Gosaikunda
गोसाइँकुण्ड
A sacred Hindu lake at 4,380 meters, said to have been carved out by Shiva with his trident. It is the highlight of the Langtang–sacred lakes loop.
Gosaikunda is a sacred lake shared by Hinduism and Buddhism, at about 4,380 meters. More than a dozen other high-altitude lakes surround it, including Bhairav Kunda and Saraswati Kunda. During the Janai Purnima festival in August, when the moon is full, tens of thousands of pilgrims bathe in the lake. The usual route is to climb from Dunche or Syabrubesi via Sing Gompa, taking about 2–3 days. You can also reach it from the Langtang Valley through Thulo Syabru. Continuing over Laurebina Pass leads to Helambu. From December to March, snow is heavy, so be alert for ice and altitude sickness.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Laurebina Pass
- Syabrubesi
- Briddim
- Langtang Village
- Langtang Earthquake Memorial
- Gatlang
- Tatopani Hot Springs (Rasuwa)
- Kyanjin Cheese Factory