Days
7 Days
Arrival City
Kathmandu
Departure City
Kathmandu
Best Season
September–December · March–May
Max Altitude
4,380m
Accommodation
Teahouse/lodge during the trek
Transportation
Private vehicle/Public Bus
Difficulty
Moderate
Group Size
2–12
A short trek to Gosaikunda (4,380m), a sacred alpine lake north of Kathmandu revered by both Hindus and Buddhists — Hindus believe Lord Shiva struck the ground here with his trident to create it, drawing huge crowds of pilgrims during the Janai Purnima festival. The route climbs through rhododendron, pine and bamboo forest via Dhunche and Shin Gompa, home to red pandas, Himalayan black bears and the national bird, the Impeyan pheasant.
Kathmandu → Dhunche → Shin Gompa → Gosaikunda Lake → Shin Gompa → Dhunche → Kathmandu.
Group arrival and a trip briefing in Kathmandu.
A 7–8 hour drive north of Kathmandu to the Langtang National Park gateway town of Dhunche.
A 5–6 hour climb through forest to the monastery settlement of Shin Gompa.
A 4–5 hour climb to the sacred lake, ringed by snow-clad peaks.
Retracing the route back down to Shin Gompa.
A descending 5–6 hour walk back to Dhunche.
A 6–7 hour drive back to Kathmandu, concluding the trek.
This trip runs on a customizable, on-request basis — choose your own start date and we'll build the group and logistics around it.
Kathmandu → Dhunche → Shin Gompa → Gosaikunda Lake → Shin Gompa → Dhunche → Kathmandu.
Every itinerary can be adjusted for extra acclimatization days, private departures, or combining with another region. Mention it in your enquiry and we'll rework the day-by-day plan accordingly.
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