Gosainkunda Lake is one of the most famous
pilgrimages of Nepal. It is situated at
an altitude of 4,380 meters and cradled
amidst craggy peaks. Thousands of people
trek to this glacial lake every August.
The trek passes through varied landscapes
ranging from evergreen forest, cascading
waterfalls and turbulent streams to alpine
grass and barren mountainsides. Besides
the famous Gosainkunda Lake, the other
lakes in the neighborhood are Nagkunda,
Bhairabkunda, Saraswatikunda and Surajkunda.
Gosainkunda lies to the north-west of
Helambu beyond a 4.602-meters high pass.
However, the best approach to Gosainkunda
is through Trishuli valley, 71 kilometers
north-west of Kathmandu. Trishuli valley
is linked with Kathmandu by a motorable
road.
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