Gosaikunda Pass Trek

Gosaikunda pass trek is very famous to explore the Red Panda an endangered animal in Nepal Himalayas. An easy to moderate-grade Lauribinala pass trek is located north of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Langtang National Park is the habitat of several wild animals such as Musk deer, Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, Himalayan wild goat, and particularly birds and wildflowers.

Besides that, you will have the best look at Langtang Lirung (7246m), Gangchhenpo (6,388m), Dokpu (5930m), Naya Kangri (5846m), Yala Peak (6,250m). In addition, many other snowy mountains, rugged rocks, grassy lands, forested green valleys, and as well as holy mountain lakes.

Lauribinala with Gosaikunda pass trekking presents very good value with excellent Mountain vistas and magnificent landscapes including clean lodge accommodations with good food. Most importantly, it is a less crowded trail compared with other most demanding trek routes of Nepal Himalayas.

Hike to Gosaikunda lakes and Suryakunda pass has been prominent over the most recent few years. As a result, Gosaikunda is a holy lake, an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Buddhists therefore many people visit regularly. Besides that, you can walk over moraine and stone rocks to Suryakunda pass 4,630m/15,140 feet, and descend a downhill walk to Helambu.

Although it is a little tough trek for kids, many different families are traveling this route with kids because of the culture and scenery. Therefore, if you are traveling with a family and kids, the Gosaikunda pass trek route is the best choice for you.

Cultural Helambu trek is equally popular for its natural beauty and wonderful climate with superb views of magnificent snow-covered mountains as well as Tibetan Buddhism culture. Mainly, the Sherpa ethnic community are inhabitants here and of course, Lauribina la trek is possible to explore during all months throughout the year.

Price Per Person for 8 days hikes in the Gosaikunda pass territory.

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Gosaikunda pass trek itinerary detail

Special hike Gosai Kunda Lauribinala pass includes the pristine glacial lakes along the rocky moraine trail until Suryakunda Phedi. Do not miss getting an awesome mountain view from the Suryakunda hilltop. Crossing this Lauribina la, you can walk downhill to get Phedi. The particular route is designed for a world explorer who hikes over Lauribina la with glacial lakes but is walking to get an adventure experience within a short span of time then this itinerary would be the best.

We proceed with a stroll through woods incorporates a considerable staircase, in the wake of hiking for around 30 minutes, it’s moving up for around 3 hours until you reach Deurali hill. The following stop is Dhimsa, a couple of hours later pass woods of oak, hemlock, and firs, we reach Chandanbari or Singompa.

Singompa is a wonderful little stop on the way, with bunches of pleasant inns and a DDC manufacturing plant where you can purchase Cheese. The vast majority take a rest at Singopma and the following day rises to Lauribina and take another stop before they reach Gosaikunda. We can see Langtang mountain extend including Ganesh Himal from here. Moreover, there is additionally a Tibetan Monastery on Sing gompa, which intrigued individuals can visit there. We remain medium-term at the hotel.

Trek constant towards Cholangpati, hike through the backwoods of Oak, Hemlock and Firs. At that point, we walk rise to the Lauribina la slope (3,920 meters) station where the best perspective of Gosaikunda lakes (4,460m.), Himal Chuli (7,893m.,) Manaslu (8,156m,), Ganesh Himal (7,406m.), and numerous other littler snowy mountains are hanging tight to see us. On a sunny morning, even the Annapurna range can be seen ascending delicately behind. Toward the north, we can see Langtang Lirung.

Likewise, at Gosaikunda climbing, you can see a few frigid lakes. Among them, the significant three are Saraswati Kund, Bhairab Kunda, and Gosainkunda are generally prevalent. As per a legend, Gosaikunda was made by Shiva when he punctured an icy mass with his trident to get water to extinguish the yearning for gulped toxic substances.

The trail leads to the northern side of Gosaikunda Lake. Continue crossing a moraine, passing three more small lakes; you will reach Laurebina La (4,630m/15,191 feet) pass. The mountain trail descends to a National Park Post at Bheri Goth (4,240m) and to Suryakunda Phedi (3,740m). From Phedi, the route drops and climbs through scrub bamboo to Dupichaur (3,630m) and descends finally to Ghopte guest houses.

Descending from Ghopte the trail makes several ascends and descends across moraines, makes a final ascent to Tharepati observing the fine scenery along the path. Tourists can see the impressive Himalayan view from the hill next to the guest houses. Continue hiking to explore the whole Helambu village as well as the famous border Himalayas including Xisapangma (Above 8000 m) from the trail.

From Thadepati the journey precedes passing through forests, to Magen Goth (3,420m). Descends through fir and rhododendron forests observing the view of beautiful and glittering peaks on its way to Khutumsang (2,450m). Stay overnight at guest house in Kutumsang.

The muddy path descends to the delightful hill village of Gul Bhanjyang. The trek proceeds with the forested edge moving to Thodang Bettini (2,260m) and to Chipling (2,170m). Making an exceptionally steep plummet the trailheads to Pati Bhanjyang (1,860m), a Brahman and Chhetri town. At that point, the route continues to Chisapani viewpoint where you can explore the mountains sees and the dawn over the Himalayas. Stay overnight in a guest house in Chisapani.

From Chisopani hill station, the route goes forward through the forest of oak and rhododendron and brings you to Borlang Bhanjyang (2,440m). After a while, you will get to the Army check post where your Shivapuri entrance permit is checked, hike further to Mulkharka (1,800m) from where you will have a spectacular view of Kathmandu valley. Descending through the forest you will reach Sundarijal. Sundarijal has a hydropower station blend with a large water project connecting Melamchi to the Kathmandu water supply. Furthermore, we drive out to the city center of Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.

In the evening, we arrange a transfer to drop you at Kathmandu International Airport for your further destination flight and our trip ends. Wish you a wonderful journey.

How much does the Gosaikunda pass trek package price?

Hike to Gosaikunda pass 7 nights 8 days Price USD 455 per person is the standard trek price on double occupancy basis. 7 Nights 8 Days Gosakunda pass trek itinerary is one of the cheapest plans for tourists.

We can organize an exclusive private trip Gosainkunda pass trek starting on any date that works for you. Please contact us for more information.

Question: Do I need the experience to do Surya Kunda Lauribina la pass trek group?

Answer: The hike is best for keen trekkers/walkers who are able to walk around 4/5 hours in a day, with a lightweight daypack. For Gosaikunda trekking, if you have a little experience would be better.

Question: Is pick up service available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes sure. Provide us with your flight details. Our representative will come to pick up you at Kathmandu international airport.

Question: Can I store my luggage/stuff in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes, you can leave your luggage at your hotel or at our office. Store your stuff in the Gokyo Treks agency office for free.

Question: Is Gosaikunda Hike Safe for the Solo Female Trekkers?

Answer: Absolutely. Nepal is a safe country to travel to for solo travelers; this trek is perfectly safe for solo female trekkers. We have been organizing such a trek even for solo female travelers since its establishment.

Question: What kind of accommodation can I expect on the Gosaikunda pass trek?

Answer: We provide you with tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu and during the trekking routes. the rooms along the routes are clean with cozy beds with nice mattresses and blankets. However, we recommend you take your own sleeping bags if you have one with you otherwise, you may rent them while you are in Kathmandu.

Question: What kind of food can I expect on this trek?

Answer: On the Gosaikunda lodge basis trek, each and every guesthouse have attached restaurants. They cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian such as Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, lentils soup and rice, bread, soups, and fresh vegetables.

Dinner and breakfast are provided in the same lodge you spend the night every day and Lunch will be provided on the way to the next place where you hike.

Question: What opportunities will I have for a shower along the express Gosaikunda pass trek?

Answer: As the Gosaikunda pass trek is a lodge basis hiking, guests can order a shower in the guesthouses and pay directly.

Question: How do I get drinking water on Gosaikunda pass solo trek?

Answer: All places offer nice lodges and shops where Tourists can buy mineral water in plastic bottles to drink. But, we advise against buying mineral water in plastic bottles, as currently there are no provisions for disposing of plastic waste. Instead, Tourists can buy aqua tablets to purify the normal water as the normal water is available almost everywhere on the mountain trail.

Question: Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?

Answer: During the lodge trekking there will be more chances to charge the battery. We recommend you bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your adapters! An extra battery will be recommended.

Question: Are there any communication facilities on Gosaikunda pass hiking?

Answer: In this trek route, you can get telephone services as well as internet services as well.

Question: Is it possible to hike with a local Guide for Gosaikunda Pass Trekking?

Answer: Yes of course. If you are travelling in a tight budget for Gosaikunda pass trekking and have no wish to book the complete full board package trek, you can hire our expert local guide to make your holiday tour safer. Email to us to get a cost quotation for a local guide hiring in details.

Question: Can I use credit cards in Trekking?

Answer: No! So, for the trekking routes, you need to have cash Nepali rupees because credit cards work only in the bigger city areas.

Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payment terms?

Answer: Because our trips book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid any kind of misunderstanding. We will, of course, make every effort to accommodate last-minute bookings.

And regarding the deposit, we prefer a 15% advance deposit of the total price of the trip in order to confirm your reservation before you arrive in Nepal. And the rest of the payment can be made after your arrival in Nepal.

Question: Who will carry my luggage on the Gosaikunda pass trek?

Answer: We provide porters to transfer your luggage. As we are a responsible trekking tour operator agency, each of our porters carries a maximum of 25 kilos of your backpack which means 2 guests (12.5 kg luggage of each guest): 1 porter basis. If you wish to have a private porter, you might also get to pay an extra cost.

Question: How much distance do I walk each day?

Answer: When walking in the mountains, the distance you cover each day can vary greatly due to gradient, terrain, and altitude. As such it is very hard to give specific distances for each day, however, you have to be prepared to walk for roughly about 5 hours each day.

Question: Do I need walking poles ?

Answer: It is better to hike with walking poles. Learn how to use trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on trails. Walking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are just recommended but not compulsory.

Question: How much additional money do I need per day?

Answer: You can allocate US$ 08 – 10 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and it depends on your spending habits. US$ 7 to 10 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your trek.