Gosaikunda Lake Trek – 6 Days

During Janai Purnima, which falls in August, many Hindu devotees visit the pilgrimage site of Gosainkunda. If you visit Gosainkunda this month, you will notice a flock of devotees visiting this historical place. People believe that Lord Shiva conjured this lake using his Trishul to quench his thirst.

Gosaikunda Lake Trekking is a high-altitude trek, and travel insurance is mandatory. Since you will be trekking to remote areas with a lack of infrastructure, insurance offers security. The insurance policy must cover high altitudes up to 5,000 meters above sea level.

Similarly, it should cover medical expenses, including altitude-related sickness, emergency expenses like helicopter rescues, trip postponement/ cancellation, and baggage loss/ damage. You must provide the insurance certificate to the trekking agency before the trek. The agency will use your travel insurance to provide immediate rescue and medical assistance in emergencies, sickness, or injuries.

We provide you with the facility of breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the Gosainkunda Lake Trek. Similarly, we will provide lodge accommodation for you during the trek. The accommodation usually consists of tea houses, lodges, and guest houses. So, feel free to travel with us. These facilities we provide are top class. Similarly, we provide Western and Nepali food.

Trekkers must obtain two permits to take the Gosaikunda Lake Trekking. These permits are:

TIMS Card

The TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card is mandatory for all trekking in all regions of Nepal, except for the Everest region. The card contains all your information, including personal details, emergency contacts, trek destinations, etc. Thus, it is a vital card that helps to ensure your safety during the trek. Similarly, it helps rescue teams track your whereabouts during natural disasters and emergencies.

The costs of the TIMS cards are as follows:

• Solo SAARC nationals: NPR 600
• Group SAARC nationals: NPR 300
• Solo non-SAARC nationals: NPR 1000
• Group non-SAARC nationals: NPR 2000

The Godaikunda Lake lies within Langtang National Park, which requires an entry permit to access. The national park protects numerous Himalayan flora and fauna and a diverse ecosystem. To enter the park, Trekkers must show the permit at the Dhunche army checkpoint.

The Langtang National Park entry fee is NPR 1500 per person for SAARC nationals and NPR 3000 per person for non-SAARC nationals.

Note: Children below 10 years are free

The Gosaikunda Lake Trek is moderately complex. Almost anyone can do this trek, but make sure you are physically fit and don’t have any health issues. Likewise, you don’t have to have that experience as well. With proper preparation, anyone can join the trek.

Gosaikunda Lake Trekking requires reasonable fitness, strength, and stamina. To overcome the difficulties of the trek, trekkers can undertake exercises and training like running, jogging, cycling, swimming, etc. Proper physical and mental preparation is the key to a safe and more enjoyable trekking experience.

The climate and weather while trekking to Gosaikunda Lake are moderate. It is suitable to take this trek throughout the year, but spring and autumn are the best times to visit this place. The climate and weather are ideal at this time of the year. However, as you ascend to higher elevations, the weather becomes unpredictable. Despite the season, the weather conditions can change within a few hours. Hence, trekkers must prepare to face all kinds of climate and weather during the Gosaikunda Trek in Nepal.