Gosainkunda Holy Lake Trekking

Goshaikunda is a famous Hindu Holy lake situated on the height of 4380 m. According to legend, Shiva created Goshaikunda when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world. There are about a dozen lakes in the Goshaikunda Basin, SaraswatiKund, BhairabKund, Surya Kund and Goshaikunda Holy Lake trekking is the famous and most valued one Langtang region wich is situated in the north of Kathmandu and the ethnic group, known as Tamangs mostly populated this area. The culture, language and their customs are much similar to the Tibetans. The views of snowy mountain peaks, like the LangtangLirung (7,246 m.). Gangchenpo (5,846 m.), DorjeLakpa (6,966 m.) is excellent.Langtang valley itself is another marvelous attraction for tourists. One can set out this trek; drive out from Kathmandu to Dhunche either by local or reserved bus. Approximately 6 to 7 hours’ drive.