Trekking To Gosainkunda, the Sacred Lake

Sunset is still my favorite color.

             The Gosainkunda lakes are located inside the Langtang National Park in Rasuwa District, but which Gosaikunda you see during your visit will depend on the season you make your journey. The lakes, located at an altitude of 4380m above sea level change their appearance depending on the weather. A total of 108 lakes of all sizes complete the Gosaikunda complex. For six months every year, the main lake stays frozen and the surrounding landscape also wears this solemn mood. When spring arrives, the takes a blue hue, and its surroundings a coat of lush green, at least for a few months. That the lakes are never the same is appreciated by travelers from all over the world. The challenge of walking to the lakes, and the beauty of the trail attracts visitors to the area. 

Gosaikunda Langtang Trekking trail begins in Sundarijal conservation area, the gateway to the Langtang region, which is not very far from the Kathmandu Valley. From Sundarijal, we hike along a trail that does not require much climbing because it does not reach an elevation of more than 3600m. Helambu Trekking is one of the finest trail to explore the Tamang and Sherpa culture with the scenic mountains view such as Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Lakpa Dorje etc.

Day 01  Chisopani to Gul-bhanjyang

Day 02  Gulbhanjyang to Mangini Goth

Day 03 Manginigoth to Tharepati 

Day 03  Tharepati to Phedi  

When you finally reach Gosaikunda, any altitude sickness is replaced by the feeling of awe. During winters, snowstorms radically transform the landscapes and covers the are with a thick shroud of snow.

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva dug these lakes with his trident, after swallowing poison while desperately looking for a source of cold water to stem the oppressive heat generated by his intoxication.