Gosainkunda Yatra

GosainkundaGosaikunda lake is believed to have created by lord Shiva. When he thrust his trident in to a mountain to draw water so that he could cool his burning throat after swallowing poison. There is a large rock at the center of the lake, which is said to be the remains of the Shiva shrine. It is also said that the water from this lake disappears underground via a subterranean channel and surface in Kumbeshwor pool, adjoin to the five stored temple of Shiva in Patan.

Gosaikunda (altitude 4380 M.) is situated to the north of Kathmandu of the Langtang reason. The Holy Lake is two days trek from Dhunche (1950 M.) that is reached over adventures 118 Kim. mountain road from Kathmandu via Trisuli Bazar.

Tens of thousands of devotees make a pilgrimage to this lake on the on full moon day of middle of June to middle of August to take a ritual holy dips in the cold mountain water.

 

Gosainkunda Tour Itineary

Day 01 Arrive: Kathmandu, Welcome/assistance at the Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 An adventures 118 km. mountain road drives from Kathmandu via Trisuli Bazar to Dhunche and overnight there.

Day 3 A dissent uphill trekking to Chandanbari about 6/7 hours trek.

Day 4 Early morning trekking to Gosaikunda the holy lake and spend overnight there, do puja also. And visit Surya Kunda, Saraswoti Kunda, Bhairab kunda, Etc. On this day you can see the breathing mountain view of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, etc.

Day 5 After breakfast trek back to Chandanbari and overnight there.

Day 6 Early morning Trek Back to Dhunche All Down hill.

Day 7 Drive back to Kathmandu.