Saturday, July 28, 2012

Gosainkunda Trek

Gosainkunda Lake TrekkingGosainkunda Lake Trekking lake is one of the holiest lakes for the Hindus. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims pay homage here every year. The maximum height on this route would be 4,610 meters. The route is connected from Kathmandu to Trisuli by road, from Trisuli to Dhunche again by road and from Dhunche the trekking starts for a total number of 14 days.The first destination would be Langtang and then Gosaikunda pass. If a trekker has prior experience in trekking and would like to try some climbing then a different route could be used. For this the route would start from Kyangching Gompa across the Ganjala to Tarkeghayang (Helambu).





tinerary in Details:

Day 01:Arrive in Kathmandu 
Arrive in Kathmandu meet assist and transfer to hotel and brifing about the trek evening dinner greeting with Nepali culture programmes. O/n at Hotel,
Day 02:Free Day/ Kathmandu Sightseeing 
After breakfast at Hotel start to visit Kathmandu Swayambhunath(monkey temple), and Boudhanath afternoon meeting with guide check the trekking gears. O/n Hotel at Hotel
Day 03:Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani (2194m) 
Today after breakfast at the hotel days start with about 1 hrs drive to Sundarijal from where trekking going to begin. The trail start ascending steeply through dense forest of oak, pine and rhododendron along with a large water pipe, that supplies water to Kathmanduites, until the ridge of Burlang Bhanjyang(2442m) from where you will have magnificent views of Annapurna in the west to Ganesh Himal and Numbur in the East. Then, you descend again through oak and rhododendron forest, cultivated fields and meadows to Chisapani. Stay over night at the tea house.
Day 04:Trek to Khutumsang via Gul Bhanjyang (2470 m) 
Chisapani is such a nice place from where you able to Dorgelakpa and Langtang Himalayan range. After breakfast trek descent about one and half hour, you reach a large Tamang village-Pati bhanjyang from where you again climb to cross a pass of 2470m and then descend to Gul Bhanjyang, another Tamang Village. From here the trail again hikes to a pass of 2620m before descends to Khtumsang. You will have splendid views, stretching from the Annapurna’s and Manaslu in the west to Numbur in the East. Stay over night at the t ea house.
Day 05:Trek to Tharepati (3490m) 
From Khutumsang, the trail ascend through forest with superb views across to Numbur, Jugal Himal and many other snowcapped peaks, before you arrive a ridge form where a short descent brings you to Mangan Kharka at 3285m. Now, the trail gradually gains altitude through pine and rhododendron forest with good views down into the Helambu valley and across to Jugal Himal and Numbur. Finally reach at the Tharepati for overnight.
Day 06:Trek to Phedi (3630m) 
From Tharepati, the trail descends to a stream and ascends along the ridge, through rhododendron and juniper forests, to Ghopte at 3359m. From here, we again ascend to Phedi. This is such a nice trek which offer imagines view of Laurebina pass. Stay over night at the tea house.
Day 07:Trek to Gosainkunda (4336m) 
The trail ascend all the way to Laurebina pass at 4610m, pass four small lakes and descend through rugged country and arrive in Gosaikunda. There are three sacred lakes in Gosainkunda- Saraswati Kunda, Bharavi Kunda and Gosaikund. This third lake is particularly sacred and is a place of pilgrimage in summer. According to the legend, this lake was created by Lord Shiva himself when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after he drank the poison which was a by product while churning the ocean by “Suras” and “Asuras” for ambrosia. Stay over night at the tea house.
Day 08:Trek to Sing Gompa (3254m) 
From the lake- Saraswati Kunda, the trail ascends to a ridge. There are good views across Langtang valley to Langtang Lirung. To the west are dramatic views of Himalchuli, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. From this ridge, we descend to Sing Gompa via Laurebina. There is a small monastery and a cheese factory in Sing Gompa. Stay over night at the tea house.
Day 09:Trek to Dhunche (1950m) 
Today after breakfast you trek down all the way to Dhunche through the forest of oaks, firs and rhododendrons. Dhunche is district head quarter of Rasuwa. Stay over night at the tea house.
Day10:Drive to Kathmandu (1350m) 
Today after an early morning breakfast your guide will take you to the bus station for day scenic countryside drive back to Kathmandu through the bumpy rode till Betrbati Bazaar, After Betrabati Bazaar the road begin better. Stay over night at the hotel.

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