Adventure Mountain Treks

Gosainkunda Lake Trek

Detailed Itinerary • 8 Days

8 Days Langtang Region Nepal
Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Duration: Approx. 20-30 minutes drive
Distance: Approx. 7 km

Our company representative will welcome you at Tribhuwan International Airport and drive you by private vehicle to hotel. Preparation and briefing about the trip.

Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche.

Duration: Approx. 7-8 hrs drive
Distance: Approx. 118 km

Early in the morning, begin your scenic drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche a small mountain town and the gateway to the Langtang region. Passing through winding roads, green hills, rivers, and charming villages. The route, you will enter Langtang National Park, home to rich biodiversity.

Day 03 Trek from Dhuche to Chandanbari (Sing Gompa).

Duration: Approx. 6-7 hrs drive
Distance: Approx. 8 km

After morning breakfast, you will start the trek walking along a flat, wide trail. Then the trail leads uphill. After passing through rhododendron forests, small settlements, and chortens, you will reach Sing Gompa. It is a peaceful place with a unique and vibrant atmosphere. 

Day 04 Trek from Chandandbari/Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda.

Duration: Approx. 6-7 hrs trek
Distance: Approx. 12 km

After morning breakfast, we will start the trek. This day’s trail is mostly uphill. It offers beautiful views of mountains like Langtang Lirung Himal, Ganesh Himal, and others. Once you reach Cholang Pati, the trail becomes steeper and requires more physical strength. Gosaikunda is a sacred lake with deep spiritual significance. Every year, even Nepali devotees visit and take a ritual bath in its waters, believing that bad karma is cleansed after bathing in the lake.

Day 05 Trek from Gosaikunda to Ghopte (via Lauribina La Pass).

Duration: Approx. 5-6 hrs trek
Distance: Approx. 10 km

After early morning breakfast, we will take packed lunch and start the trek. The trail ascends toward Lauribina La Pass. Once at the pass, you are rewarded with amazing views. On the way, you will also pass by several small lakes. After the pass, the trail mostly descends until you reach Ghopte, a small settlement with basic lodges.

Day 06 Trek from Ghopte to Melamchi Bazar.

Duration: Approx. 5-6 hrs drive
Distance: Approx. 10 km

After morning breakfast, you will start the trek with an uphill section, then the trail gradually goes downhill. This day offers mountain views along with snow-capped peaks and ridges. Passing through many settlements, chortens, forests, and fields, you will reach Melamchi Bazar, a scenic and culturally rich village.

Day 07 Trek from Melamchi Bazar to Kathmandu.

Duration: Approx. 3-4 hrs drive
Distance: Approx. 55 km

After morning breakfast, you will drive back to Kathmandu and rest. You can explore the remaining part of the day at your leisure.

Day 08 Final departure. Drop to airport as per flight schedule.

Duration: Approx. 20-30 minutes drive
Distance: Approx. 7 km

Our representative will drop you at International Airport as per your flight schedule.