Gosainkunda Trek

Gosainkunda trek is one of the popular trek for nature trekkers and pilgrims and best suitable for those having short period of time in Nepal and willing to experience alpine zone and Himalayas through classic mountain treks. The trek offers mesmerising alpine forest walks, spectacular mountain views, plants, birds and animals. If you are lucky, you might also have chance to capture a glimpse of endangered animal “Red panda”.

During the trek  you can enjoy the magnificent views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Annapurna, and many more .Gosaikunda is a name of holy lake that carries significant religious values to Hindus and Buddhists. Every year in the Full Moon of August, thousands of pilgrims flock to Gosaikunda to take a bath.

There are altogether 108 lakes around the Gosainkunda region but only few lakes including Gosainkunda are on the sight of traveller, others are to be explored extensively. Locals in the region have economic benefit through earnings from tourists and pilgrims by providing fooding and lodging services.

Key Attractions

1. Fascinating views of Langtang Lirung (7,246m), Dorje Lhakpa (6,988m), Ganchempo (6,387m), Annapurna Mountain Range, Manaslu Mountain Range, Ganesh Mountain Range, Mountain Range of Tibet
2. Sacred Lakes of Gosainkund and many other lakes around the Gosainkunda
3. Possibility of glimpse of most endangered animal “Red Panda”.
4. Big festival of Janaipurna in Gosainkunda during full moon in August

Syaphru Besi (1,470 m)

Syaphru Besi is located in the northern part of Nepal, in Rasuwa District, bordering the Chinese Autonomous Region of Tibet. Syaphru Bensi is situated between two large rivers, Langtang and Kerung rivers and 18 other village development committees are attached to this centre village of trade. The Tamang ethnic group have inhabited this place since ancient times and have their own history, culture, language, religion, tradition and values.People living in the village are mostly Buddhist.

The Samdheon Wösel World Peace Stupa in Syaphru Besi was built for the peace in the world and for all living beings, for the treasures of nature and the environment.

Shing Gompa (Chandanbari) (3.300 m)

Chandanbari is the official name of Shing Gompa and reachable from Dunche town and Thulo Syaphru village. The monastery with a Newar-style door frame and a statue of Chenrezig is well worth seeing. The peaceful village is also famous for the Yak cheese production. People around the Gosainkunda region having yak farm will provide milk on daily basis to the governmental cheese factory in Shing Gompa.

Laurebina (3.900 m):

Laurebina is considered view point for beautiful view of the mountain ranges of Ganesh Himal, Annapurna Massif, Manaslu Massif and Mount Shisapangma in Tibet are seen from Laurebina.

According to the religious belief, lord Shiva during his pilgrimage, left his bamboo sticks in Laurebina and headed further to Gosainkunda. Therefore, nowadays during the Janai Purnima festival, many of the pilgrims leave their walking sticks in Laurebina. Laurebina means Without Stick in Nepali language.

The Sacred Lakes of Gosainkunda (4,200 m):

Gosainkunda is located at an elevation of 4,200 m from the sea level and considered one of the most famous religious pilgrimage sites in Nepal. Every year thousands of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims visit this holy place in August on the full moon day festival of “Janai Purnima”. Hindus in particular take a dip in the holy lake for inner purification. The large rock in the middle of the lake is believed to be the mortal remains of Shiva and it is said that the waters of the lake flow through channels to the water basin of the Khumbheshwar Temple in Patan.

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