Gosaikunda Helambu Trek is a beautiful short trekking holiday activity to do in Nepal. If you are searching for the lake, green lush forests, villages, rivers, and mountain vistas in less than a week's vacation then it is an ideal choice. Yolo Hike is the only travel agency to provide an authentic and updated itinerary. Our travel planners recently knitted the itinerary for the 2021 pandemic after an on-field visit.
Our Research and Development team conducted the Langtang Area Trip Management Improvement research during last year's off-season. Therefore, travelers will get accurate information. Much of things changed after the great 2015 earthquake. The area was hit heavily and many travel agencies have not updated the current status. Gosaikunda Helambu Trek is short and sweet as it is not heavily strenuous. However, there is plenty of uphill and downhill walking as these are regulars in every trekking trip in Nepal.
The journey of the Gosaikunda Helambu Trek starts with the bus drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche. Regular Langtang Valley Trek is from the Syaprubeshi route but on this trip, the trekking starts from Dhunche. This trailhead is the headquarter of the Rasuwa district. The trail is on the paved staircase for the most part as trekkers trek on the usual pilgrimage trail. Every year thousands of pilgrims pay a visit to this lake. Green lush forests, waterfalls, and hamlets are typical during trekking. The visit to the local yak and cottage cheese factory is also very fascinating.
Lake has a sacred myth. It is formed by the holy water originating from the rocks. It is believed that Lord Shiva drank all the poison which was about to engulf the world and kept it in his neck. Out of sheer pain, he threw his trident on the rocks and thus originated the water. Therefore, those who drink and dip in the water of the lake will have their sins and pain vanish.
It is very picturesque. Along with the main Gosaikunda Lake, there are other smaller lakes in the vicinity as well. The stroll around the lake provides the enchanting experience of numerous holy glacial lakes.
On the other side of the High Pass is the Helambu village. The village is famous for its Apple production. Buddhists Tamang/Lama people mainly habituate the place. Therefore, it is a chance to understand the culture as well. There are numerous monasteries, pagodas, and Chhortens on the trail. Trekkers return back to Kathmandu from a completely different direction from the trailhead.
Book the Gosaikunda Helambu Trek and find out the wonders and culture of the Langtang Region in less than a week. It is the satisfying trek to do in Nepal in terms of budget and attractions.
