Syabru in 2:40 hours. The view of Ganesh Himal with a terraced field is beautiful. Tamang people live in this village. Stay overnight here.
Day 10: Syabru to Sing Gompa (3300 m) - 4/5 hours
We hike uphill from Syabru to Dursakang (2725 m) in 1:15 hours. We climb a ridge in 1:30 hours. The view of Ganesh Himal and Langtang peak is superb. The trail continues Sing Gompa for an hour. Sometimes red panda can be seen here. Here are two hotels and power. A cheese factory is there.
Day 11: Sing Gompa to Gosainkunda (4380 m) - 4/5 hours
We walk to Cholang Pati (3665 m) in 1:15 hours. We take an uphill to Laurebina (meaning without a stick, 3900 m) in 45 minutes. The uphill hiking goes Laurebina Pass (4185 m) for an hour. The view of Annapurna, Langtang and Ganesh Himal is pleasant. The walk continues to Gosainkunda for an hour. There are hotels and numerous holy lakes. Every year, Pilgrims celebrate the Janai Purnima festival in August.
Day 12: Gosainkunda to Ghopte (3430 m) - 6/7 hours
We climb to Gosaikunda pass (4610 m) takes an hour. Enjoy the view and hike downhill to Phedi (3780 m) in 2 hours. Here are two hotels for lunch. Climb uphill and downhill to Ghopte in 2:30 hours. Here are a few hotels. Stay overnight there.
Day 13: Ghopte to Kutumsang (2470 m) - 6/7 hours
We climb uphill to Tharepati (3580 m) in 2 hours. Here are a few lodges with views of Dorje Lakpa and others. The trail goes downhill to Mangengoth (3260 m) in 1:10 hours. The walk continues to Kutumsang (2470 m) in 3 hours. Here are a few hotels. Stay overnight there.
Day 14: Kutumsang to Chisapani (2205 m) - 6/7 hours
The hike goes downhill to Gul Bhanjyang (2130 m) in 2:15 hours. The walk continues to Chipling (2170 m) for 1:45 hours. We take an uphill hike to Chisapani in 2:10 hours. The Himalaya views and sunrise are outstanding there. Here are a few hotels with electricity. Stay overnight there.
Day 15: Chisapani to Kathmandu (1350 m) - 4/5 hours
We climb to Borong Bhanjyang (2420 m) in an hour. The walk goes downhill to Mul Kharka (1860 m) in 45 minutes. The trail continues downhill to Sundarijal (1390 m) in 40 minutes. There is a museum, water station that supplies drinking water to Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu is 15 km away takes 40 minutes drive. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 16: Departure to Tribhuban International Airport
The airport is 6 km away that offers 25 minutes drive. Get airport 3 hours before the flight departure. We wish you a safe and happy flight
