After breakfast, our guide will take you to the Swayambhunath Temple. Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, is a revered and historic Buddhist stupa atop a hill in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley. It represents Buddhism and Hinduism. The sound of revolving prayer wheels, burning incense, and waving colorful prayer flags in the breeze will welcome you as you ascend the hill. When you reach the summit, you’ll be drawn to the enormous stupa with eyes painted in each cardinal direction. From the pinnacle of Syambhunath stupa, you will get to witness the stunning view of the Kathmandu Valley.

Spending a few hours exploring and discovering this stupa’s beauty, we drive to our next attraction of today, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka, is an astonishing attraction with history, culture, and beautifully built architecture tucked away in the middle of Nepal’s capital city. It draws tourists from all over the world. As you enter, you can witness the Kumari Ghar (the Temple of the Living Goddess) standing in the middle of the square. Also, you can visit the 17th-century royal Palace that now functions as a museum. Travelers to Nepal should make time to view Kathmandu Durbar Square, as it is the most culturally and religiously diverse region in Nepal, and witness the monuments, art, architecture, culture, and many idols that showcase the talents of several artists and craftspeople spanning several centuries.

Later in the evening, you will visit the Pashupatinath Temple on the northeastern side of Kathmandu, around 3 km east of the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Pashupatinath Temple, devoted to Lord Pashupatinath (Lord Shiva), is a destination for pilgrims and devotees. Lord Shiva, known as the god of change and destruction, is one of the main gods in Hinduism. The temple is a center of worship for followers of Lord Shiva, drawing pilgrims and visitors from all over the world and the local populace. You can witness the Sandhya Aarati, where oil lamps are lighted, and the pundits chant devotional songs. The soul-stirring music, the captivating glow of the lamps, and the rhythmic clap sound of devotees and visitors create a calm and contemplative ambiance.

After this, we will drop you off at your hotel, where you can have dinner and rest.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we will drive towards Dhunche, Rasuwa District’s headquarters. Dhunche is a small settlement with the Langtang National Park checkpoint and numerous hotels and lodges to accommodate visitors. This is the point where we start our holy trek to Gosaikunda Lake. If you descend from Dhunche, you will reach Syabrubesi, where the trek to Langtang Valley starts.

Once you reach Dhunche, you can rest or stroll around the settlement and explore the local community mixed with Tamang, Sherpa, etc. You can also buy something to take on the trip from this village. After dinner, your guide will brief you about the journey.

Overnight at Dhunche.

Today, our trekking journey starts when we leave the motors behind and start walking. After early breakfast, we walk towards Chandanbari. We walk uphill through the oak forest, pass the Himalayan Mineral water factory, and reach Deurali (2500m). Continuing to walk, we will reach Dhimsa (2900m).

From Dhimsa, we must ascend a challenging trail, walking through pine trees to reach Chandanbari. Chandanbari, also known as Sing Gompa, surrounded by pine trees, is a Buddhist monastery at an altitude of 3,330m.

Once we reach there, we will rest, stroll, and visit the Yak Cheese Factory and monastery.

Overnight at Chandanbari.

Today’s trek will take us to our destination, Gosainkunda, at 4380m. First, we’ll ascend a hill to Cholonghati. We will next make a sharp ascent and cross Laurebinayak Pass (4610m). From here, we can see the astonishing view. Then, we will ascend steeply until we reach the Chorten, where another hour of walking will take us uphill and allow us to witness the beautiful Saraswati Kunda and Bhairav Kunda. Later, we will reach Gosainkunda.

Gosaikunda is special to pilgrims who are both Buddhists and Hindus. It is believed that when the Hindu God, Lord Shiva, drank the poison, he created a lake to fill his thirst, later named Gosaikunda. During the full moon in August, numerous pilgrims gather here to pray and take a sacred bath.

Overnight at Gosaikunda.

Today, you will leave the Gosaikunda and return to Dhunche, where your Gosaikunda trek will end. Your overall journey is mostly descending, so the walk will be easy, and you will get more time to enjoy the scenery around you.

Once you reach Dhunche, you will rest for the remainder of the day. In the evening, you can stroll around the settlement or buy souvenirs.

Overnight at Dhunche.

Today, we drive back to Kathmandu. Once we reach Kathmandu, we will drive you to your hotel.

You can rest for the remainder of the day or buy souvenirs. You can also stroll around the famous attractions of Kathmandu, such as Basantapur, Durbarmarg, or Thamel.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

This is your final day in Nepal! After a decent breakfast, we will ensure you enter the Tribhuvan International Airport a few hours before the flight to your onward destination. If there is enough time, you can do last-minute shopping or eat something delicious you love the most here in Nepal.

Once we reach the airport, we will farewell you with the “Khada” and garland. You aren’t leaving Nepal, though you are taking it to share with your loved ones.

Farewell!