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Christy Luhulsen
USA

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I had a wonderful, funny and beautiful trek. SImbir is lively guy and provides great service. Kul was really cool & mellow too. I’ll be back and hope to travel with those two guys again. They always made sure we were doing well and even helped a new friend we met on the trail.

I really thank to Tej for organized this entire trip.

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goshainkunda trek !!! Budget Trip

Gosaikunda trek lies north of Kathmandu and is third most popular trek of Nepal. It combines the high mountain lakes at Gosainkund ( Frozen lakes) and spectacular valley of Langtang .Visit the beautiful Langtang National park and then trek to the end of the valley to view the wonderful mountains views. Following the Trisuli River north out of Kathmandu, we travel through Trisuli Bazaar and Dhunche which located on ridge of the mountain and you will have wonderful view of Langtang range, Ganesh himal and Dorje Lakpa .

We start our first day walking steep ascend to Sing Gompa  through oak and rhododendron forests on our way. There is a high plateau, where the sacred lake Gosainkund is located. Crossing the Lauribenayak Pass (4610m./15213 ft.). There we are rewarded with the stunning views of the Manaslu, Ganesh Himal & even as far as the Annapurna massif.

Overall, This area offer crossing passes, Superb mountain view, beautiful Holy lake like Gosainkunda, picturesque Sherpa village, impressive display of wild flower, an abundance of wild life, Monasteries and of course friendly local people and their culture.

Goshainkunda

Fact of this trip
Trip Duration      9 days budget Trip
Max. Altitude: 4460m./14718ft
Minimum Altitude: 1966m./64878 ft.
Grade: Moderate
Activities: Trekking
Accommodation: Teahouse (Lodge to Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee
Transportation: Car/ Van/ Taxi / Plane
Trek Departure: Every day throughout the week
Group Size: 1 person (minimum) to 15 persons (maximum)
Best season: Feb, March, April, Sep,Oct & Nov.
Available Time: All months
Per day hiking: 5 to 7 hours per day
Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by a Nepal Alternative Treks airport representative. Transfer by Private car/ Van (depends on size of group) to the selected Hotel( Hotel sacred valley inn) at thamel in Kathmandu(1290m./4273). Stay overnight there on b/b basis.

Day 2: We drive public bus early morning from Kathmandu to Dhunche(1966m./64878ft.) 7/8 hours driving . This first part of our drive is quite smooth to Trishuli bazzar then drive rough road the rest to Dhunche. Dhunche is the starting point of our trek. It is beautiful village to have Langtang Lirung, Ganesh himal and dhorje Lakpa and Langtang valley. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 3: We continue ascend to Sing Gompa(3330 m./10989 ft.) 5 hours walking today. The view of mountain will be wider day by day. We will see Langtang range, Ganesh himal, Tibetan Monestary, once we reach at Sing Gompa. We walk through forest of Oak, hemlock and firs. We also will visit Local cheese factory there. We stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 4: We climb to Laurinayak( 3850m./12705 ft.) 4 hours walking today. It is beautiful walk through oak trees and better view of mountains. We walk shorter today to make sure for our climb to Gosainkunda for altitude mountains sickness and good mountains view with sunrise from Lauribinayak. You will see Langtang Lirung, Ganesh himal, Paldor peak, Dhoreje Lakpa, Manaslu, Annapurna range  in distance and panoramic picturesque of whole area in early morning. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 5: We ascend steep to Lauribinayak pass (3950m./13035 ft.) and gradual walk to Gosainkunda( 4460 m./14718ft.) 4 hours walking. We would see a dozen of lakes there. Among them the main lakes are Sarawoti kunda, Bhairav kunda and Gosainda.  According to the legend, the Gosainkunda was created by hindu god Shiva when he pierced glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed poison. So, the Gosainkunda is believed as holy lake and every year during July there will be Gosainkunda festival. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 6: We descend steep same way back to Sing Gompa (3330 m./10989 ft.)5/6 hours walking. Stay overnight at hotel on FB basis.

Day 7: We continue to descend to Dhunche (1966m./64878ft.) 4 hours walking then stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 8: Drive to Kathmandu by Public bus 8 hours driving and stay overnight at selected hotel ( Hotel sacred valley inn) at thamel in Kathmandu on b/b basis.

Day 9: Nepal Alternative Treks provides you free transportation to Trivuwan international airport and departure to your home or other destination.

FootNote:

B/B = Bed and Breakfast, B = breakfast. L = Lunch, D = Dinner,
FB = Full board.( accommodation, breakfast, lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee).
M .= meter. f .= Feet, km =kilometre

Cost Includes:
  • Free pick up and drop by car/van/ from/to international airport.
  • 2 nights hotel ( Hotel sacred valley inn)at thamel in Kathmandu on b/b plan.
  • All meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, with tea/coffee).
  • Lodge accommodation during the trekking.
  • One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, specialized in
  • Gosainkunda region specialized and government authorized trekking guide including required porters (one porter for two clients).
  • Guide/porter's food, accommodation, salary, insurance, transportation and equipments.
  • Kathmandu-Dhunche- Kathmandu by public bus.
  • Langtang national park fee and TIMS (Trekker's information management system) card.
  • Trekking equipments as sleeping bag and down jacket etc.
Cost Excludes:
  • Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, fanta, mineral water, beer.
  • Personal Travel insurance.
  • Rescue operation.
  • International air fare.
  • Nepal tourist visa fee ( $ 25 for 15 days and $ 40 for 30 days multiple entry visa).
  • Tips for guide and porter.( Highly suggested  but not compulsory).
If you would like to extend your holiday then below the options are highly suggested.

1. One day Trishuli river rafting.
2. Full day world heritage sites city tour as Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Monkey temple.
3. One night two days Nagarkot sunrise and mountain view and 3 hours hiking trip.
4. One  night Two days Dhulikhel tour.
5. Two  nights Three  days Trishuli river rafting + Chitwan Jungle safari.
6. 1/2/3 hours Trekking thai massage.

7.Mountain flight.

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