The first day of your journey starts a drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche.After reaching in Dhunche which is the headquarter of Rasuwa district. Dhunche is the main starting point of your trek to Gosaikunda.
Nepal is popular for scenic beauty and magnificent views of Himalayas. Gosaikunda 5 days trek is one of the best and most famous trekking destinations of Himalayas. This trek is one of the famous short trekking in Nepal. It’s famous for a glimpse into the diverse landscape, culture, and nature of Nepal. Gosaikunda lake is the holiest place for both Hindus and Buddhists. You can get a new experience high altitude trekking in Nepal within a short period. This trek provides you with spectacular views of snow mountain peaks, flora, and fauna from the first day. You could visit beautiful, lush green forests of rhododendron, oak, pine, and birch on the way to Gosaikunda trek. It is perfect for those travelers who have a short time but want to Himalaya hiking experience.
Trek to the Gosaikunda valley is one of the most preferred treks in the Langtang region. Moreover, when a trip to Gosainkunda Lake is added to the trek, it becomes more interesting. Both adventure seeking people and religious devotees choose this trek. The trek offers strikingly enchanting views of mountains, glaciers, valleys, and hills. The major highlight of this trek is Gosainkunda lake, which is the largest lake in the region with the surface of 34 acres and situated at the altitude of 4,380 m/14,370 ft. The creek flows down to form the Trishuli River and remains frozen during the winter. The lake also has religious significance for Hindus and Buddhists. Devotees consider the water from the lake as holy water and visit the place to take a bath. During the Janai Purnima festival in August, thousands of pilgrims visit this place from across Nepal as well as India.
Apart from the religious significance, the Gosaikunda area is highly chosen by the trekkers because of its richness in natural beauty. Trekking through the region offers you a splendid view of mountains along with eye-catching landscapes. Mostly the trek requires uphill climbing, but the picturesque beauty around and the view from the top of the hills will make you forget the arduous walk. In addition to Gosainkunda lake, there are 108 lakes in the area, which is also another reason for the increasing number of trekkers in this region. You will come across many icy lakes during the trip. People take dips in these lakes considering the water holy although the water is cold.
The first day of your journey starts a drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche.After reaching in Dhunche which is the headquarter of Rasuwa district. Dhunche is the main starting point of your trek to Gosaikunda.
From Dhunche, you will trek to Chandanwari also known as Singompa, a famous monastery in the area. if you are interested to visit in a monastery than you can visit and also provides a glimpse into the local culture of Rasuwa district. if you visit early in Chandanwari you can visit the cheese factory.
Your trekking destination is Gosaikunda which is the most significant lake of this trek in where there are more than dozens of small and big lakes surrounding area. Saraswati Kunda (Lake), RagatKund, Chandra Kund, Bhairav Kund, DudhKund, and AmaKund are some of the major lakes of Gosaikunda which is a beautiful lake with Hindu devotees visiting it all around the year. if you want to explore Magnificient mountains surround this lake on all sides and offers the best sunrise and sunset.
Customize this trip with help from our local travel specialist that matches your interests.
You can get an On Arrival Visa at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon arrival. If you are planning to get a visa from your country visit the Nepalese Embassy there. If you are traveling by land through India, then the visa is provided by the Immigration office at the border. You need to have a valid passport and passport-size photographs to complete the visa acquisition process. The visa fee varies according to your holidays in Nepal. For 14 days, $25 For 30 days, $40 For 60 days, $100
You need just to fill up the booking form. We will email the details after we receive a booking form. Minimum deposit amount, i.e. 25% of the total amount must be paid in advance within ten days of the booking confirmation for reservation of your pace in the team. The remaining balance must be paid before 30 days of the trip.
Our official guide will be in front of the arrival gate by showing the placard to pick you from the airport.
We will book a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu with a comfort and luxury room. 24-hour hot water and wifi facilities will be available in the Hotel. The hotel can also be provided as per your requirements.
The bedrooms will have essential amenities and a shared toilet There will be no heating facility in the bedroom, but the dining hall will have a chimney heater. We will provide sleeping bags during a trek but you can bring yours as well.
You will get 3-4 showers during the trip. You can order the hot water, but only a few lodges would provide it. Due to extreme cold and snowy weather, you might not require taking a shower too often. Our guide will provide other instructions on maintaining personal hygiene.
You can have Chinese, American, Local Tibetan food, Indian and Nepali cuisine. You can choose to have either vegetarian or non-vegetarian food.
We will provide porters to carry your luggage, Every two trekkers for one porter. You will only be carrying your day backpack with valuable things. We will also provide you with luggage if you do not have one.
Most of the areas will not have an internet facility but will have a telephone facility. Our guides will also be carrying cell phones in case you need to reach out to someone.
All our guides speak good English and are licensed and certified by the Nepal government.
You will not have to pay the extra amount for a guide and porter. Your trek amount will include the salaries for a guide and porter but you can give some tips yourself.
We take from 2-20 persons in a group. If there is a larger group from the same organization, college, University, or family we can also manage for that. We also arrange a private trip according to the requirements.
You will need to be moderately fit for most of our treks. But for trips that take longer days and take higher altitudes like in any trek, you will need extra fitness. It all depends on the trip you choose.
If you have any emergency injuries or high altitude sickness it will cover any medical treatments, trip cancellation, or helicopter evacuation in case of emergency. Our government-trained guides will assist you in any emergency that arises during the trek.
The money will not be refunded even though the trip is not completed due to many reasons like weather conditions or other personal reasons.
Yes, it is safe to travel as a single woman traveler with us. We assure safety and security for the women traveling on their own. We take full responsibility for this matter.
The best time is from September to December and February to May.
Nepal is popular for scenic beauty and magnificent views of Himalayas. Gosaikunda 5 days trek is one of the best and most famous trekking destinations of Himalayas. This trek is one of the famous short trekking in Nepal. It’s famous for a glimpse into the diverse landscape, culture, and nature of Nepal. Gosaikunda lake is the holiest place for both Hindus and Buddhists. You can get a new experience high altitude trekking in Nepal within a short period. This trek provides you with spectacular views of snow mountain peaks, flora, and fauna from the first day. You could visit beautiful, lush green forests of rhododendron, oak, pine, and birch on the way to Gosaikunda trek. It is perfect for those travelers who have a short time but want to Himalaya hiking experience.
Trek to the Gosaikunda valley is one of the most preferred treks in the Langtang region. Moreover, when a trip to Gosainkunda Lake is added to the trek, it becomes more interesting. Both adventure seeking people and religious devotees choose this trek. The trek offers strikingly enchanting views of mountains, glaciers, valleys, and hills. The major highlight of this trek is Gosainkunda lake, which is the largest lake in the region with the surface of 34 acres and situated at the altitude of 4,380 m/14,370 ft. The creek flows down to form the Trishuli River and remains frozen during the winter. The lake also has religious significance for Hindus and Buddhists. Devotees consider the water from the lake as holy water and visit the place to take a bath. During the Janai Purnima festival in August, thousands of pilgrims visit this place from across Nepal as well as India.
Apart from the religious significance, the Gosaikunda area is highly chosen by the trekkers because of its richness in natural beauty. Trekking through the region offers you a splendid view of mountains along with eye-catching landscapes. Mostly the trek requires uphill climbing, but the picturesque beauty around and the view from the top of the hills will make you forget the arduous walk. In addition to Gosainkunda lake, there are 108 lakes in the area, which is also another reason for the increasing number of trekkers in this region. You will come across many icy lakes during the trip. People take dips in these lakes considering the water holy although the water is cold.
The first day of your journey starts a drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche.After reaching in Dhunche which is the headquarter of Rasuwa district. Dhunche is the main starting point of your trek to Gosaikunda.
From Dhunche, you will trek to Chandanwari also known as Singompa, a famous monastery in the area. if you are interested to visit in a monastery than you can visit and also provides a glimpse into the local culture of Rasuwa district. if you visit early in Chandanwari you can visit the cheese factory.
Your trekking destination is Gosaikunda which is the most significant lake of this trek in where there are more than dozens of small and big lakes surrounding area. Saraswati Kunda (Lake), RagatKund, Chandra Kund, Bhairav Kund, DudhKund, and AmaKund are some of the major lakes of Gosaikunda which is a beautiful lake with Hindu devotees visiting it all around the year. if you want to explore Magnificient mountains surround this lake on all sides and offers the best sunrise and sunset.
Customize this trip with help from our local travel specialist that matches your interests.
You can get an On Arrival Visa at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon arrival. If you are planning to get a visa from your country visit the Nepalese Embassy there. If you are traveling by land through India, then the visa is provided by the Immigration office at the border. You need to have a valid passport and passport-size photographs to complete the visa acquisition process. The visa fee varies according to your holidays in Nepal. For 14 days, $25 For 30 days, $40 For 60 days, $100
You need just to fill up the booking form. We will email the details after we receive a booking form. Minimum deposit amount, i.e. 25% of the total amount must be paid in advance within ten days of the booking confirmation for reservation of your pace in the team. The remaining balance must be paid before 30 days of the trip.
Our official guide will be in front of the arrival gate by showing the placard to pick you from the airport.
We will book a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu with a comfort and luxury room. 24-hour hot water and wifi facilities will be available in the Hotel. The hotel can also be provided as per your requirements.
The bedrooms will have essential amenities and a shared toilet There will be no heating facility in the bedroom, but the dining hall will have a chimney heater. We will provide sleeping bags during a trek but you can bring yours as well.
You will get 3-4 showers during the trip. You can order the hot water, but only a few lodges would provide it. Due to extreme cold and snowy weather, you might not require taking a shower too often. Our guide will provide other instructions on maintaining personal hygiene.
You can have Chinese, American, Local Tibetan food, Indian and Nepali cuisine. You can choose to have either vegetarian or non-vegetarian food.
We will provide porters to carry your luggage, Every two trekkers for one porter. You will only be carrying your day backpack with valuable things. We will also provide you with luggage if you do not have one.
Most of the areas will not have an internet facility but will have a telephone facility. Our guides will also be carrying cell phones in case you need to reach out to someone.
All our guides speak good English and are licensed and certified by the Nepal government.
You will not have to pay the extra amount for a guide and porter. Your trek amount will include the salaries for a guide and porter but you can give some tips yourself.
We take from 2-20 persons in a group. If there is a larger group from the same organization, college, University, or family we can also manage for that. We also arrange a private trip according to the requirements.
You will need to be moderately fit for most of our treks. But for trips that take longer days and take higher altitudes like in any trek, you will need extra fitness. It all depends on the trip you choose.
If you have any emergency injuries or high altitude sickness it will cover any medical treatments, trip cancellation, or helicopter evacuation in case of emergency. Our government-trained guides will assist you in any emergency that arises during the trek.
The money will not be refunded even though the trip is not completed due to many reasons like weather conditions or other personal reasons.
Yes, it is safe to travel as a single woman traveler with us. We assure safety and security for the women traveling on their own. We take full responsibility for this matter.
The best time is from September to December and February to May.