The 7-day Short Gosaikunda Trek is an exciting and adventurous journey, perfectly suited for travellers with limited time who still wish to experience Nepal’s stunning Himalayan scenery and spiritual landscapes. This trek offers a wonderful blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and high-altitude adventure.
Gosaikunda is an alpine freshwater lake located in Langtang National Park of Rasuwa district of Nepal. It melts and flows down to form the Trishuli River, which is one of the biggest rivers in Nepal.
The trek begins with a scenic five-hour drive from Kathmandu to Thulo Barkhu, followed by a trek to Thulo Syabrubesi for an overnight stay. On the second day, the trail ascends through forests and traditional villages to Cholangpati. The following day, you trek onward to the holy Gosaikunda Lake, surrounded by dramatic Himalayan peaks, where you stay overnight. After soaking in the spiritual atmosphere and breathtaking views, the trail descends from Gosaikunda to Dhunche, and the next day, you drive back to Kathmandu.
Designed and operated by Himalaya Sacred Trek and Expedition, this 7-day short teahouse of Gosaikunda trek is filled with unforgettable moments, serene mountain paths, sacred lakes, warm local hospitality, and awe-inspiring landscapes.
Departure Location: Kathmandu
Return Location: Kathmandu
Namaste and Heartily welcome to Nepal. Our company representatives warmly welcome you at Kathmandu’s international airport and transfer you to the hotel. You take your rest and enjoy your meal in the evening. Also, the trekking guide would do a briefing or explain to you about the trek. Overnight at the hotel.
With the excitement of the trip, today we will make our drive from Kathmandu to Thulo Syabrubesi after a fresh breakfast. On this long drive, we will be able to explore the dense markets and populated areas. Slowly, we will be able to explore hills with a green environment. After 4 hours of driving, we will have lunch in Nuwakot with Newari food. Then again, we will start our drive where we will be accompanied with himalayan views and waterfalls. Then we will finally reach Thulo Syabrubesi, experiencing off-road tracks, and stay overnight in a hotel.
Today we’ll start our first hike of the trip, after a fresh breakfast in Thulo Syabrubesi. With the amazing feelings of a new nature, we will make our hike ascending to Foprang Danda (3,210m) with the green scenery around & the ranges of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Tibet peaks & Langtang. We will slowly make our hike through oaks and rhododendron forests.
After some hours, we will follow the flat trail to reach Sing Gompa. If we can reach earlier, we will take our lunch in Sing Gompa. We will even explore the Sing Gompa monastery and visit the cheese factory. Some trekkers stop here for the night, but we will make further steps for some hours to reach Cholang Pati via Laurebina (3,920m), from where we can see an excellent mountain view ranging from Annapurna to Langtang. We will stay overnight in the lodge.
With the excitement of reaching Gosaikunda. Today, we will make our move after a fresh breakfast in the morning. We will hike over the small hill above Laurebina, following the rocky cliff trail. We will hike for a few hours through dry places where the trees are rarely found. Then, finally, we will reach Gosaikunda with the amazing, breathtaking view of the lake with stunning landscapes and the northern Himalayas.
We can see more lakes around the Gosaikunda (it is believed that there are 108 kundas/lakes). Among them, the major lakes are Gosaikunda, Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda, Surya Kunda, etc. It is believed that Lord Shiva broke a hill rock with his trident (weapon) after swallowing poison given by his enemy. After exploring the beauty of Gosaikunda, with an amazing spiritual story, we will stay overnight in a lodge with a heavenly feeling in nature.
Leaving behind the beauty of Gosaikunda with amazing feelings and memories. We will trek back to Dhunche for today after a fresh breakfast. We will follow the same trail we came, reaching Sing Gompa. As we reach Sing Gompa, we will have lunch here. Then we will gradually make our further steps continuously through steep down hills, crossing beautiful villages. After some hours, we will even reach the military base, where we will show our permit to make further moves to reach Dhunche. After a few hours of hiking, we will reach Dhunche, crossing many berries. We will stay overnight in Dhunche on the last day of this short trip with amazing feelings and memories of himalayas.
After the last breakfast in himalayas in Dhunche. We will make our long drive to Kathmandu, the capital. We will be accompanied by the scenic view of villages with high hills and mountain views. After reaching Nuwakot, we will take lunch, and we can even feel a warm environment with green nature. Slowly, we will reach a civilized area. After reaching Kathmandu, we will transport you to the hotel and have a final meeting with the guide.
Your adventure for this trip comes to an end today! We will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home, you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Complementaries
| Date | Status | Group Size | Action |
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56 Days
Start – 2026-04-25
End – 2026-06-03
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Booking Open | 1 – 12 PAX |
