Gosaikunda is one of the most sacred places for Hindus. It is believed by many Hindus, according to popular Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva used to live in the Gosaikund during meditation. The lake is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana, Vishnu Purana, and to major texts of Hinduism such as the Ramayna and Mahabharata relating to dozens of stories connected with Lord Shiva and the churning of ocean or Samudra Manthan explaining its birth. The waters of the lake is holy, and during the festival of Gangadashahara hundreds of people from Nepal and India come to bath in this water amidst an atmosphere that resembles a large family picnic. According to folklore, the pond in the Kumbheshwar temple compound in Patan is associated with Gosaikunda. If you are not in a confined-robust phase and unable of traveling to the lake, then Kumbeshwar Pokhari is an alternative place for spiritual voyage.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 02: Early morning drive to Dhunche (1,960 meters) by public bus (6-7 hours) or private jeep, depending on your preference. Overnight at a lodge.
Day 03: Begin trekking to Thulo Syabru Village (2,250 meters), approximately 5 hours of walking. Overnight at a lodge.
Day 04: Continue trekking to Lauribinayak (3,910 meters), a 5-hour walk. Overnight at a lodge.
Day 05: Trek to Gosaikunda (4,380 meters), around 3 hours of walking. Overnight at a lodge.
Day 06: Exploration day – Visit the sacred Gosaikunda Lake and its surroundings. Overnight at a lodge.
Day 07: Trek down to Sing Gompa (3,330 meters), a 6-hour walk. Overnight at a lodge.
Day 08: Descend to Dhunche (1,960 meters) in about 3 hours. Overnight at a lodge.
Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu by public bus (7-8 hours).
Best time to visit Holy Gosaikunda Lake
At 4,380 meters above the sea-level Gosaikunda falls in Langtang National Park of Nepal and is located north to Kathmandu at just 120KM distance which you can reach by trekking through beautiful alpine terrains of Langtang region.
Gosaikunda is best visited during the months of September to November and March to May. The sky remains clear and dry that allows a comfortable day trekking Climb up in the open space to view the marvelous Himalayan range On the other hand, the monsoon from June to August brings a lot of rain, which makes trails can be slippery and so difficult to hike.
Hundreds of thousands pilgrims flockiing to the lake from, since drums are beaten and devotees sing as dance at the hundreds of tent camps set up in Lauribinayak haveing lingam in gods of saivite cults.
Gosainkunda Serves Accommodating and Food
Visitors can rest and relax at the simple but comfortable lodging available in Gosaikunda after a refreshingd trek journey. Tea houses normally have private or shared rooms with common washrooms whereas lodges can offer services like attached bath.
Also, accommodations do tend to get full during peak trekking seasons so it is advisable that you book your rooms much well in advance as possible. Camping is available for those looking to get away from it all, and be one with nature.
Having been a Tamang & Sherpa region, the best remedy is their local soup for the trekkers to relish after walking long hours. Dal Bhat — lentil soup, rice and vegetables (the base of this dish is pretty much a staple on any tea house or lodge you're in) Other popular dishes include momos, dumplings filled with vegetables or meat, and Thukpa, a nourishing noodle soup. For snacks, try Churpi, a hardened yak cheese, or roasted corn. Be sure to sample the local herbal tea, brewed with medicinal herbs and spices, for a comforting and health-boosting drink.
