Gosainkunda Trek

Trek to the beautiful Gosainkunda lakes and travel off the beaten path to experience the Nepali mountain culture.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat
• Climbing over 2 high passes
• Optional hike up Surya peak (5,145 metres) for stunning views
• Going off the beaten path to experience village life and homestays
• Volunteering in community development projects

What travellers say

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Travel to Dhunche (2022 m / 6634 ft)
4. Day 4Hike to Chandanbari (3300 m / 10827 ft)
5. Day 5Hike to Laurebina (3950 m / 12960 ft)
6. Day 6Hike to Gosaikunda (4300 m / 14107 ft)
7. Day 7Hike to Phedi (3700 m / 12140 ft)
8. Day 8Hike to Talu (Sherpa village) 2900 m / 9515 ft
9. Day 9Hike to GP (1580 m / 5183 ft)
10. Day 10Stay in GP
11. Day 11Stay in GP
12. Day 12Back to KTM
13. Day 13Rest and debrief

    Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

14. Day 14Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Rasuwa
District

Nuwakot
District

Langtang National Park

Back to Kathmandu

Trail map

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1KathmanduDays 1–2, 12–14 · 1,400 m

2DhuncheDay 3 · 2,022 m

3ChandanbariDay 4 · 3,300 m

4LaurebinaDay 5 · 3,950 m

5GosainkundaDay 6 · 4,300 m

6PhediDay 7 · 3,700 m

7TaluDay 8 · 2,900 m

8GyangphediDays 9–11 · 1,580 m

5 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 12–14 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2DhuncheDay 3 · 2,022 m
3. 3ChandanbariDay 4 · 3,300 m
4. 4LaurebinaDay 5 · 3,950 m
5. 5GosainkundaDay 6 · 4,300 m
6. 6PhediDay 7 · 3,700 m
7. 7TaluDay 8 · 2,900 m
8. 8GyangphediDays 9–11 · 1,580 m

The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Contours every 500 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.