Gosainkunda Trek

Day 1: Arrival

You will be welcomed by one of our staff members at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A 45 minutes drive, depending on traffic, will bring you to your accommodation in Kathmandu. Rest and relax for the rest of the day while enjoying your first local food.

The B&Bs and hotels that we chose for our guests are located in safe and peaceful areas with supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance.

Day 2: Orientation and cultural tour

Enjoy your complimentary breakfast in the morning and meet your adventure tour guide. He will walk you through trek preparations including understanding the culture, gear lists and show you the trekking route on a map. Afterward, you will get to explore Kathmandu City and its cultural heritage.

Day 3: Drive to Dhunche (2022 m / 6634 ft)​

And here we go; 8 days into the Himalayas. Our journey starts with a long and bumpy drive on the mountain road, making our way to Dunche. This is a perfect place to stretch out and to spend the night after the long drive.

Driving hours: 6-7 / Distance: 128 km

Day 4: Trek to Chandanbari (3300 m / 10827 ft)

After the breakfast, your guide will walk you through the entire trek briefly using a map. The hike starts with an easy walk on the road for a short amount of time before it we get into the steep uphill section that will last 2-3 hours. You will stop for a lunch at a teahouse in Deurali and refill your water bottles before we get back on the trail again for the second half of the day. In the evening, you will sit around the fire with hot tea to join other trekkers and locals to hear their stories.

Hiking hours: 6 / Distance: 8 km

Day 5: Trek to Laurebina (3950 m / 12960 ft)

Wake up, grab your tea and enjoy the incredible view in the morning from your teahouse. Your guide will be asking you to drink plenty of water today as you will be gaining some elevation. In the evening, a beautiful sunset will be waiting for you. Grab your tea again and enjoy the beauty of Nature.

Hiking hours: 3-4​ / Distance: 6 km

Day 6: Trek to Gosainkunda (4380 m / 14207 ft)

You will be hiking a steep uphill section at the beginning of the hike today. Once you reach the top of this climb, you will start walking on the narrow path going ups and downs all the way to Gosainkunda. You will be gaining some altitude at this point and you will probably start feeling it, but don't worry, your guide will be making sure that you are feeling well and drinking enough water. Staying positive and following your guide is the best way to do it. As we get closure to reaching our destination, be ready to amaze by the view of beautiful lakes and the surrounding mountains.

Hiking hours: 4 / Distance: 4 km

Day 7: Trek to NauKunda (4320 m / 14173 ft)

Today, You will head out from Gosainkunda making your way towards Naukunda (= Nine lakes). The hike starts with a steep descend and goes up and down for the rest of day until we reach our camping spot. Each lake that you will pass through have their own names, named after historical events. We will be carrying some light lunch for us in between. You will be walking mostly at 4000 meters level today, So drinking enough is very very important. We will meet up with the camping team who will be waiting for us in the campsite with all the tents set up, food and tea ready to warm you up. Enjoy the bonfire, chatting with locals, and peaceful views.

Hiking hours: 5-6 / Distance: 7 km

Day 8: Trek to Suryakunda (3200 m / 10498 ft)

After the tasty local breakfast, we will make our way down to Suryakunda, a lake well known amongst the Tamang community. The hike will be mostly downhill. Every year, hundreds of people gather here for the religious festival. Little further down from this lake, there are beautiful Yak ranch and some farm houses where the local shepherds will be living. Today again, our local camping team will be all ready to host you up in the mountains. Take a walk around the lake, hear the shepherds stories in the evening, watch yaks and experience the unique culture of the mountain people.

Hiking hours: 5-6 / Distance: 8 km

Day 9: Trek to Shikharbesi (1900 m /6233 ft)

It's gonna be yaks and mountain goats that will wake you up in the morning. A tasty Tibetan bread and a tea will be waiting to fill you up for the long day. We will be walking for 5-6 hours in order to get to the homestay village called Shikharbesi. You will be staying and eating with the local families as you immerse yourself with the tradition and a village lifestyle. These families make very tasty food and make sure that your drinking enough water. It doesn't get any better than this to experience the beauty of Nepal. If you have any questions about the culture, village, lifestyle or anything that is new for you, feel free to ask your adventure guide. Your guide will be more than happy to help you experience Nepal in a meaningful way.

Hiking hours: 4-5 / Distance: 7 km

Day 10: Trek to Missra Bhanjyang (1100 m / 3608 ft)

It's time to say goodbye to your lovely homestay family. After the breakfast at your homestay, you will hike down for 2-3 hours to the place called Missra Bhanjyang, where your private vehicle will be waiting for you to bring you back to Kathmandu.

Driving hours: 5-6 / Distance: 74 km

Day 11: Debrief and day off

After breakfast, a staff member will meet with you to talk about your travel experience with us. In order to improve our customer experiences, we would love to hear your feedback. For the rest of the day, you can rest and relax, go shopping, or participate in one of our day tours around Kathmandu.

Day 12: Departure

It’s time to say goodbye, or better - see you again! One of our staff members will drop you at the Tribhuwan International Airport 2-3 hours before your scheduled flight time, making sure that you have enough time to check in.​

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