Gosaikunda Trek - Snow Bank Adventure Pvt. Ltd.

Snow Bank Adventure Pvt Ltd

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek
Max Height: 4380m
Best Season: Spring/ Autumn
Trip Grade: Moderate

Trip Duration: 5 Days
Transportation: Car/Jeep/Hice/Public Bus
Activities: Trekking
Start/End Point: Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Trip Overview

The Gosaikunda Trek is a short trip in Nepal. It is in the Langtang area. This trek is special because it mixes holy stories, beautiful views, and mountain culture. It starts just a few hours from Kathmandu. You don’t need a long time to do this trek. It is good for people who have only a few days. You still get to see the big Himalayan mountains, amazing views, and learn about Nepal’s culture.

This trek is not crowded like other popular trails. It is quiet. You feel close to nature. You walk from green forests and small Tamang villages to a high place called Gosaikunda. Gosaikunda is a holy lake. People believe Lord Shiva made this lake. The story says Shiva hit the ground with his trident. He made the lake to drink water after he swallowed poison to save the world. The lake is very important to people. Many visit during the Janai Purnima festival. They take a bath in the lake because it is holy.

You start with a nice drive to Dhunche. Dhunche is a small town in the hills. It has farms around it. Then you walk on quiet paths. You see pine and rhododendron trees. You might see monkeys and birds from the Himalayas. You pass villages like Chandanbari, also called Sing Gompa. There, monks pray in old monasteries. People make yak cheese by hand. As you go higher, the trees disappear. You see rocky paths and big snowy mountains like Langtang Lirung, Himal Chuli, and Ganesh Himal.

The best part of the trek is Gosaikunda Lake. It is at around 4,300 meters. The lake is blue and shiny. It is surrounded by rough mountains and dry valleys. It looks very beautiful. You might see prayer flags moving in the wind. There are small stone shrines made by visitors. On a clear day, the lake shows the sky and mountains like a mirror. It feels very peaceful.

The climb is hard. But at the top, you see many mountains. You feel happy to reach this pass. After that, you walk down to the Helambu area. This area has quiet paths, thick forests, and kind people.

You stay in teahouses during the trek. Tea-houses are simple places to sleep in the mountains. You also stay in a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu. In tea-houses, you get breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You also get tea or coffee. In Kathmandu, you get breakfast at the hotel. You get a farewell dinner. You also get safe drinking water during the trek.

Snow Bank Adventure takes care of everything. They arrange permits, meals, transport, and places to stay. You walk with a local guide. The guide knows the paths, stories, culture, and animals. This makes the trek special.

This trek is good if you love mountain views. It is also good if you want to see holy lakes. Or if you just want a quiet break from your busy life. The Gosaikunda Trek gives you a wonderful Himalayan trip in about a week.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1,960m)
Day 3: Trek from Dhunche to Chandanbari (3,330m)
Day 4: Trek from Chandanbari to Gosaikunda (4,380m)
Day 5: Trek from Gosaikunda back to Dhunche (1,960m)
Day 6: Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu

Details Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

When you arrive in Kathmandu, a guide from Snow Bank Adventure will meet you at the airport and take you to a comfortable hotel. In the evening, you’ll join the team for a welcome dinner featuring traditional Nepali food like dal bhat, momo, and cultural music. It’s a relaxing start to your Himalayan journey.

Stay: 4-star hotel
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1,960m)

After breakfast, you’ll start your journey with a scenic drive to Dhunche, the starting point of your trek. The 6–7 hour drive winds through hills, rivers, and traditional villages. Along the way, you’ll catch glimpses of terraced farms, pine forests, and distant snow peaks.

Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Trek from Dhunche to Chandanbari (3,330m)

Your trek begins with a steady uphill walk through beautiful forests filled with pine and rhododendron trees. The trail is peaceful, with birds singing and occasional mountain views. After about 5–6 hours, you’ll reach Chandanbari (Sing Gompa), a quiet village known for its monastery and yak cheese factory.

Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Trek from Chandanbari to Gosaikunda (4,380m)

Today is the most exciting part of your trek. As you climb higher, the forests give way to rugged alpine terrain. The air gets thinner, but the views get more dramatic. After crossing Lauribina, you’ll see a series of high-altitude lakes before arriving at the majestic Gosaikunda Lake. The blue waters shimmer against a backdrop of rocky cliffs and snowy peaks. Spend time exploring and absorbing the serene energy of this sacred place.

Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Trek from Gosaikunda to Dhunche (1,960m)

After watching the sunrise over the lake, you’ll begin your descent. The return trail takes you back through Lauribina and Chandanbari, offering a second chance to soak in the beauty. After 6–7 hours of trekking, you’ll arrive in Dhunche, where you’ll rest and reflect on your journey.

Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu

In the morning, you’ll board a private jeep back to Kathmandu. The drive takes you once again through the countryside of Nepal — green hills, flowing rivers, and little villages. In Kathmandu, you’ll return to your hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner with your guide and team.

Stay: 4-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cost Details

What’s Included?

You get picked up and dropped off at the airport.
You also get a farewell dinner.
You get a private jeep from Kathmandu to Dhunche. You also get a jeep from Sundarijal to Kathmandu.
You also get tea or coffee.
You get safe drinking water during the trek.
You get all trekking permits. These are the Langtang National Park Entry Permit and TIMS card.
You get a licensed guide who speaks English.
You get a first-aid kit. Emergency care is arranged if needed.
All government papers and taxes are included.

What’s Not Included?

You pay for personal things.
You need your own travel or medical insurance.
You pay for emergency evacuation. This includes a helicopter if needed.
You pay for bottled drinks, soft drinks, or alcohol.
You pay for Wi-Fi and mobile network during the trek.
You can give tips to the guide and porter. This is optional but nice.

FAQ

Some brief statistics related to Nepal

The country Nepal spread east to west. It lies between Chain and India. The land area of Nepal is 1,47,512km2. It is the second biggest country in water sources. The current population of Nepal is 2,90,00,000. Among them 34% < 15yrs, 61% from 15-64yrs, 5% > 64yrs & 1,800 births/day. More than 125 languages and local dialects are spoken but Nepali is the most speaking language in Nepal. English is understood in tourist and trekking areas. Many trekking and tour guides can speak other western and eastern languages. Religions: Hindus are 81%, Buddhists are 9%(especially living in high Northern regions), Muslims are 4.5%, and Christians are1.4%. Land area:-1,47,181km2 Low Terai 20.1%, Middle Hills 56.2%, High Himalaya 23.7%, Arable land 16.8%, Forest 25.4% Time Zone: Nepal is 5’45” ahead from GMT and 15 minutes faster than Indian Time.

When is the best season of the year to visit Nepal?

There are two main trekking seasons in Nepal. Spring (From 3rd week of February to 1st week of May) and autumn(From 3rd week of September to 1st week of December ). These seasons are common to all trekking routes. The Everest and Annapurna regions are very crowded during march-April and mid-October to the end of November. The weather is warm with flowers in rain shadow areas during the monsoon seasons. But the flooding and landslide can be damaged to the mountain road which can make major delay in time schedule. Leeches also found in lower trails during the monsoon that can make uncomfortable while walking. The trekkers can explore all year round in Mustang but are cold from December to the beginning of March. Likewise, Dolpo can be visited from mid of August to the first week of October. Poon Hill and Helambu like short treks can do during the winter( December to February) but it is cold at night. It is also possible for Annapurna, Manaslu, and Everest Base camp treks but the weather is very cold which makes the treks to tough. The biggest season of tourist from October to December which is the best time to capture mountain views. There is also good temperature and clear sky after the monsoon. The Middle Hills and Terai region ( Chitwan National Park and Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha) is the best time to explore in winter.

Culture and Festivals in Nepal

There are different races of people inhabitant in Nepal. So that they are having different culture and also celebrating different festivals throughout the country. You can found differ in culture and festivals by their religion too. The Hindu celebrates Dashain and Tihar which is held in October and November. Likewise, Buddist celebrates Loshar at different times. Gurungs and Tamangs are enjoying January and Sherpas are celebrating the month of February. But you can found some common festivals like holly(color’s festival) celebrating in every religion which held at end of February and March. You can get a chance to observe some cultural festivals like Indrejatra and Janai Purnima in August and Shiva Ratri in February. So many other festivals are celebrating throughout the country.

What types of travel documents are required for Nepal?

A six-month valid passport with some blank pages for a stamping visa is required. Do not forget to check your passport where correctly stamped arrival, departure, passport number, and visa date to avoid the possibility of complications. VISA Nepal provides an arrival visa at Tribhuvan International Airport. But you should complete the visa form with a recent passport size photo and pay the visa fee in foreign currency, preferably USD. Other major currencies are also acceptable. A single entry visa fee cost is 15 days USD 25.00 30 days USD 40.00 90 days USD 100.00 A foreigner can stay a maximum of 150 days in a calendar year. They can be extended visa from the Immigration Office in Kathmandu or Pokhara. A minimum extension is USD 30.00(to be paid in Nepalese rupees) for 15 days. Visa applications can be pre-registered online. Read the requirements and have a photo and all requested details available before starting the process. http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa Spare passport size photos and Document copies Better to bring 6-8 recent passport size photos and some copies of your passport for use on the visa application, visa extensions, and Trekking permits.

Is Insurance necessary?

Our guides are trained in first aid, carry a comprehensive medical kit, and can deal with most of the problems encountered on treks. However, in the case of a serious accident outside help needs to be available. That’s why comprehensive insurance is essential. Trekking is not possible without full insurance cover, which you can purchase in your home country. You need to have full, personal, travel insurance that covers personal belongings, trip cancellation plus medical, rescue, and evacuation insurance(for air ambulance and helicopter rescue services). You must carry the company’s insurance policy certificate with you, it must include your name, address, policy number, contact numbers, and procedure for the company’s rescue department.

What types of trekking Documents need to trekking in Nepal?

Trekking entry permits are required to each of Nepal’s National Parks and Conservation Areas. The entry permits cost range from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3000 per entry and additional permits are required for Restricted Region Treks. We can manage all types of permits. There are five Restricted Regions which are close to the Tibetan border were opened for outside in 1990. The treks only can do with a professional guide and minimum of two trekkers. Your original passport and extra photos are required to make permits for Upper Dolpo, Mustang, Nar-Phu, Tsum Valley, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga trekking. The fees are according high and range from USD 90.00 - USD 500.00 for a week or 10 days then stiff daily amounts.

Can I used credit cards in trekking?

Credit cards are only accepted in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. You have to make ready Nepalese Rupees to spend during the trek. That’s why you have to take a sufficient amount of Nepali Rupees on your trek. Your personal expenses should be only for hot showers, charging batteries, additional drinks, and snacks, the cost rising with altitude. You can make a ceremony with your trekking team at the end of the trek.

How fit do I need to be to trek in Nepal?

Regular walking or jogging activities for a few months before your trip will ensure high altitude trekking. People who trek so quickly and climb too high in a day may suffer Acute Mountain Sickness( AMS) so we call trekkers slow and steady walking. Stops for rests and do not carry more than 5 kg with you. Pre-fitness and stamina are required for trekking in Nepal. Spend at least two nights in the city before going to the trekking destination which gives time for acclimatization as well as easy to arrange necessary trekking permits.

What is the size of a trekking group ?

We prefer the group size from 1-10 pax but more can be accommodated on request. There must be 2 persons accompanied by a registered guide in the Restrict Regions( Upper Dolpo, Mustang, Nar-Phu, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga). Anyone who is reasonably fit and can walk for 5-6 hours a day in a hilly country can trek in Nepal. We suggest children up to 15 years stay below 3500m and above 15 years can tackle the higher routes.

Will someone meet me at the airport?

A delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will meet you outside the terminal building and pick you up and take you to your hotel. We use cars or minibusses as the means of transportation in cities. For trekking, we use flights, local buses, minibusses or jeeps depends on the distance, terrain, and size of the group. There is a limitation on luggage up to 15 kg per person on small planes.

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