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Gosainkunda Yoga Trek – 9 Days

  • Max Elevation: 5000 m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with a 3 cup of tea / coffee
  • Transportation All pickup and drop services by a private vehicle Kathmandu – Dhunche – Kathmandu by local bus
  • Group Size: 2 Min Pax
  • Starts at: Kathmandu
  • Ends at: Kathmandu
  • Trip Route:

    Kathmandu, Dhunche Bazaar, Chandanbari, Lauribina, Gosaikunda

  • Best Season: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)

Trip Highlights

Breathtaking views of the Himalayas, including Ganesh Himal, Langtang Luring, and other
snow- capped peaks
Connect with nature and deepen the spiritual experience
Passing through villages like Lama Hotel, Langtang village, and Kyanjin Gompa
Visit sacred alpine fresh water Lake of Gosaikunda
Takes you through lush forests, charming villages, and astonishing mountain scenery
Langtang National Park where you can encounters diverse flora and fauna including
rhododendron forests, monkeys, and various bird species

Trip Information

Overview

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival and Transfer to Hotel

On your arrival to Kathmandu from Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), the representative from Nepal
Holiday Treks and Tours welcomes you and then you shall be transferred to the categorized Hotel in
Kathmandu to which you are comfortable with. Later in the afternoon, you shall have 2 hours yoga
session, yogic breathing, and meditation for relaxation.

Day 2: Kathmandu to Dhunche Bazzar by Local bus ( 5 hrs) ( 118 kilometers (73 miles))

The first day of our trek ends at Dhunche taking the local bus unless we hire private vehicles. If we hire
private vehicles there would be an extra charge as the private vehicle is not included in the package.
Dhunche is a small village yet widely inhabited with plenty of hotels. After reaching the hotel, in the evening time, there will be 2 hours of retreat yoga session for relaxation in the hotel.

Day 3: Trek from Dhunche to Chandanbari ( 9–10 kilometers (5.6–6.2 miles) ( 4 - 5 hrs)

Starting the day with 1 hour of retreat yoga and meditation we will move ahead. We have a formidable
staircase, after walking for about 20-30 minutes from Dhunche. From then onwards, it’s climbing up for
about 2-3 hours until we reach Deurali. The next stop is Dhimsa, a few hours walk from Deurali. During our trail, we have plenty of green forest with pine, silver oak, and rhododendron. To end the day, we shall have another 1-hour retreat yoga and meditation session at today’s destination.

Day 4: Trek from Chandanbari to Gosainkunda ( 9–10 kilometers (5.6–6.2 miles) ( 5 – 6 hrs)

Our trek will begin with a quick 2 hours retreat yoga and meditation session for the relaxed beginning of
the day. Trek to Gosainkunda (3200m) 5hrs, on our trip we have a rugged trail with dramatic views of
Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan peaks and Langtang Lirung. Eventually, the trail descends from the ridge to the first of three lakes Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda and Gosain Kunda one after another.
After reaching the residence, we shall be doing 2 hours retreat yoga and meditation session in the evening
time.

Day 5: Gosainkunda rest day

Before ascending down, a proper rest day is provided on this day and in the early morning, we shall have
2 hours retreat yoga and meditation session for the better day. Acclimatization day, The Gosainkunda Lake remains completely frozen for about 5 months’ time, generally from October to May. Gosainkunda Lake is one of the most sacred religious sites for Hindus, with thousands of Pilgrims. So on this day we are taking rest and explore the surroundings here. For the better start off tomorrow morning, a better and sound sleep is needed. So, in the evening time, there will be 2hours retreat yoga and meditation session again.

Day 6: Trek from Gosainkunda to Chandanbari ( 5 hours) ( 9–10 kilometers (5.6–6.2 miles)

Before we start our journey down back again, we shall have 1 hour of retreat yoga and meditation session.On this day we head back to Chandanbari through the same route we had the other day leaving
Gosainkunda. So, reaching back down again at Chandanbari, here we shall be having 1-hour retreat yoga and meditation session.

Day 7: Trek from Chandanbari to Dhunche Bazzar (4 hrs walk) ( 9–10 kilometers (5.6–6.2 miles)

Before we ascend down there will be 2nd last session of our retreat yoga and meditation for 1 hour. Then,
we again leave for Dhunche the same place where we started our trail of retreat yoga trek. After reaching Dunche Bazzar, in evening time there we shall have our last 1-hour session of retreat yoga and meditation.

Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu 5 hours

Drive back to Kathmandu, if you want to go by bus early in the morning be ready else by jeep whenever
you want.

Day 9: Final Departure from Kathmandu

On this day, you shall be transferred to the International Airport at least 3 hours before your flight for an
onward destination by a representative of Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours.

Price Includes

  • All pickup and drop services by a private vehicle.
  • Two-night accommodation in a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu (B&B) Kathmandu-Dhunche-Kathmandu by local bus.
  • In a day time tea break with cookies every day.
  • Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours, (-20 degree sleeping bag) and a duffel bag for the trekking, but you need to refund to the office after the trip.
  • Fresh fruits after dinner every night as dessert during the trek.
  • Trekking permits and TIMS card.
  • Experienced & English speaking License holder Yoga Retreat Meditation Guide.
  • Accommodation in tea house during the trek.
  • An experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, government license holder Trekking Guide with all his salary, food, Drinks, accommodation, equipment, transport, and insurance etc.
  • All meals (Lunch, Dinner and breakfast during the trek)/3 cups of tea or coffee a day during the trek.
  • You will be under observation with a pulse oximeter to have your oxygen levels and heart rate measured twice a day during the trek. This is to catch the signs of Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) early, thus making trekking safer.
  • Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours trip completion certificate from the company side.
  • All taxes and company service charges.
  • Farewell Dinner(Nepalese, Cuisine).
  • Medical support kit box.

Price Does not Include

  • International airfare and visa fees.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, wi-fi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry or any other things which are not mentioned by the company.
  • Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination.
  • A strong, helpful, porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, (one porter for two people he will carry bag pack max 20-25kg).
  • Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue.
  • Tips for your guide and porters which is comparison.
  • Entrance fees during the sightseeing.
  • Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays.