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Gosainkunda trek (6 days)
Langtang Region, Nepal

Highlights: Gosainkunda

Difficulty: moderate
Gosainkunda
Starting at $290 usd
For 1 person -Guide & Permits
Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees
$31.05 /day per person for guide
+ $30 per person for guide's insurance
+ $19.50 per person for vat tax
+ $53 per person for permits

Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.

Sherpana prices are based on group size. We refund you the difference if more people join your trek.
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Included Services
  • Permits Langtang National Park Entry and TIMS Card
  • Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
  • VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
Optional Services (Porter)
  • Porter Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear. Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
    $20 per day per porter

    + $30 per porter for porter's insurance
    + $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)

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The Hindu sacred lake of Gosainkunda sits at an altitude of 4380 m (14,370 ft). This destination draws trekkers and pilgrims alike. The trail passes through villages, forests, and beautiful mountain vistas before arriving at the sacred lake.

Weather Conditions in October

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October begins the most popular time to trek, with moderate temperatures, clear skies in the wake of the monsoon, and a low chance of rain and snow. In recent years, the monsoon rains have receded later with weather patterns typically stabilizing in mid-October. While the chance of snow is decreased, there is the possibility of a heavy snowfall at higher elevations. If ill-timed and prolonged, this can make it difficult to cross some passes.

At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in October. The highest point on the trek is Gosainkunda at 4380 m. During October, expect high temperatures of around 9.1°C (48°F) and lows down to -4.9°C (23°F) at Gosainkunda.

Gosainkunda Trek
(Elevation Profile)

Available Side Trips

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Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Fri Oct 18 (day 1)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October.

Kathmandu
Public bus from Kathmandu to Dhunche (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 7 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Dhunche (2030 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.2°C (74°F) and lows of about 9.2°C (49°F) in October.

Sat Oct 19 (day 2)

Deurali (2580 m)

About 2-3 hours from Dhunche (trail climbs steeply from Dhunche then continues upwards more gradually to Deurali)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.9°C (68°F) and lows of about 5.9°C (43°F) in October.

Deurali

Sing Gompa (3250 m)

About 3-4 hours from Deurali or 5-7 hours from Dhunche (the trail continues upward through forest and village fields)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.9°C (61°F) and lows of about 1.9°C (35°F) in October.

Sing Gompa
Sun Oct 20 (day 3)

Lauri Binayak (3660 m)

A 2-4 hour steep climb from Sing Gompa (the trail initially passes through pine forest then up the ridge to Lauri Binayak with views to Langtang Lirung and the Ganesh Himal to the west)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.4°C (56°F) and lows of about -0.6°C (31°F) in October.

Mon Oct 21 (day 4)

Gosainkunda (4380 m)

About 2-4 hours from Lauri Binayak (from Gosainkunda it's about a 40 min hike to get to the view point above Gosainkunda and about 1-2 hours to get to the pass)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.1°C (48°F) and lows of about -4.9°C (23°F) in October.

Gosainkunda

Highlights: Gosainkunda and Laurebina La
Difficulty: moderate
This route goes over the 4610 m (15,125 ft) Laurebina La pass offering expansive views over the region before descending to Helambu. Continuing through forests and villages the trail descends to the road head at Timbu.

Tue Oct 22 (day 5)

Lauri Binayak (3660 m)

About 1.5-2 hours from Gosainkunda
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.4°C (56°F) and lows of about -0.6°C (31°F) in October.

Sing Gompa (3250 m)

About 2 hours down from Lauri Binayak
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.9°C (61°F) and lows of about 1.9°C (35°F) in October.

Sing Gompa

Deurali (2580 m)

About 2-3 hours from Sing Gompa
Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.9°C (68°F) and lows of about 5.9°C (43°F) in October.

Deurali

Dhunche (2030 m)

Dhunche is about 1-2 hour down from Deurali or 7-9 hours down from Gosainkunda. Bus/Jeep to Kathmandu from Dhunche (not included) leaves in the morning.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.2°C (74°F) and lows of about 9.2°C (49°F) in October.

Wed Oct 23 (day 6)
Public bus from Dhunche to Kathmandu (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 7 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October.

Kathmandu
you can add extra rest days after the itinerary is created