The Langtang region has one of the best scenic locations to explore as compared to other destinations. The Gosaikunda Lake (4381m and 14371 ft) is one of the sacred lakes to the Hindus and Buddhists. They visit this place at least once a year mostly during the festival of Janai Purnima (full moon). This lake according to the Hindu mythology is home to Lord Shiva and his wife Gauri. Devotees wholeheartedly believe that taking a dip into this sacred lake wash away their sins and pain. People even say that they can see the reflection of Lord Shiva in the center of this lake.
Besides this stunning lake, you also get to view Langtang Mountain Ranges (5520 m – 7234 m), Dorjee Lhakpa (6966 m), Ganesh Himal (over 7000 m), Manaslu (8156 m) and many other peaks. The trekking to the Gosaikunda can be taken either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi. First, we will take 5-6 hrs scenic drive from Kathmandu to reach Syabrubesi and from here - we will continue trekking to our main destination Gosaikunda Lake through Chandanbari, Cholangpati, and Lauribina. As on trial to your trekking destination, we will be passing through the various forest from pine, oak, and rhododendron with their exceptional vegetation. On the trail, we might also spot wild animals like boar, bear, and musk deer. This region is also home to red panda and we can spot it if lucky!
The trails will be very splendid at best as you also get to hear the chirruping of the birds with the surrounding of the beautiful mountain ranges. Additionally, this trek will offer you with the magnificent views of entire Langtang mountain range, Ganesh Himal, and numerous other peaks. Furthermore, you also get to explore the local culture of this region from Gurung, Magars, and Brahmins etc. but mainly the Tamang and Sherpa people with their warm hospitability.
This trekking to the sacred site is also designed for those people who are keen to explore the religious beliefs and gets glimpses of mountain ranges of this region. So if you are interested to explore this region; we suggest it for the month of August as on this month - the festival is celebrated and you get to explore the rituals of the Hindus. We the team do organize this trekking every season to avoid crowds as per the client’s desire.
Accent Himalaya has designed this 14-day itinerary keeping in mind about the level of fitness of the client and altitude of this location for viewing the entire Langtang range and other peaks. If our already made itinerary is not convenient to your schedule, we definitely can revise and make a different one as per your choice. We have various options on our website for the Langtang region for you to explore. If you want further information or have any questions regarding this Gosaikunda trek, please feel free to contact us or simply email us.
Here we list our detailed itinerary for Langtang Gosaikunda Trek: