How difficult is Gosaikunda Trek?

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The Gosaikunda trek is about 117 km with 35 km of bumpy road from Trishuli to Dhunche. In a standard 5 day itinerary, you will be walking approx 5-7 hours daily. Since you will be walking a lot, it can be difficult for someone who doesn’t walk normally or is not involved in physical work.

Where does Gosaikunda lie?

Gosaikunda is situated at an altitude of 4,380 metres above sea level in the Langtang National Park in Rasuwa.

Is Gosaikunda religious place?

The Gosaikunda area is one of the important religious sites in Nepal. As per the Hindu mythology, Gosaikunda is considered as the abode of Hindu deities Lord Shiva and Gauri.

What is the height of Tilicho Lake?

4,919 metres
The Tilicho lake, situated at an altitude of 4,919 metres, is 4 km long, 1.2 km wide and around 200 metres deep.

What is the depth of Gosaikunda lake?

25.5 m
Gosaikunda is 25.5 m and Bhairabkund is 58.1 m. in depth (RECHAM,HAF & EMRC JV 2005) whereas other lakes are shallow in depth compared to these two. The level of water increases during the rainy season (June-September) by approx. 40 cm and decreases during the winter.

How many Kunda are in Gosaikunda?

108 Kundas
There are altogether 108 Kundas (Lakes) around this area which mainly are Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda, Surya Kunda, Naga Kunda and Gosikunda (Lakes) which seems most popular among the Pilgrims.

How do I get from Kathmandu to Gosaikunda?

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Dunche (2030m), 6-7 hours. Day 2: Trek to Chandan Bari (3330m)., 5-6 hours walk. Day 3: Trek to Gosaikunda (4380m) about 7 hour’s walk.

How difficult is Tilicho Trek?

Tilicho Lake trek difficulty level is moderate, and that is solely because of the altitude that it covers. The trek takes you to an elevation above 3000 m and keeps you there for a period of 8 days. During this time, you’re vulnerable to risks such as altitude sickness, extreme cold, unpredictable weather, and so on.

How many days does it take to reach Gosaikunda?

Gosaikunda Trek Facts

Trek Name:	Gosaikunda Trek
Duration:	5 Trek days itinerary, 1 day drive back to Kathmandu 2 days Arrival and Departure total 8 days
Max. elevation:	4380 Meters
Start:	Dhunche, Syabrubesi or Sundarijal
Ends:	Dhunche or Sundarijal