Gosaikunda
visibility360 views
location_onRasuwa District, Langtang Region Bagmati Province

Gosaikunda

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

7-9 Days

Max Elevation

4380m

visibility

Views

360

Starting Point

Gosaikunda

Sacred Alpine Lake in the Langtang Region

Gosaikunda, situated at an altitude of 4,380 meters (14,370 feet), is a revered high-altitude lake nestled in the Rasuwa District of Nepal’s Langtang region. Legend has it that Lord Shiva created the lake by piercing the ground with his trident to quench his thirst after consuming poison during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan). This makes Gosaikunda one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists alike.

Trekking Through Diverse Landscapes

The journey to Gosaikunda typically begins in Syabrubesi or Dhunche and winds through lush rhododendron forests, terraced hillsides, and traditional Tamang villages. Trekkers are rewarded with panoramic views of snow capped peaks like Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and Manaslu. The trail passes through Lauribina Yak and other small settlements before reaching the serene turquoise waters of Gosaikunda, surrounded by rugged mountain terrain.

Best Time to Visit and Cultural Significance

While the trek can be undertaken from March to May and September to November, the most auspicious time is during the Janai Purnima festival in August, when thousands of pilgrims gather to bathe in the sacred waters. The atmosphere becomes vibrant with rituals, chants, and communal devotion. Outside the monsoon season, the skies are clear, offering excellent visibility and comfortable trekking conditions.

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Gallery Plates for Gosaikunda

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Gosaikunda
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Gosaikunda

© Saroj Pandey

Gosaikunda
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Gosaikunda

© Felix Dance

Gosaikunda
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Gosaikunda

© Balaram Ghimire/TKP

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Gosaikunda

© Balaram Ghimire/TKP

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Gosaikunda

© Mohan K Dulal/Wikimedia Commons

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Gosaikunda

© Balaram Ghimire/TKP

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Gosaikunda

© KMG

Syafru
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Syafru

© Niraj Joshi

Syafru
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Syafru

© Niraj Joshi

Lama Jungle View
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Lama Jungle View

© Remi Zouk

Lama Hotel
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Lama Hotel

© Ildefonso Muñoz

Wooden Bridge
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Wooden Bridge

© Gopal Gurung

Lama Hotel (2420m)
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Lama Hotel (2420m)

© Rajaram Pakur

Lama Hotel (2420m)
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Lama Hotel (2420m)

© Deepa Maharjan

Sing Gompa (Chandanbari)
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Sing Gompa (Chandanbari)

© Safal Silwal