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This trek is specially designed for Hindu Devotees however everyone who has an interest of Nepal festivals can do this trek. This trek is starting normally end of August to First week of September.
On the festival of Janai Purnima the most pious Hindu devotees who have time and can afford it, make a pilgrimage to Gosainkund, the mountain lakes which are regarded as sacred to Lord Shiva. A dip in the lakes on this day is believed to add considerably to a devotee’s stock of merit.
The scene of Gosainkund, located at elevation 4360 meters, north of Kathmandu and just south of the Langtang range, is quite exciting, and is well worth the climb (often through rain) up to the site. Traditional faith healers called jhankris, dressed in belted white robes and crowned with porcupine quills and peacock feathers, perform ritual dances to throbbing drumbeats night and day. Thousands of people from all over Nepal and parts of India gather in boisterous song, dance and earnest devotions, camping and cooking in make-shift shelters. Visitors are welcome. In the morning the lake’s edge turns red with vermillion powder and the air is impregnated with sweet incense. Devotees dip in the freezing waters and change their sacred threads |
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Trip Highlights: |
Visit tranquil holy Gosaikunda Lake , Meet Traditional faith healers called jhankris, dressed in belted white robes and crowned with porcupine quills and peacock feathers, Thousands of people gather in boisterous song, dance and earnest devotions, Spectacular snow-clad high Mountain View of Langtang Himalayan Range including Langtang Ri , Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal and many other mountains, Experience the Tamang culture |
Facts of the Trek |
Trek Name |
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Gosainkunda Festival Trek |
Trek Duration |
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10 Days |
Best Season |
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February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November are The best seasons for this trek is end of August to First week of September on the festival of Janai Purnima |
Trek Grade |
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Moderate |
Accommodation |
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Tea house |
Group Size |
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Min.1 to Max 18 persons in a group |
Min. altitude |
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1950m |
Max altitude |
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4100m |
Mode of Travel |
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Drive: Land cruiser/Van/Bus to Dhunche |
Price |
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Trekking Map |
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| Trekking Itinerary |
Days 1: |
Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel |
Days 2: |
Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Full day’s sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Return to the hotel |
Days 3: |
Drive Kathmandu to Dhunche: which will take some 7 hrs by bus or can drive by the Landcruiser. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Dhunche from where you will have a majestic mountains view including Ganesh Himal, few peaks of Langtang range and the Tibetan peaks. |
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Dhunche to Chandanbari: You will climb all the way in the jungle. Chandanbari is small town with few lodges and Monastery. The Cheese factory here is the oldest in Nepal. |
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Chandanbari to Gosainkunda passing Lauribinayak: After passing the lauribinayak the trail becomes much narrow & misty as well as change in vegetation too as the green vegetation becomes much deserted & rocky. From lauri Binayak takes about 3 hours to reach to Gosainkunda from the top you will see the beautiful Himalayan Ranges. |
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celebrate a Festival. Take a holy bath in a Gosainkunda lake. |
Days 7: |
Gosainkunda Lake back to Chandanbari. |
Days 8: |
Trek back to Dhunche. |
Days 9: |
Drive back to Kathmandu. |
Days 10: |
Kathmandu free day, evening culture show with Nepali dinner, hotel |
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Final departure: transfer to airport |
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If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.
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| Cost for Standard Tour |
Cost for Deluxe Tour |
1 - 7 Pax |
US $555.00 |
1 - 7 Pax |
US $ 545.00 |
8- 15 Pax |
US $ 525.00 |
8- 15 Pax |
US $ 520.00 |
16 & more |
US $ 500.00 |
16 & more |
US $ 498.00 |
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| Cost Includes : |
Cost Excludes: |
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2 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B |
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All meals during trekking [3 meals a day + tea & coffee] |
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Valley Sightseeing with English speaking guide |
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English Speaking trekking guide and porter |
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All ground transportation as per itinerary |
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Trekking permits or national park entrance permits |
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Insurance for Nepali staffs |
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Airfare domestic / international |
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Visa Fee US $ 30.00 |
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Airport tax domestic / international |
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Hard / Soft Drinks like alcohol and coke and mineral water
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Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue |
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Personal travel and medical insurance |
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Tips for guide / porter / sherpa |
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