Gosaikunda-Laurebina Pass Trek

• Grade: Easy/Moderate
• Duration: 9 Days
• Destination: Nepal
• Activities: Trekking, Langtang Trekking
• Departure: Flexible
• Best Seasons: All Seasons
• Highest Altitude: 4,610 m (15,120 ft)
• Start-Ends: Kathmandu - Kathmandu
• Price of Package:USD 799

Gosainkunda-Laurebina Pass trek is the best way to visit this holy lake including the highest pass in the area and other lakes. Gosaikunda is the divine place of all Hindus, Bonpo, and Buddhists. The region consists of several 108 different holy lakes. Lake Gosainkunda is the major one that lies at an altitude of 4,380m. Besides the pilgrims,  the adventure trekkers equally love Gosaninkunda-Lauribina Pass Trek.

Highlights of Gosaikunda-Laurebina Pass Trek:

1. 9 Days of Adventure trek
2. Village life of Nepal mountain community
3. Various flora and fauna, and Several species of birds
4. Cheese factory in Chandanbari
5. Tamang and Sherpa Settlements and culture
6. Challenging uphill walk
7. Sunrise and sunset view over the high Himalayas
8. Panoramic mountain view of Langtang, Ganesh Himal Range, Manaslu, and border mountains.
9. View of Tibet-Nepal Border
10. Areas highly affected by the 2015 Mega Gorkha Earthquake
11. Several Holy lakes are named after the Hindu deities Naagkunda, Gosainkunda, Saraswatikunda, Suryakunda, and more

Religious Significance

Every year, thousands of pilgrims including Shamans from surrounding districts visit the lake area to mark the festival of Janai Purnima. The major festival of Janai Purnima occurs in the month of August. Since it is a sacred lake, people believe that taking a dip into the holy water of the lake washes off their sins.  Despite the remoteness, a huge number of Hindus and Buddhist pilgrims visit the region every year. Besides this, the region is among the top choice of trekkers due to its unique sceneries. Due to its popularity,  most the trekkers inquire about it as Gosainkunda Trek.

Godainkunda Lake

Landscapes / Terrian

Gosaikunda Laurebina Pass trek passes through the varied landscapes. Likewise, the green forest of the area ranges from subtropical to the alpine environment. The trekkers here love the route due to several terraced fields, waterfalls, streams, hills, and super scenic mountain views.

The Gosaikunda – Laurebina Pass La trek extends with the drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1,960m). The trekking trail follows historic Sing Gompa on the way to reach the magical Gosaikunda. In the back steps, we cross Laurebina La/ Suryakunda Pass to get to Ghopte. Hence enjoying the mountain panorama, lake view, and tranquil trail. The next camps of the trek are Thadepati, Kutumsang, and Chisapani. On the final day, a half-day hike takes you to Kathmandu.

Accommodation

Tea house lodges are the main form of accommodation during the Gosainkunda-Lauribina trek. You will have to eat your meals basically, dinner and breakfast at the same place where you stay overnight. Tea houses provide warmer rooms with basic facilities. Usually, the dining room is bigger and warmer with a heating system installed. You might have to pay extra for hot showers. The tea houses of the area have an electricity facility where you can charge your electronic devices.

Best time to visit Gosainkunda

September- mid-December, and March – the first week of June is the ideal time to trek the Gosainkunda region.

Gosaikunda Weather

Generally, the weather in the Gosainkunda area is unpredictable and keeps on changing several times a day. The air is humid and cold.  Still, the tantalizing sun shining above you, the chilled air makes you feel cold. You should carry warm clothes, hiking boots, sunglasses, a walking stick, gloves, a raincoat, medicines, reusable water bottles, and light snacks.

Entry Permits

Trekking in the Gosainkunda area requires two types of permits. You can get issued a National park entry permit at the checking counter of Langtang National Park located just a few hundred meters before Dhunche. The permit costs US$30 and a Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card from Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) in Kathmandu.

Gosainkunda Trekking Map

Langtang-Gosainkunda-Lauribina La Pass Trekking Map

Extension of Gosaikunda-Laurebina-La Pass Trek

Langtang Valley Trek

Tamang Heritage Trail

Outline Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft)
• Day 02: Kathmandu to Dhunche (1,960m) – 7 hrs
• Day 03: Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3,3335m) – 4 to 5 hours trek
• Day 04: Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4380m) – 5/6 hrs trek
• Day 05: Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,530m) via Suryakunda (4610m) – 7/8 hours
• Day 06: Ghopte to Kutumsang (2,470m) – 5/6 hours
• Day 07: Kutumsang to Chisapani (2,215m) – 4/5 hours walk
• Day 08: Chisapani to Kathmandu – 4 hours trek and 40 minute drive
• Day 09: Departure to your next destination.