Gosaikunda Short Trek

Your journey to the short Gosaikunda lake trek starts as soon as you leave Kathmandu early in the morning and drive to Dhunche, the main gateway to Langtang National Park. The journey takes around 6 to 7 hours, depending on traffic conditions and the time spent on breaks at highway lodges along the way.

During the drive, you will pass through places like Trishuli, Bidur, and Ramche. You will see busy roadside markets, local tea shops, and small trading areas where locals sell fresh vegetables, fruits, and daily goods. The drive follows the Trishuli River for much of the journey, so you’ll spend the day enjoying the changing scenery and relaxing during the ride.

After reaching Dhunche, you’ll check into a local lodge and have a warm meal before resting for the night. The next morning, the trekking route toward Gosaikunda begins inside Langtang National Park.

After breakfast in Dhunche, you will cross a few suspension bridges and pass small streams to enter a forest zone of hemlock, oak, and pine. If you are trekking in Spring (March/April), the trail is covered with blooming red and pink rhododendrons. Also, keep your eyes peeled for the Red Panda, Serow, or the Himalayan Tahr because this area of Langtang National Park is one of the best places in Nepal to spot these shy creatures.

About halfway through, you’ll reach Deurali (2,625M). This is the perfect spot for a tea break or a light lunch before the final push to the top. By the time you reach Chandanbari (3,300M), it is normal to feel a bit tired and slightly short of breath after the full day hike.

A Yak cheese factory and a monastery are the major attractions of Chandanwari. We will try the delicious Yak cheese and visit the Sing Gompa.

You will leave Chandanbari early in the morning and continue climbing toward Gosaikunda. The trail gains altitude throughout the day as it passes through higher sections of Langtang National Park. After a few hours, the dense forest starts to thin out, and the landscape changes into open hills, rugged paths, and alpine terrain.

After hiking for nearly 1 and a half hours, you’ll get to Cholangpati (3500M). Another 2 hours of the walk will take us to Lauribinayak (3900M). From Lauri Binayak, a panoramic view of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Langtang Ri, and even Annapurna can be observed.

After Lauribina, the trail levels out slightly and follows the side of a mountain ridge. You will first visit Saraswati Kunda, followed by the larger Bhairav Kunda, before Gosaikunda comes into view. We will visit other sacred lakes and spend the night in a tea house.

After a final sunrise and breakfast by the holy waters, you begin the hike back. First, you’ll cross Lauribina Pass, then drop down to Sing Gompa (Chandanbari) or Cholangpati for lunch, where you can try fresh yak cheese one last time if you’re interested.

Since you will be descending, hiking will be a bit easier and fun. You can also spot different protected species of birds such as Wood Snipe, Snow Partridge, Tibetan Snow Cock, and Himalayan Monal, along with beautiful Manaslu and Ganesh Himal views. The day concludes with a final drop to the riverside before a short walk into the town of Dhunche. 

Today is the last day of your trip. After a wonderful sleep in one of the tea houses in Dhunche, you will feel refreshed and enjoy your morning meal. Once breakfast is finished, you will pack your belongings and head to the local bus terminal, where you will board a shared vehicle for the journey toward Kathmandu.

As the trip concludes, you will arrive in Kathmandu. There, you will meet the company proprietor and share details about your travel experience. Afterward, you will return to your accommodation to relax and rest. In the evening, you will attend a farewell dinner at a restaurant in Kathmandu.

Following dinner, you will go back to the hotel and spend the night in Kathmandu.

Note: An extra night in Kathmandu is available at an additional cost of USD 50 per night, including booking of a local 3-star hotel in Thamel for your extended stay.