Helambu Gosaikunda Trek

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m.) takes about one hour and then take an uphill walk to Chisapani

Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m.) takes about one hour and then take an uphill walk to Chisapani. The trail will enter through the Shivpuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. The first settlement you will come across is Mulkharka which is inhabited by Tamang. The route then goes down the ridge through a forest of oaks and rhododendron to Chisapani (2300m.) Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 2 : Trek from Chisapani to Kutumsang (2446m.) takes about six and half hours.

Trek from Chisapani to Kutumsang (2446m.) takes about six and half hours. The trail descends from Chisapani and continues to descend through Pathi Bhanjyang until Gul Bhanjyang. The trail then climbs the ridge from Gul Bhanjyang to another pass at 2620m. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 3 : Trek from Kutumsang to Ghopte via Magen Goth (3514m.) and Tharepati Pass (3650m.) takes about 7 hours.

Trek from Kutumsang to Ghopte via Magen Goth (3514m.) and Tharepati Pass (3650m.) takes about 7 hours. The trek continues north up the Yurin Danda ridge and offers views of the peaks. The trail climbs above Kutumsang on a steep, eroded trail mostly through fir and rhododendron forest where there are no permanent settlements. The trail then descends to Magen Goth. You will reach Tharepati consisting of a few Goths and lodges. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 4 : Trek from Ghopte to Gosainkunda (4361m.) takes approximately seven hours.

Trek from Ghopte to Gosainkunda (4361m.) takes approximately seven hours. The trail ascends through the meadow of bushes and some rhododendron trees and up to Phedi (3500m.) The trail continues to ascend beside a stream through alpine trees. The trail then is bit rough and crosses moraines but it is well marked with rock cairns. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 5 : Trek from Gosainkunda to Sing Gompa (3250m.) or Chandan Bari takes about four and half hours.

Trek from Gosainkunda to Sing Gompa (3250m.) or Chandan Bari takes about four and half hours. The trail descends all the way to Sing Gompa passing Lauribinayak with magnificent mountain views and forests. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 6 : Trek from Sing Gompa to Dhunche (2030m.) takes about six hours.

Trek from Sing Gompa to Dhunche (2030m.) takes about six hours. The first part of the trail descends through pine, silver oak and rhododendron forests with marijuana plants all around until you cross a suspension bridge over the Sing Gompa Stream. Now, the path stretches at a flat level through some human settlements and mineral water factories up to Dhunche. It is a small town and the headquarters of Rasuwa district. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 7 : Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu by bus.

Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu by bus. It takes about five hours. It's a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu.