Gosaikunda
A short alpine trek in the Langtang region to the sacred glacial lakes of Gosaikunda — Hindu pilgrimage site below Lauribina La with wide Himalayan views.
A short, sacred-lake trek from Kathmandu
Gosaikunda is one of the most rewarding short treks in the Langtang region — a steep climb out of Dhunche through pine and rhododendron forest, a careful acclimatisation day at Sing Gompa, and a final morning above the treeline to the string of glacial lakes that sit sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists.
It's a strong choice for travellers who want a real high-altitude trek without committing to the longer days of Everest Base Camp or Manaslu, or for trekkers who already know the Langtang valley and want to return for something different.
How we plan it
Nepal Nexus builds your Gosaikunda plan around your dates, fitness and travel style. Ram Prasad Tripathi and the team look at how many days you have, your altitude history and the season before suggesting the right pace and side-trips.
For most travellers that means a careful itinerary with one acclimatisation day at Sing Gompa, an early-morning climb of Surya Kunda above the lakes, and a sensible descent back to Dhunche.
Who it suits
Gosaikunda suits trekkers who want a short, scenic high-altitude trek without the EBC altitude profile, returning travellers who already walked Langtang Valley and want a different angle on the same range, and travellers with a religious or cultural interest in the sacred lakes.
Tell us your dates and we'll help you decide whether the standard 8-day route, a slower acclimatisation version, or a combined Langtang + Gosaikunda loop makes the most sense.
8 days, step by step.
Every distance, lodge and rest day is adjustable to your pace. This is the starting sketch.
Airport pickup, transfer to a heritage hotel in Thamel, evening welcome briefing with your guide and a permit check.
OVERNIGHT · KATHMANDULong, scenic drive (7–8 hrs) north out of Kathmandu through terraced hills and the Trishuli river valley to Dhunche, the gateway town for the Gosaikunda trail.
OVERNIGHT · DHUNCHESteep climb out of Dhunche through pine and rhododendron forest to the small Buddhist monastery and cheese factory at Sing Gompa.
OVERNIGHT · SING GOMPAShort acclimatisation day climbing the ridge above Sing Gompa to the Lauribina viewpoint — Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu in one panorama.
OVERNIGHT · SING GOMPAClimb above the treeline past Cholangpati and Lauribinayak to Gosaikunda — a string of glacial lakes sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists, set under a wide stone amphitheatre.
OVERNIGHT · GOSAIKUNDAPre-dawn climb to the Surya Kunda viewpoint above the lakes for sunrise on the Langtang Himal, then a quiet rest day at the lakeshore.
OVERNIGHT · GOSAIKUNDALong descent retracing the trail through Lauribina and Sing Gompa back to Dhunche — knees feel it, the lower air feels great.
OVERNIGHT · DHUNCHEDrive back to Kathmandu (7–8 hrs). Afternoon free for last-minute Thamel shopping or a Boudhanath stupa visit before your onward flight.
OVERNIGHT · KATHMANDU
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- Private trekking guide for the full trek
- Porter support based on group size and route plan
- Langtang National Park permit and TIMS card guidance and paperwork support
- Kathmandu–Dhunche ground transport planning as agreed in your proposal
- Teahouse accommodation on the trail as agreed in your proposal
- Meals on the trail as agreed in your proposal
- Pre-trek briefing, gear advice and route preparation
- Basic first-aid support carried by the guide team
- Arrival and local transfer support as agreed
- International flights to/from Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Travel insurance covering trekking and emergency evacuation
- Meals in Kathmandu unless stated in your proposal
- Personal trekking gear and rentals
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal drinks, snacks, charging, Wi-Fi and hot showers on the trail
- Extra costs caused by weather, road conditions or personal itinerary changes
A feel for the route, before you decide.
Use these route images as planning context. Ask us any questions about terrain, lodges, weather or daily walking time.
A walk through Langtang.
Topographic profile across 8 days. Rest days appear as plateaus; summit days as peaks. Every line is on foot.
Pick a date, or set your own.
Tell us your preferred dates and we'll confirm the best available window for your route and group.
Walk the Gosaikunda with us.
Tell us your dates and we'll draft a custom itinerary within 48 hours — written for your route, pace and travel style. No card needed to start.
