Gosainkunda Shiva Lake Yatra

Rasuwa

Highlights

• Trek to the sacred alpine lake where Lord Shiva cooled his burning throat with water from his trident.
• Hindu pilgrimage · 5 days / 4 nights
• Small group, guide-led

Day-by-day itinerary

1. D1

   Drive to Dhunche and trek to Sing Gompa

   Drive 6-8 hours to Dhunche, the trek starting point. Begin ascending through oak, rhododendron, and pine forests. Reach Sing Gompa, a small Buddhist monastery with cheese factory, by evening. The altitude is 3,330m; pace yourself and drink plenty of water. The forest air is cool and scented with pine.

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2. D2

   Ascent to Lauribina Pass and Gosainkunda

   Trek steeply uphill through thinning vegetation to Lauribina Pass (4,610m), where prayer flags flutter in the wind. The views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, and the Tibetan plateau are magnificent. Descend to the turquoise waters of Gosainkunda, surrounded by rocky peaks. Stay in a simple teahouse near the lake.

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3. D3

   Sacred lake rituals and meditation

   Rise before dawn for the most sacred experience: a ritual dip in the freezing lake water, believed to purify sins accumulated over lifetimes. Perform puja at the small Shiva shrine on the lakeshore. Meditate on the meditation stone where sages have sat for centuries. Walk around the lake, observing the smaller associated lakes that tradition says number 108.

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4. D4

   Descent via Tharepati and Kutumsang

   Descend through the Helambu region, a gentler trail through terraced farmland and Tamang villages. Stop at Tharepati for more Himalayan views. Continue to Kutumsang, a charming village on a ridge. The final day descends to Sundarijal, where a vehicle awaits for the drive back to Kathmandu.

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Price includes

• Local storyteller guide
• Stays as per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• All ground transfers

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