Gosaikunda - Laurebina Pass Trek
Jaw-dropping mountain vistas, and (hopefully) red pandas!
Overview
- StartKathmandu
- Duration6 days
- Highest point4,380m
- DifficultyModerate-Challenging
- FinishKathmandu
About this trek
The Gosaikunda Laurebina Pass Trek is a short yet rewarding 6-day journey through forests, traditional villages, and impressive mountain scenery. Starting with the drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche, the route climbs gradually toward Chandanbari and Laurebina, where views of the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges open up. The trail is steady but demanding in places due to altitude. You will sleep in tea houses in local villages.
The highlight is reaching Gosaikunda, a set of sacred high-altitude lakes surrounded by a striking alpine landscape. After visiting the lakes, the route returns the same way, descending back to Dhunche before driving to Kathmandu. It’s an excellent choice for trekkers seeking a scenic, moderately challenging trek within a short timeframe.
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Itinerary
Kathmandu → Dhunche (1,950 m)
Scenic drive through Trishuli River valley, terraced fields, and traditional villages.
Dhunche → Deurali or Chandanbari (Sing Gompa) (3,330 m)
Steady uphill through pine and rhododendron forest. Highlights: Views of Langtang range; visit Sing Gompa monastery and yak cheese factory.
Chandanbari → Laurebina (3,910 m)
Gradual ascent with jaw-dropping mountain vistas; watch for red pandas and Himalayan monals along the way.
Note: The viewpoint above Laurebina offers sunrise views over the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges.
Laurebina → Gosaikunda Lake (4,380 m) → Laurebina
Highlights: Sacred alpine lakes, spiritual atmosphere, and glacier-fed turquoise waters. Return to Laurebina or descend to Chandanbari for better acclimatization.
Laurebina → Dhunche
Today's trek will bring us back to Dhunche.
Dhunche → Kathmandu
6–7 hrs by jeep or bus (117 km).
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