Gosainkunda Lake Trek

The next morning, you drive to Sundarijal. The drive will not be too long. Beyond Sundarijal, the trail climbs through the forest and then passes through the Tamang settlements before entering the Shivapuri National Park. You pass through the oak and rhododendron forest and walk all the way up to Chisapani. The trail is not steep but it is almost all the way uphill. Overnight in Chisapani. 

The trek continues towards Kutumsang passing through the classic villages and enjoying fabulous mountain scenery. The trail is initially a decent as you cross field and meadows but overall the trail takes you uphill and downhill. En route you  pass through Gul Bhanjyang, a Tamang and Gurung settlement. From here, you will start walking uphill and downhill again to arrive in Kutumsang. On a clear day, on the way, you might be able to see the Langtang Range. Overnight in Kutumsang. 

From Kutumsang, you make a steep climb through the rhododendron forests and pass through the few shepherd huts. The route then crosses Mere Danda (3510m) and descends to Magen Goth. On the way, you can admire the view of Jugal Himal Range, Numbur Himal Range and the fascinating Helambu valley. The last segment of today’s trek passes through dense forests, meadows, and streams before arriving at Thadepati. Overnight in Thadepati.

After Thadepati, the trail descends to a stream and ascends along a ridge through the juniper and rhododendron forest.  After a brief stop at Ghopte, you continue the trek and ascend to reach Phedi. You will cross the Tadi Khola before arriving at Phedi. The trek is relatively easy and provides nice view of the Lauribina Pass. Overnight in Phedi.

Today, you climb on a rugged trail, pass four small lakes and reach the top of Lauribina Pass (4610m). You can see the first lake Surya Kunda on the pass. From the high ground, you can enjoy remarkable view of the Manaslu (8163m), Langtang Lirung (7227m), and Ganesh Himal (7422m) and their mountain ranges. After descending down the pass, after a short walk you arrive at Gosainkunda. Overnight in Gosainkunda.

There are a dozen lakes around the Gosainkunda basin. Among the many, Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda and Gosainkunda are the main lakes, and receive the largest number of devotees. The lakes are considered holy and every year many pilgrims make a visit to pay homage to the lakes and the nearby temples. According to the legend, Lord Shiva created Gosainkunda when he pierced a glacier with his glacier in order to quench his thirst. From here, you can see the Langtang Range and Gaurishankar (7134m). Overnight in Gosainkunda. 

From Gosainkunda, the trail descends down and then follows a flat track to reach Chandanbari. Here, you can visit the Shin Gompa, an ancient Buddhist monastery and learn about the history and influence of the monastery in the local regions. Later, you can also visit the famous yak cheese factory. The cheese manufactured here is considered as one of the finest cheese in Nepal. Overnight in Shin Gompa.

Today is the last day of trekking. You say goodbye to Shin Gompa and descend all the way down through the dense oak, hemlock and rhododendron forest. Later, you cross a few streams and continue the trek all the way to Dhunche, which is your final destination before going back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Dhunche.

A private vehicle will pick you up from Dhunche Bazaar and then transfer you back to Kathmandu. You will spend most of the day on the road today. After checking into the hotel, you can head out for some souvenir shopping. Later in the evening, you join the group for a farewell dinner hosted by the company. Overnight in Kathmandu.

The 11 day trip comes to an end today. After a fulfilling breakfast at the hotel, our company representative will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. We hope you had a good time. Farewell!