Trip Overview
Gosaikunda Lake, is Nepal’s one of the most famous religious and pilgrimage places for the people who believe in a mix of Shamanism and Buddhism, the lake is a holy site and a source of power. situated at a height of 4380m, encircled by high mountains on the north and east. This lake is splendid and scenic. Each year during Janai Purnima (August Full Moon day), thousands of Hindu pilgrims come here for blessings. The large rock in the center of the lake is believed to be the head...
Gosaikunda Lake, is Nepal’s one of the most famous religious and pilgrimage places for the people who believe in a mix of Shamanism and Buddhism, the lake is a holy site and a source of power. situated at a height of 4380m, encircled by high mountains on the north and east. This lake is splendid and scenic. Each year during Janai Purnima (August Full Moon day), thousands of Hindu pilgrims come here for blessings. The large rock in the center of the lake is believed to be the head of lord Shiva. Shamans ("Dhami or Jhankri") are called Bon-Po in Tamang language, a different pre-Buddhist sect, and come from all over Nepal to the lake, to be there on a full moon night. Shamans perform spiritual dancing and singing during the ceremony and this day is considered holy by the shamans, whereby apprentices or "junior Jhankris" obtain graduation from their masters or senior shamans.
Legend says; that Lord Shiva created this high-altitude lake when he pierced a glacier with his trident to get water to quench his thirst from consuming some poison. On this day, you can take the shaman's healing and other spiritual practices. Joining the Gosainkunda Lake full moon festival means your trek almost becomes like a pilgrimage, watching all the activities done by local people, Hindu and Buddhist visitors, and the Shamans. The major attractions of this trek are Holy Gosainkunda Lake, Naagkund, Bhairabkunda, typical shamans dance during the full moon in August, unique and long-established Tamang Culture, and Excellent Himalayan scenery.
Trip Facts
- Located: Langtang National Park
- Altitude: 4,380 m (14,370 ft)
- District: Rasuwa
- Surface Area: 13.8 ha (34 acres).
- Gosaikunda Lake complex: 1,030 ha (4.0 sq mi)
Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) Kathmandu: Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft] Arrive at any time, Xtreme Climbers vehicle and represent we'll pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to the hotel. Your included activities consist of refreshments, introduction to your guide, as well as an introduction on The Trek. Meal includes:Breakfast
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche on 2030 m by private vehicle (6/7 hours). Early in the morning after breakfast, we pick you up at your Hotel and drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche via Trisuli by private vehicle which takes about 6 hours. The road is quite smooth until reaching Trisuli through the terraced fields and Villages and we will have our lunch there. After lunch, our road is roughly dust viewing the scenic valley until reaching the large Tamang settlement of Dhunche. We will check in our Langtang National Park Permit near Dhunche. We can see Langtang Lirung and Ganesh Himal from Dhunche. After arriving in Dhunche, we will visit Tamang Museum. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 03: Trek from Dhunche to Shing Gompa in 3250 m /4-5 hours. In the morning after breakfast, we leave the village and follow the trail passing the terraced fields and cross a small stream by a wooden bridge to the opposite bank. Now the trail becomes a steep ascent through the forests and traverses up the cliff like a flank and commands a view of the rocky mountain of Gosaikunda deep in the valley. We are gaining a high elevation each step and will come to a wide flat area. We will have our lunch there. After lunch, we continued again on a steep ascent on a ridge with Rhododendrons. This steep ascent will be over in a while and join the path coming from Kyanjin Gompa. After we come to a flank with bare trees and short ascent, we will arrive in Shing Gompa. There is a small Cheese Factory and an Old Buddhist Monastery which we will visit in the evening. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 04: Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda Lake in 4380 m/3-4 hours. Today we are going to Gosaikunda Lake, while enjoying the Holy Lake and Himalayan View. We start after breakfast; we follow the trail that gently ascends the mountain flank with bare trees and cross over the ridge. We traverse the flank of the Langtang Khola and go through a forest full of moss and ferns. We follow the flank back to the ridge and reach Chalangpati from where we can see the Langtang Lirung and Ganesh Himal. Then, we follow the wide path that stretches on the high ridge ahead. We are approaching the forest limit and the view opens rapidly with Manaslu, Himal Chuli and Annapurna Himal behind us. We keep ascending towards the prayer flags above and will reach Lauribinayak where we will have our lunch. After lunch, the wide trail on the ridge continues further even after lauribinayak and the ascent becomes strenuous. We keep climbing towards the rocky mountains of Gosaikunda and the ridge becomes a narrow rock ridge until reaching third Lake Gosaikunda passing the first Lake Saraswati Kund and second Lake Bhairav Kund. On the Gosaikunda Lake, there is a Shrine in which a lingam symbolizing Shiva is kept and revered. Gosaikunda Lake is a site for the great pilgrimage in August each year. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 05: Exploration day: Full day experience with shamanistic dances and spiritual songs as well as activities of local people and other devotees/pilgrims. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 06: Early morning after breakfast descend down towards Sundarijal. This morning we will try to start as early as possible after breakfast because it will be the longest and hardest day of the entire trip. The way will be almost down till we dont reach Sundarijal the distance from Gosaikunda to Sundarijal will be almost about 33.km once you reach Sundarijal Xtreme Climbers vehicle will be standby to escort you to your Hotel.
Day 07: Final Departure from international airport. Our adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! A Xtreme Climbers representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal. Included meals:Breakfast
Cost includes
- Airport Transportation: Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car or van. It depends on the group.
- Kathmandu Hotel Accommodation: 2 nights Hotel accommodation in a 3 star in Kathmandu.
- Meals and accommodation During Trip: Local Tea house / Hotel accommodation on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking with Local fresh fruits as far as available.
- Land Transportation: all Transport during a Trekking .
- Trekking Permits: All necessary Government paper works and Langtang national park entry permits and TIMS Card including Trekking map card.
- Trekking Guide: An experienced Government licensed holder guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek.
- Porters: Required necessary numbers of porters (2.member 1.Porter) 30.kg Per porter.
- Xtreme Climbers Crew Meals, Wages, Insurance and Transportation: Insurance, food, accommodation and salary and transportation for Tour / Trekking Guide.
- First Aid Kit: Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- VAT / Tax and Office Charges: Office Service charge, government taxes and vat etc.
Cost Excludes
- Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
- Sightseeing : Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
- Extra night in Kathmandu and Lunch & Dinner: Extra nights accommodation and Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Tips: Calculate some tips for staff, Drivers and Porters .
- Horse renting: Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section Or any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays,political disturbance, and strikes etc.
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