Gosainkund Trek
Gosainkund
By itself the Gosainkund route is a four day excursion from Kathmandu which can be combined with the Langtang or Helambu routes. A combination of mountain walks has proven favorable in facilitating acclimatisation. Until recently there was no accommodation on this route but now there are some basic guest houses and huts available for pilgrims.
By itself the Gosainkund route is a four day excursion from Kathmandu which can be combined with the Langtang or Helambu routes. A combination of mountain walks has proven favorable in facilitating acclimatisation. Until recently there was no accommodation on this route but now there are some basic guest houses and huts available for pilgrims.
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It is advisable to carry some provisions.
From Dhunche or Syabru it is a high climb to Sing Gompa which is combined with a cheese factory and a lodge. A recognisable path leads through rhododendron woods to Laurebina (3901 m (12,798 ft)), a summer settlement, which consists of some shepherds' accommodation and a lodge. There is a good view of the mountains from here. After crossing the mountain ridge Lake Saraswati comes into sight. Like the other lakes it is dedicated to a divinity. It is possible to spend the night in Sing Gompa and the huts by Lake Gosainkund.
A summit north of the lake enjoys wonderful views. The path to Tharepati climbs and passes other holy lakes. It is about an hour to the Laurebina Pass at 4609 m (15,121 ft). Beyond the pass in Gopte (3430 m (11,253 ft)) a crude shelter is available in which to spend the night. Finally the route descends into a valley and climbs up again to a mountain ridge where it merges in Tharepati with the Helambu trek.
From Dhunche or Syabru it is a high climb to Sing Gompa which is combined with a cheese factory and a lodge. A recognisable path leads through rhododendron woods to Laurebina (3901 m (12,798 ft)), a summer settlement, which consists of some shepherds' accommodation and a lodge. There is a good view of the mountains from here. After crossing the mountain ridge Lake Saraswati comes into sight. Like the other lakes it is dedicated to a divinity. It is possible to spend the night in Sing Gompa and the huts by Lake Gosainkund.
A summit north of the lake enjoys wonderful views. The path to Tharepati climbs and passes other holy lakes. It is about an hour to the Laurebina Pass at 4609 m (15,121 ft). Beyond the pass in Gopte (3430 m (11,253 ft)) a crude shelter is available in which to spend the night. Finally the route descends into a valley and climbs up again to a mountain ridge where it merges in Tharepati with the Helambu trek.
