One of the most famous pilgrimage destinations of Nepal is Gosain Kunda Lake, which is ituated at an altitude of about 4,380m. on the Langtang trekking trail. The best approach to Gosain Kunda is through Dhunche, 132 kms to the northeast of Kathmandu. Dhunche is linked with Kathmandu by a motorable road. Surrounded by high mountains on the north and south. Gosain Kunda Lake is believed to have been created by Lord Shiva when the thrust his trident into a mountain to draw water so that he could cool his burning throats after swallowing poison. There is a large rock at the center of the lake, which said to be the remains of a Shiva shrine. There are more than 100 lakes around it such as Saraswati, Bhairav, Surya Kunda and Ganesh Kunda etc to explore. These lakes are destinations for thousands of Hindu pilgrimage visit the lake area during ‘Janaipurnima’ festival in the month of August. This lake is also scared to the Buddhist. All along the way heart touching scenery and natural landscapes will welcome you.

T.P. 12.
Itinerary:

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu - Dhunche (1965m; 6-7hrs)
Day 02: Dhunche - Syabrubesi(2230m; 5-6hrs)
Day 03: Syabrubesi - Shing-Gompa(3700m; 5hrs)
Day 04: Reserve day
Day 05: Shing-Gompa - Gosaikunda(4365m; 5hrs)
Day 06: Gosaikunda - Ghopte(3430m; 5hrs)
Day 07: Ghopte - Kuthumsang(2450m; 6-7hrs)
Day 08: Kuthumsang - Patibhanjyang(1770m; 5hrs)
Day 09: Pati Bhanjyang-Sundarijal(1350m) & then drive to Kathmandu