Sacred alpine lakes and a high pass, walking back to Kathmandu
Overview
A short Himalayan trek to Gosaikunda (4,380 m), a group of sacred lakes visited by Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. You cross the Laurebina La and walk through Helambu’s Sherpa and Tamang villages with no flights needed.
Drive to Dhunche and climb through forest to Sing Gompa and Gosaikunda. Cross the Laurebina La (4,610 m) to Ghopte and Tharepati, then descend the Helambu ridge via Kutumsang and Chisapani to Sundarijal, on the edge of Kathmandu.
Trekkers with 9–10 days who want a high lake and a pass without Everest-level altitude. Walking days are 4–7 hours. Fit beginners can do it.
Why book with us: Licensed local guide who speaks English or Spanish, daily oximeter checks above 3,500 m, and road transport only, so no flight delays.
5 to 7 hours a day with some steep sections. Suits active beginners.
Day By Day
Highest point reached each day, taken from the itinerary. Gradual gains give your body time to acclimatize.
Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Thamel. Trek briefing and gear check in the evening.
Drive north through terraced hills and along the Trishuli river to Dhunche, the park headquarters. 6–7 hours.
A steady climb through oak, pine and rhododendron forest to the small monastery and cheese factory at Sing Gompa (Chandanbari). 5–6 hours.
Climb above the tree line past Laurebina viewpoint, with Langtang Lirung and Ganesh Himal in view, to the lakes. 5–6 hours.
Morning by the lake, then pass smaller lakes to the Laurebina La (4,610 m) and descend a rocky trail to Ghopte. 6–7 hours.
A shorter day through forest to Tharepati on the Helambu ridge, with sunset views over the Jugal range. 4 hours.
Follow the ridge down through rhododendron forest to the Tamang village of Kutumsang. 5–6 hours.
Walk through farming villages and Shivapuri forest to Chisapani, a ridge-top village with views back to the Himalaya. 6–7 hours.
Descend through the national park to Sundarijal, then a short drive to your hotel. 3–4 hours walking.
Spare day for road delays. If not needed, visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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Best Time To Go
Recommended: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. We run this trek on the dates you choose. Tell us when you would like to go and we will check conditions for you.
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