Gosainkunda Lake Trek
Date of Departure
trip informaiton
Duration
6 days
Max Altitude
4380
Difficulty
Moderate
Starts from
Kathmandu
Trips Ends at
Kathmandu
Activity
Accommodation
Meals
Weather
°C
Group Size
Best Season
Region
Langtang & Helambu Treks
Accommodations During the Gosainkunda Lake Trek
Himalayan Trekkers’ trekking packages include the best teahouse/guesthouse/lodge accommodations available in the region for this Gosainkunda Lake Trek. The amenities will be very basic to that of Kathmandu. The rooms will be on twin sharing basis with some basic furniture. Both the dining room and restroom/bathrooms are communal. And the majority of tea houses and lodges have electricity available for charging your phone or other electronic devices. Some might charge you extra for this service.
Meals During the Gosainkunda Trek
All of your meals during the Gosainkunda Trek are included in this package. And the meals will be provided according to the guesthouse's menu. The menus are not that vast with Nepali stable, Daal Bhat as the most popular and filling items. You can order some noodle items, vegetable curry, egg dishes, momos, flatbreads, fried rice, boiled potatoes, etc.
For drinking water, you can always ask for boiled water at the teahouses at an additional cost. Or simply, you can carry water purification tablets or filtration bottles to filter the water from open sources.
FAQ
1. Where is Gosainkunda Lake?
1. Where is Gosainkunda Lake?
Gosainkunda Lake sits in the Langtang region in the Rasuwa district a height of 4380 meters above sea level. Gosainkunda Lake Trek is one of the easily accessible treks within close proximity to the capital, Kathmandu.
2. What is the best time to do the Gosainkunda Lake Trek?
2. What is the best time to do the Gosainkunda Lake Trek?
Alike other Himalayan treks in Nepal, the Gosainkunda Trek is best done in the spring and autumn seasons. However, it is possible to complete it in other seasons too with proper guidance and gear.
3. Do I need experience in trekking for Gosainkunda Lake Trek?
3. Do I need experience in trekking for Gosainkunda Lake Trek?
No prior trekking experience is mandatory for the Gosainkunda Lake Trek but you should be both physically and mentally healthy. Physical training, months before the trek will help you a lot.
4. How hard is Gosainkunda Trek?
4. How hard is Gosainkunda Trek?
Gosainkunda Trek is considered a moderate trek. Trekkers need to be physically bit and mentally determined to complete it.
5. How many lakes are there in the Gosainkunda area?
5. How many lakes are there in the Gosainkunda area?
It is believed that there are 108 lakes in the Gosainkunda region.
6. Can I get access to Wi-Fi/Internet in during Gosainkunda Trek?
6. Can I get access to Wi-Fi/Internet in during Gosainkunda Trek?
Some teahouses have Wi-Fi facilities and will provide it at an additional cost while some on the higher side don’t. Even though there happens to be Wi-fi/internet, it might not work properly.
7. Will I get altitude sickness during Gosainkunda Lake Trek?
7. Will I get altitude sickness during Gosainkunda Lake Trek?
As you will be walking and sleeping above 3000 meters in this trek, there is a chance of getting it but the chances are not high as we have structured the itinerary so that you are properly acclimatized to the environment. However, make sure to inform your guide if you experience any symptoms so they can take the appropriate measures.
8. Do I need permits to do Gosainkunda Lake Trek?
8. Do I need permits to do Gosainkunda Lake Trek?
Yes, trekkers need to obtain TIMS as the trekking permit and National Park Entry Permit to do Gosainkunda Lake Trek as the route falls in Langtang National Park.
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