Gosaikunda
A short alpine trek in the Langtang region to the sacred glacial lakes of Gosaikunda, a Hindu pilgrimage site below Lauribina La with wide Himalayan views.
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8 days, step by step.
Every distance, lodge and rest day is adjustable to your pace. This is the starting sketch.
Arrive in Kathmandu and settle into your hotel. Evening welcome briefing with your guide and a permit check.
OVERNIGHT · KATHMANDULong, scenic drive (7–8 hrs) north out of Kathmandu through terraced hills and the Trishuli river valley to Dhunche, the gateway town for the Gosaikunda trail.
OVERNIGHT · DHUNCHESteep climb out of Dhunche through pine and rhododendron forest to the small Buddhist monastery and cheese factory at Sing Gompa.
OVERNIGHT · SING GOMPAShort acclimatisation day climbing the ridge above Sing Gompa to the Lauribina viewpoint, with Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu in one panorama.
OVERNIGHT · SING GOMPAClimb above the treeline past Cholangpati and Lauribinayak to Gosaikunda, a string of glacial lakes sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists, set under a wide stone amphitheatre.
OVERNIGHT · GOSAIKUNDAPre-dawn climb to the Surya Kunda viewpoint above the lakes for sunrise on the Langtang Himal, then a quiet rest day at the lakeshore.
OVERNIGHT · GOSAIKUNDALong descent retracing the trail through Lauribina and Sing Gompa back to Dhunche. Knees feel it, the lower air feels great.
OVERNIGHT · DHUNCHEDrive back to Kathmandu (7–8 hrs). Afternoon free for last-minute Thamel shopping or a Boudhanath stupa visit before your onward flight.
OVERNIGHT · KATHMANDU
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- Private trekking guide for the full trek
- Langtang National Park permit and TIMS card guidance and paperwork support
- Kathmandu–Dhunche ground transport planning as agreed in your proposal
- Teahouse accommodation on the trail as agreed in your proposal
- Meals on the trail as agreed in your proposal
- Pre-trek briefing, gear advice and route preparation
- Basic first-aid support carried by the guide team
- International flights to/from Kathmandu
- Airport pickup, drop-off and transfers in Kathmandu
- Porter support
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Travel insurance covering trekking and emergency evacuation
- Meals in Kathmandu unless stated in your proposal
- Personal trekking gear and rentals
- Tips for your guide and any porters
- Personal drinks, snacks, charging, Wi-Fi and hot showers on the trail
- Extra costs caused by weather, road conditions or personal itinerary changes
A feel for the route, before you decide.
Use these route images as planning context. Ask us any questions about terrain, lodges, weather or daily walking time.
A walk through Langtang.
Topographic profile across 8 days. Rest days appear as plateaus; summit days as peaks. Every line is on foot.
Flexible dates, we'll plan around your schedule.
Every Gosaikunda trip is arranged 1:1 for your party. Tell us the rough month and group size, and we'll confirm a private departure window that fits your route, pace and travel style.
Walk the Gosaikunda with us.
Tell us your dates and we'll draft a custom itinerary within 48 hours, written for your route, pace and travel style. No card needed to start.
