Gosaikunda Holly Lake Trek
| Maximum altitude : | 5475m. |
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| Primary activity : | Trekking and Hiking |
| Group size : | 2-15 people |
| Trek grade : | Fairly challenging |
| Country : | Nepal |
| Transportation : | Private vehicle(s) and airplane |
| Arrival on : | Kathmandu, Nepal |
You can vary the trek to Langtang by returning to Kathmandu via the holy lakes of GosainKund, which also makes a worthwhile seven-or eight- day trek in its own right. You could even make a short return trek from Dhunche direct to GosainKunda, although the trail is quite steep. From Tharepati you can continue through Helambu to Kathmandu along one of three routes.
The best way to trek to GosainKund is to visit Langtang first, swing south to ThuloSyabru and begin the hike to GosainKund. This has the adventure of allowing you to acclimatize before you reach the higher elevation of GosainKund.
Up to 20,000 Hindu pilgrims come to bath in the GosainKund Lakes during the August full-moon festival of janai Purnima. The lakes is also sacred to Buddhists, who have lined the shore with hundreds of cairns.
What Is Included
- Airport pickup and drops by private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle mention on itinerary
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced local English-speaking and government-licensed trek Guide and assistant trek Guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter only carry 25 Kg)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Home of trek, trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt.
- Trekking map for entire trip
- Drive to Shayabru Beshi by jeep
- Jeep to Kathmandu from Melanche
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
- Sagarmatha national park fee and ( TIMS card)
- Medical kit
- All government and local taxes
What Is Not Included
- Nepalese entry visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner stay in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, internet etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)