Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1338m
On your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our team at the airport. You will then be dropped at the hotel for the overnight stay. Enjoy the cool evening in Kathmandu. Overnight at 4 star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche 2030m by private 4W vehicle 5-6 hours
After breakfast, we will start our journey towards Dhunche. We will drive along Trishuli River witnessing the beautiful hills and valleys along the way. Dhunche is the headquarters of Rasuwa district hence can be seen bustling with government officials. You can take a short walk around Dhunche Bazaar if you like. Overnight at a lodge in Dhunche.
Day 3: Trek from Dhunche to Shin Gompa 3210m/4-5 hours
Our actual trek begins from the morning in Dhunche. Leaving Dhunche, we make a steep ascent on a forested trail to reach Deurali. After a short rest in Deurali, we continue ascending through the rhododendron and oak forest on steep trails towards Chandanbari. If lucky, we might spot a red panda on the way today. We later walk on a flat trail through the bamboo forest to reach Shin Gompa, which hosts an amazing view of the Langtang Himal range. Overnight at a lodge in Shin Gompa.
Day 4: Trek from Shin Gompa to Gosainkunda 4380m/4-5 hours
As we start our trek from Shin Gompa, we ascend on a ridge on a sparsely vegetated trail compact with the alluring landscape. In about 3 hours, we reach Laurebina watching the beautiful views of the mountains and the hills. After lunch in Laurebina, we continue our trail, which first ascends and then descends to reach Gosainkunda. The path takes us to the first lake—Saraswati Kunda, second lake—Bhairab Kunda, and finally to our destination i.e. Gosainkunda. We will spend our night at the peaceful and serene environment of the enchanting Gosainkunda. Overnight at a lodge in Gosainkunda.
Day 5: Trek from Gosainkunda to Ghopte 3430m/6-7 hours traverse Lauribinayak Pass 4610m
A steep ascend via small lakes surrounding Gosainkunda takes us to the top of Lauribinayak Pass (4610m), the highest elevation reached during the trek. From the top of the pass, we get an amazing vista of the Langtang Himal range along with the beautiful snow-clad peaks of Naya Kanga (5844m), Surya Peak (5145m), and Dorje Lakpa (6966m). Afterward, descending through juniper and rhododendron forests and walking along the rocky ridge, we reach Ghopte. Overnight at a lodge in Ghopte.
Day 6: Trek from Ghopte to Mangengoth 3220m/5-6 hours
After a short descend from Ghopte, we reach a cave. The trail then goes uphill to cross Thadepati Pass (3690m) and later descends through the forest and the meadows to reach Mangengoth. En route, we come across small Chortens hosting beautiful views of the gorgeous Langtang Himal range. Overnight at a lodge in Mangengoth.
Day 7: Trek from Mangengoth to Gul Bhanjyang 2130m/5-6 hours
Today we descend along the rhododendron forests throughout the way from Mangengoth to Gul Bhanjyang. A gradual descend through the forest brings us to the picturesque settlement of Kutumsang. We enjoy our lunch here, viewing the majestic mountains. We then continue the trek and pass some Mani walls, Chortens, and prayer flags to arrive in Gul Bhanjyang for the overnight stay.Overnight at a lodge in Gul Bhanjyang.
Day 8: Trek from Gul Bhanjyang to Chisapani 2215m/5-6 hours
From Gul Bhanjyang, we start our trek towards Chisapani. The trail is flat and easy to walk on, with some paths paved with stones. We pass through many Buddhist monuments as we cross the villages of Thotundanda, Chipling, and Pati Banjyang on our way to Chisapani. Enjoy the skyline filled with glorious mountains as you sip your hot cup of tea at your hotel in Chisapani. Overnight at a lodge in Chisapani.
Day 9: Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal 1460m/5-6 hours and drive to Kathmandu by private 4W vehicle
Today we wake up early to witness the enticing sunrise over the gorgeous Himalayas. Later, we trek through the forest of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park to reach Kathmandu. Up to Borlang Bhanjyang, the trail is quite uphill, which later goes through the deep forest until we reach Mulkharka village. We can see Kathmandu Valley from here. A descend from Mulkharka, on stone steps, brings us to Sundarijal, where a private vehicle picks us up and drops you at your hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at 4 star Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 10: Final Departure from Kathmandu
After a good breakfast, we will drop you off at the airport for your safe flight back home.
# Pricing for Group Size Basis: (Private Trip)
All inclusive Trek Price for single/individual trekker; USD 1210
All inclusive Trek Price for 2 trekkers basis; USD 915 per person
All inclusive Trek Price for 3 trekkers basis; USD 850 per person
All inclusive Trek Price for 4 trekkers basis; USD 775 per person
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Customize Your Gosaikunda Lake Trek: This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The trek package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
NOTE: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Family Treks & Expedition GmbH. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
