A sacred alpine lake circuit
Gosaikunda Lake
A shorter high-altitude trek to a cluster of sacred glacial lakes above the Langtang valley.
Duration
7 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Max Altitude
4,610m (Laurebina La)
Region
Langtang
Best Season
Spring, Autumn
Overview
Gosaikunda holds deep significance for both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims, who climb to its shores each year during the Janai Purnima festival. The trek passes through Langtang National Park's rhododendron forest before opening onto a stark, high alpine bowl where the lake sits at over 4,300 metres, framed by bare ridgelines.
Highlights
- Gosaikunda's sacred high alpine lakes
- Laurebina La pass crossing
- Langtang National Park forest and ridgelines
- A shorter alternative to the full Langtang Valley trek
Starting Price
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Itinerary
Mountain road to the trailhead.
Climb through forest to a small monastery village.
Above the treeline to the sacred lakes.
Visit the surrounding smaller lakes.
The trek's high point, with wide Himalayan views.
Descend through remote ridgeline villages.
Final descent and return to the capital.
Included
- Road transfers to and from the trailhead
- Teahouse accommodation on trek
- All meals during the trek
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Langtang National Park permits
Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guide
Questions
FAQ
Yes, a connecting route over the Laurebina La links the two into a longer combined itinerary.
It falls on the full moon in August, when thousands of pilgrims visit Gosaikunda — expect a lively but crowded trail on that date.
Gosaikunda Lake Gallery
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