Gosainkunda Lake Trek

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The Best Seasons for Gosainkunda Lake Trek:

The best times for the Gosainkunda lake Trek are spring and autumn/fall. Spring begins in March and ends in May, and autumn begins in September and ends in November.

Springtime, with longer sunshine hours, is one of the best seasons for drives, treks, and various adventures. As well as for stunning views of the Himalayan Mountain ranges, cold mornings, within the shade, and at night. Late afternoon can get overcast with light rain and snowfall sometimes. Late spring, from March to May, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom. Especially the rhododendrons of various colors and species, it is the national flower of Nepal.

Autumn begins in September and ends in November, one of the best times for trekking to Gosainkunda and other Himalayan regions. During autumn, most days are clear, for clear views and exciting walks. But with shorter sunshine hours.
It gets dark by 5 p.m.  Most days are bright with sunshine, except for snowfall sometimes above 3,000 m. Cold mornings, and in the shade, nights, but with clear, starry nights.

Trekkers interested in observing the Hindu religious festival of Janai Purnima during the auspicious full moon times. Can enjoy the Gosainkunda trek in the summer time of the monsoon wet season in August.
The grand religious event takes place at Gosainkunda, with thousands of devotees and pilgrims paying homage to holy Gosainkunda.

Preparation For Gosainkunda Lake Trek:

Preparation for Gosainkunda Lake Trek, after planning and interest, and staying fit and healthy. Check with the airlines for a direct flight to Kathmandu. Including the prices of respective airlines that fly to Kathmandu from Europe, Asia, Australia, or the USA. After booking with the airlines and obtaining a Nepal Visa from your home country’s Embassies or Consulates. If not possible, you can get the visa at Kathmandu International Airport, which requires valid travel documents to enter Nepal.

The other requirements, preparation, and buying the right gear for the trek, and ask Vertex Holiday. The equipment and gear list for the trek varies with
the seasons.

Gosainkunda Holy Lake Brief Spritual Background:

Gosainkunda Lake, according to the Hindu religion and mythology, is regarded as a sacred pond. The belief is that Lord Shiva (one of the main and popular Hindu Gods after Brahma and Vishnu). Lord Shiva is considered a creator and destroyer, when the world was poisoned by evil and devils. He consumed the poison to save the world and human beings.
To dilute the effect of the deadly poison, he struck his trident, a weapon of Shiva, on the ground. Then the water sprang and turned into ponds and lakes.

Lord Shiva quenched his thirst from the poison drinking to dilute it and save himself from being poisoned.
Around Gosainkunda, there were 108 lakes and ponds; at present, only a half dozen exists. Besides the Gosainkunda pond, trekkers will come across Bhairab Kund. During autumn, to early spring, including winter, the Gosainkunda Pond gets frozen. The Gosainkunda area is liveliest in the monsoon season of August. The great religious festival Janai Purnima takes place, and thousands of Hindu and some Buddhist pilgrims visit the holy pond. For a dip and to offer religious rites and prayer. According to popular belief, the huge rock stands at the center of the pond. Includes a Shiva Temple with a number of shelters and shades built for the pilgrims.

It is also believed that the water from the Gosainkunda ponds flows through a channel to the holy pool of Kumbheshwor Temple. It is located in Patan / Lalitpur, south of Kathmandu Valley, near the beautiful Patan Durbar Square.

Benefits of Booking Gosainkunda Lke Trek with Vertex Holiday

• Expert Guidance: Vertex Holiday’s experienced English-speaking local guides who are trained in first aid and altitude sickness management, ensuring safety and enriching the cultural experience.
• Logistical Support: Vertex Holiday handle all necessary permits, internal comfortable transportation, food, accommodation bookings, and porter services, significantly reducing planning stress.
• Acclimatization Planning: Vertex Holiday design itineraries with carefully planned ascent rates and built-in acclimatization days, maximizing the chances of a successful and safe trek.
• 24 Hours Company Assist: Vertex Holiday Team member will assist during the trip.
• Airport pick up & Drop Service: Vertex Holiday will provide personal Airport drop and pick up any time.
• Customize Trip Facility: During the trip some reason cannot get right place that time company and staff help you customize trip.
• Nepali Sim Card: After arrival in Nepal , vertex Holiday provide per person 1 Ncell sim card with 20 GB Data for easy connection
• Free luggage store at Vertex Holiday office Store in Thamel

Food & Accommodation Availability during the Gosainkunda Lake Trek :

The food and lodge accommodations around Gosainkunda and the Langtang Himal region, at designated overnight stops. Overnight accommodation and meals as per the itinerary set by Vertex Holiday offer the best lodge accommodation, where possible. The foods are as listed on the menu, from breakfast, lunch, dinner, or main courses. Includes side snacks with warm and cold refreshment drinks, served in a nice and cozy dining room with a fireplace. In Nepal, the most popular national food is Nepali Dal Bhat, boiled or steamed rice.

It is served with a mild curry of seasonal vegetables and includes Dal, a lentil bean soup, and pickles, with hot sauce as options.  Breakfast from oats porridge and cereals to cornflakes, toast/ chapattis
and pancakes, it includes a choice of egg variation.

Lunch and Dinner from Continental, Indian, Nepali, and Tibetan main courses with a choice of soups. Trekkers with special dietary and vegetarian requirements, please inform us when booking with Vertex Holiday.

Gosainkunda offers a good lodge with a comprehensive food menu served in nice, spacious dining rooms. In a large group with more than 4 people, it is best to order a set meal for all. It saves time and fuels energy, which is important in remote areas of the Himalayas. Following the norms and rules as Responsible Trekkers is a good practice for Eco-Tourism. As well as taking care of garbage and litter on the whole trek. The lodge accommodation and food are of moderate standard. The lodge accommodations after Dhunche are simple, with nice rooms.

Most lodges provide common bathrooms and toilets. At Dhunche, the lodges are of tourist standard. Offers rooms with attached bathrooms, and using hot showers is at an extra cost.

All lodges have electricity to light the large dining room, powered by local hydro or solar power. For charging electronic items, at an extra cost per hour, and for each gadget. Internet and Wi-Fi are available, but it is slow and unreliable in some places due to weather conditions.

Gosainkunda lake Trek Cost:

The cost for the Gosainkunda Lake Trek, A week duration with a trek of 4-5 days.It includes hotels in Kathmandu in the best Tourist Standard Hotels; trekkers can also upgrade the accommodation to 4-5 star hotels.

The cost for the upcoming 2026 season depends on the group size; the larger the group, the price comes slightly lower. Then, in a minimum group of 2-3 people, the trip cost is according to the packages set by Vertex Holiday.
It includes full board trekking with accommodation in simple local lodges, as well as 3 meals. From breakfast, lunch, and dinner with afternoon refreshment. Wages of guides and porters are included along with applicable trekking permits and Langtang National Park entrance fee.Transportation as per group size, either a 4WD Jeep or similar, and a coach or bus for bigger groups.

Better to Buy a Travel & Medical Inusrance for Gosainkunda Lake Trek :

Medical and Travel Insurance are compulsory in all our treks and long tours.
For the Gosainkunda lake Trek, all members should be physically fit and in sound health. For trekkers with a medical history and special dietary needs, please inform Vertex Holiday. So that the company can make necessary arrangements for booking these adventures. All age groups can join, up to a maximum of 70 years old.

Trekkers below 18 years of age must be accompanied by parents or guardians, as well as elderly persons. All need to obtain Travel and Medical Insurance in case of unfortunate incidents and accidents.

Sometimes, treks may be rerouted to other safe destinations due to broken trails by avalanches and rock falls. Includes the unfavorable and bad weather conditions, which will obstruct the scheduled itinerary days.If some members get seriously ill, they need immediate evacuation. Using the fastest means of transportation or taking a Helicopter service to the nearest hospital.  In this condition, if it arises, the trekker has to bear all the extra expenses as well as those for accompanying staff. Should be claimed from the insurance company for the extra expenses incurred.The company and medical doctors will provide a supporting letter so that you can claim the reimbursement from your insurance.