Gosaikunda Lake Trekking

Gosaikunda Lake, a freshwater oligotrophic lake in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, is surrounded by Langtang National Park. The Trisuli River rises from the lake. This region contains around 108 lakes, ranging in size from little to medium. Hindus visit the Gosaikunda Lake as a place of worship. Hindu mythology describes Gosaikunda as the home of Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri. The lake’s significance stems from the fact that it is mentioned in numerous Hindu scriptures. According to the Nepali calendar, during Janaipurnima in the month of Shrawan, a large number of pilgrims from India and Nepal swarm to the location. Gosaikunda is thought to have been formed by Lord Shiva excavating the soil with his Trisul (Trident).

Trekking Gosaikunda is a strenuous path that offers breathtaking views of Manaslu (8,156 m), Ganesh Himal (7,406 m), and Himal Chuli (7,893 m) to the west. Langtang Lirung lies to the north. Upon crossing Lauribinayak, one gets a firsthand look at the sacred waters. The three principal lakes are Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda, and Gosaikunda, among several dozen more. The walk offers breathtaking views of various mountain ranges, verdant hills, nearby villages, thick forests of rhododendron, and lakes. In addition to the breathtaking vistas, it offers opportunities to engage with Nepal’s diverse population, which includes members of the Tamang, Brahmin, Newar, and other ethnic groups.

Religious Importance

The Hindu mythology excerpt claims that the god churned the primordial seas to create the elixir of perpetual life. Poison was also created while the mixture was being stirred. Lord Shiva drank it, collecting the poison in his throat, in an attempt to preserve the world from this poison. The poison’s reaction caused the neck to become blue. Lord Shiva smote the ground with his trident to cool his burning throat, resulting in the construction of three springs and stunning lakes. Ultimately, Lord Shiva put an end to fire by drinking the water from the lake.

The first step of the Gosaikunda Lake Trek is to drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche. The trip could take up to seven or eight hours. The trekking started the other day. You pass through Lauribinayak la pass and arrive in Gosaikunda after seeing various gompas and nearby settlements. After taking in the breathtaking scenery of the Langtang region, you walk back to Dhunche and then drive back to Kathmandu. The six-day voyage came to a conclusion in Kathmandu with a wealth of experiences, knowledge, and memories.