This is a very famous holy lake for the Hindus and the Buddhists. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake every year during the full- moon festival in August. According to the Hindu mythology, when the God churned the primordial ocean to produce elixir of eternal life, the poison was also produced simultaneously. To save the universe from this poison, Lord Shiva drank it scaring his throat blue in the process. To cool down his burning throat, Lord Shiva struck his trident into the rock creating three springs which ultimately resulted in the formation of beautiful lakes. Finally, Lord Shiva drank the water of the lakes and got rid of the pain. This trek provides excellent views of snow-capped mountains, picturesque valley and glimpse of exotic 108 holy lakes with diverse ethnic culture. The three week tour covers Langtang, Gosaikunda and Helambu valley trek.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu
Day 02 : Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (1,462m/4,795ft) Duration: 7 hours
Day 03 : Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2,500m/8,200ft) Duration: 5 hour
Day 04 : Lama Hotel to Mundu (3,550m/11,645ft) Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 05 : Mundu to Kyanjing RI (4,773m/15,655ft) and back to Kyanjing Gompa (3,798m/12,495ft) Duration: 7-8 hours
Day 06 : Kyangjuma Gompa Exploration and climb Chorkari RI (5,050m/16,564ft) Duration: 7 hours
Day 07 : Kyanjin Gompa- Lama Hotel (2,500m/8,200ft) Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 08 : Lama Hotel - Thulo Syabru (2,235m/ 7,330ft) Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 09 : Thulo Syabru- Shin Gompa (3,330m/10,925ft) Duration: 3-5 hours
Day 10 : Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,300m/14,104ft) Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 11 : Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,430m/11,250ft) via Laurebinayak Yak pass (4,610m/15,120ft) Duration: 6 hours
Day 12 : Ghopte to Malemchigaon (2,560m/8,399ft) Duration: 6-7 hours
Day 13 : Malemchigaon to Tarkeghyang (2,590m/8,495ft) Duration: 5-7 hours
Day 14 : Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2,610m/8,560ft) Duration: 3-4 hours
Day 15 : Shermathang- Melamchi - Pul Bazaar –Kathmandu: 3-4 hour’s hike and 2 hours’ drive
Day 16 : Farewell