Gosainkund: Lake is the site for a great pilgrimage. The large
rock in the center of the lake is said to be the remains of Shiva shrine
and it is also claimed that a channel carries water from the lake
directly to the tank at the Kumbeshwer Temple in Patan. Gosainkund is
the most famous of a string of lakes and renowned among Nepali Hindus.
This can be trekked on its own in as little as four days, but because of
its rapid ascent to high elevation. It is best done after some
acclimatizing in Langtang or Helambu. From either Dhunche or Syabru,
trails ascend steeply through mossy rhodendron forest to the monastery
and cheese factory of Sing Gompa. Above here, the trail climbs through
tall fir stands before emerging above the tree line for increasingly
panoramic views of the high peaks and finally entering the barren upper
reaches of the Trishuli river, where glacial moraines and rockslides
have left a string of half a dozen lakes (kund). You can also climb a
nearby summit for awesome views.
Day by Day Itinerary: Gosainkund Tour - 09 Nights 10 DaysDay 1: |
Arrival in Katmandu, |
|
Welcome to Kathmandu and transferred to at Luxury Hotel |
Day 2: |
Drive to Dhunche O/N Guesthouse. |
Day 3: |
Trekking to Singh Gompa O/N Guesthouse. |
Day 4: |
Trek to holy lake Gosainkund (4100m). O/N Guesthouse. |
Day 5: |
Full day exploration of Kund holy bath and Puja O/N Guesthouse. |
Day 6: |
Trek back to Singh Gompa O/N Guesthouse. |
Day 7: |
Trek back to Dunche O/N Guesthouse. |
Day 8: |
Drive to Kathmandu . Overnight at Hotel. |
Day 9: |
Kathmandu city sightseeing |
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Full day sightseeing -
Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Budhanilkantha, Balaju water, Swayambhu Nath
stupa (Monkey's temple) Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square
with Krishna Temple & overnight. |
Day 10: |
Drive to airport and fly to your onward Destination. |