The Short Gosaikunda Lake Trek is one of the popular trekking routes of the Langtang Trekking Region, and the 13-Day Gosaikunda Trek with Helambu tends to expand the pleasure of the Gosaikunda Lake Trek. Gosaikunda Lake holds religious value as well as is regarded as a wetland of international importance (RAMSAR site).
Gosaikunda Lake holds a high religious value as per Hindu mythology. Gosaikunda Lake was created by Lord Shiva with his trident. When Lord Shiva was balancing the war between the Dev (Gods) and the Devil, he had to swallow the poison of the world to save it. The poison made him stinging and thirsty. Then, he pulled off his trident and perforated the mountain. The shot of the trident made the flow of water, which created the Gosaikunda Lake. Lord Shiva satisfied his thirst. It made the Gosaikunda Lake a holy lake with major religious value. Every year, on the occasion of Janai Purnima, the full moon of August, pilgrims from different places visit Gosaikunda with the hope of fulfilling their wishes, getting blessings, and residing in heaven by cleansing all the unknown sins of their lives. Early morning, despite too cold weather and freezing water, they take a bath in the Gosaikunda Lake and carry on worshiping. During the time of Janai Purnima, the Gosaikunda Lake gets too crowded with pilgrims from different countries. Mostly, pilgrims of Hindus and Buddhists visit Gosaikunda Lake for religious purposes.
13 Days Gosaikunda Trek with Helambu begins from Dhunche, the small town and capital of Rasuwa district and Langtang Region, and ends at Melamchi Bazaar. You will drive to Kathmandu from Melamchi Bazaar. The Days Gosaikunda Trek with Helambu is much more suitable for new trekkers and their enthusiasm for wildlife, culture, and mythology. Nepal Adventure Team has been offering 13 Days Gosaikunda Trek with Helambu (Kathmandu to Kathmandu) with an option of exploring Kathmandu valley. The attractive and suitable 13 Days Gosaikunda Trek with Helambu package has genuinely encouraged and supported trekkers to explore the Langtang Trekking Region in the most efficient and pleasant style. All the required arrangements for the trek, from lodging and Food to guidance, are made by the Nepal Adventure Team.
Highlights
- Six Lakes: religious lake and RAMSAR site: Gosaikunda, Saraswati, Bhairab, Dudh, Chandra, Surya
- Three Passes: Lauribinayak La (4610m), Gosaikunda La, and Tharepati La
- Exclusive Mountain view of Langtang Range, Himchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh, Jugal, Shishapangma
- Trekking through Langtang National Park (famous for wildlife as Himalayan mountain bears, musk deer, Himalayan wild goats, Red pandas)
- Trails through ridges and rocky mountains
- Traditional local Cheese Factory
- Influence of Tibetan culture on locals
- Experience with indigenous groups of Nepal as the Sherpa, Tamang
