Day 1
Dhunche to Sing Gompa
5 hrs / 9 km / sleep 3,330 m
Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (6 - 7 hrs), then trek uphill through oak and rhododendron forest to Sing Gompa (Chandanbari). Visit the monastery and yak cheese factory.
Langtang
Gosaikunda Trek
Trek to the sacred Gosaikunda Lake (4,380m), a holy Hindu pilgrimage site surrounded by 108 alpine lakes. Stunning views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. Popular during the Janai Purnima festival.
Moderate5 days4,380 mMar - May, Sep - Nov
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Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
Key Highlights & Takeaways
- Sacred Gosaikunda Lake (4,380m)
- Laurebina viewpoint
- Langtang & Ganesh Himal panorama
- Sing Gompa monastery & yak cheese factory
Trek to the sacred Gosaikunda Lake (4,380m), a holy Hindu pilgrimage site surrounded by 108 alpine lakes. Stunning views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. Popular during the Janai Purnima festival.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 5 planned days, 44 km of walking, and 3,200 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Sacred Gosaikunda Lake (4,380m), Laurebina viewpoint, Langtang & Ganesh Himal panorama, Sing Gompa monastery & yak cheese factory.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Sing Gompa to Laurebina
5 hrs / 9 km / sleep 3,910 m
Trek through forests to Cholangpati (3,650m) with spectacular mountain views. Continue ascending to Laurebina, an important acclimatization stop.
Day 3
Laurebina to Gosaikunda
4 hrs / 7 km / sleep 4,380 m
Steep and rewarding ascent through rocky alpine terrain. Pass Saraswati Kunda and Bhairav Kunda before reaching the stunning turquoise Gosaikunda Lake at 4,380m.
Day 4
Gosaikunda to Sing Gompa
5 hrs / 16 km / sleep 3,330 m
Explore the lake in the morning, then descend retracing the route through Laurebina and Cholangpati back to Sing Gompa.
Day 5
Sing Gompa to Dhunche
3 hrs / 9 km / sleep 1,960 m
Descend through forest trails back to Dhunche. Drive back to Kathmandu (6 - 7 hours).
Altitude profile
How high you sleep, night by night
The single biggest safety factor on a high trek is how fast your sleeping altitude rises. Here's the shape of this itinerary.
1,960 m
Start
4,380 m
Highest sleep
4,380 m
Max altitude
5
Nights
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Static route references for offline planning.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Altitude
- 4,380 m
- Updated
- 2026
Route files are planning references only. Always follow current trail conditions, local notices, and guide advice.
Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
Gosaikunda Trek FAQ
Straight answers on length, altitude, permits, season and cost for the Gosaikunda Trek, generated from the same route data the TrekGuard app uses.
How many days does the Gosaikunda Trek take?
The TrekGuard planning itinerary for the Gosaikunda Trek runs 5 days and covers 44 km of walking. Treat it as a baseline: weather, flight delays and how you acclimatize can add days, so build slack into your schedule.
How high does the Gosaikunda Trek go?
The Gosaikunda Trek tops out at 4,380 m. The highest place you sleep on this itinerary is about 4,380 m, which matters more for altitude illness than the daytime high point.
What permits do you need for the Gosaikunda Trek?
The Gosaikunda Trek normally requires: Langtang National Park Entry Permit, TIMS Card. Permit rules, fees and issuing offices change between seasons - confirm the current requirements with the Nepal Tourism Board or a registered agency before you travel.
When is the best time to trek the Gosaikunda Trek?
Mar - May, Sep - Nov is the usual window for the Gosaikunda Trek. Outside it you are trading stable weather for either monsoon cloud and leeches or deep winter cold and snow-blocked passes.
How difficult is the Gosaikunda Trek?
The Gosaikunda Trek is rated moderate, with 3,200 m of total ascent over 44 km. Walking days are roughly 3-5 hours. Above 4,000 m the limiting factor is usually altitude rather than fitness, so pace and rest days matter more than training volume.
Can you get altitude sickness on the Gosaikunda Trek?
Yes. The Gosaikunda Trek reaches 4,380 m, well above the 2,500 m mark where acute mountain sickness (AMS) becomes possible for anyone, regardless of fitness or age. Keep sleeping-altitude gains gradual, take the built-in rest days, and descend if headache, nausea or breathlessness get worse rather than better. This is general information, not medical advice - see a travel-medicine clinician before the trip.
Is there a GPX file for the Gosaikunda Trek?
Yes - the Gosaikunda Trek GPX and KML tracks are free to download from this page and open in TrekGuard, Gaia GPS, Garmin Connect, Organic Maps or Google Earth. The track is a planning reference built from route data, not a surveyed trail: verify junctions on the ground and follow local signage and guides over the line on your screen.
Where does the Gosaikunda Trek start and finish?
The Gosaikunda Trek starts and finishes at Dhunche, in the Langtang region.
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