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Gosaikunda Circuit Trek

Highlights of Gosaikunda Circuit Trek 

Gosaikunda Circuit trek consists of both easy and difficult trail and can be categorized in a difficult one. Your trek starts with a road trip from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and then trek to Kyanjin Gompa to Gonja la Pass to Gosaikunda and back to Kathmandu. On your trail you can encounter the sheer beauty of Gosaikunda lakes and the panoramic view of Langtang Lirung and its ranges. You will also explore Kyanjin Gompa the oldest monastery of this region. You will also come face to face with the Buddhists and Hindus culture and also the lifestyles of the people living in that region.
 

Overview of Gosaikunda Circuit Trek 

Gosaikunda circuit trek or in other words Gosaikunda Gonja la Trek will take you to the beautiful valley in Langtang and Helambu region of which the majority of trails falls in Langtang region. This region is bestowed by the best natural landscapes, valleys, lakes and wide varieties of flora and fauna with breathtaking view of Langtang Lirung and its ranges. This regions offer you the beautiful trails along with some major ethnic culture of Tamangs and Sherpas and their generous hospitality.

Gosaikunda is visited not just by many tourists but also a large number of Hindu devotees, because of its significant value in Hindus manuscript, visit in numbers. Gosaikunda is one of the highest lakes situated at an altitude of 4380m in rasuwa district. As prescribed in Hindus manuscript Gosaikunda is the home of Hindu deities Shiva and Gauri another name of Parvati. The major manuscript of Hindus such as Bhagavata Purana, Vishnu Purana, holy epics such as The Mahabhat and The Ramayana has high reverence towards this place and is considered as one of the holiest places of Hindus. During the month of August on a full moon night Hindus and Buddhists offer their utmost prayer and perform their various rituals as an act of devotion to the Gods of their respective religions.

Gosaikunda is one of the major point of Langtang and Helambu trail as the trail is shared between these two regions. This trial joins the famous Langtang regional trial with that of another famous Helambu region. Gosaikunda and Langtang trail is the unique combination of two different culture and religion which has learn to adjust side by side despite of the differences between them in terms of language, culture and ethnic background. Helambu region is dominated by indigenous Sherpa people which has a close ties with people of Tibetan origin. The language and culture of Sherpa people of Hemalbu region is almost the same to the people of Tibet and are considered by many, the land of their ancestors.

Trekking in these regions is not just for leisure purpose but can be also highly knowledgeable in many different ways. As you continue your way up to Langtang region you will get to see Kyangin Gompa, Cheese factory and lots of Sherpa and Tamangs villages which has still been untouched by the modern world. Perhaps the biggest and most important day of your trek would be when you trek through Gonja la Pass and the day you reach Gosaikunda lake. These two places on your trek will definitely give a goose bump, such is its natural beauty that you will be bound to surrender. 

Gosainkunda Circuit is one of middle level trekking. This trekking requires trekking experience and a good physical form. This trekking covers Langtang valley, the pretty Langtang valleys, Kyanjin Monastery, the majestic view of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Lang sisa-Ri, Yabru Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Langup, Morimoto peak. This trekking route follows along Langtang River from Shyabrubesi. Gosainkund is a very popular and holly lake in Hinduism and Buddhism. If the lake remain calm, it can be seen the image of Lord Shiva in middle of the lake at bottom. People celebrate great festivals two times in a year. These festivals are very important in shamanism. There are other lakes more than 100 lakes. Among  them Bhairab Kund, Saraswati kund, Dhudh Kund, Nag Kund, Surya Kund, Bhut Kunda etc.

From Lauri Binayak pass Ganesh himal range and Langtang Lirung I and II, Manaslu, Nadgi Chuli, Nagdi Himal and Jugal Himal ragne can be seen as well. There are villages of mixed ethnics, Tamang villages and Sherpa villages. The route passes through forest and villages. Moreover Rhododendron blossom in March April surrounding and beautiful landscape.

  • Total duration of trek: 15 days where 2 would be accounted for arrival and departure.
  • Trek Category: Difficult
  • The highest altitude: Gonja la (5122m).
  • The lowest altitude: Syabrubesi (1550m). The best time to visit: Between October and December or between March and May
  • Major Attraction: Diversified cultures and religions, life styles of indigenous Tamang and Sherpa people of Langtang and Helambu region the historical places with religious and cultural value.
  • Mountains: Langtang Lirung(7227m), Ganesh HImal(7422m)
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Duration: 15 Days

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Difficulty: Difficult

Atitude : Gonja La (5122m).

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