- Address: Gosainkunda, 45000, Nepal
- Height above sea level: 4380 m
- Area: 0.138 square meters. km
On the territory of Rasuva County in Nepal at an altitude of 4380 m above sea level there is an amazing freshwater lake Gosikunda, which is considered a popular pilgrimage place for Hindus. It is located on the territory of the Langtang National Park on the famous tourist trail Dhunce-Helambu. This pond is the source of the Trushi River. Some travelers are attracted by the beauty of a small azure lake surrounded by majestic mountains , others are brought here by faith in the heavenly forces that can change the world.
The legend of the Gosikunda lake
Hindu tradition says that once God Shiva saved the earth from impending doom. Wanting to poison all life on the planet and get the elixir of immortality, demons raised poison from the depths of the sea. Lord Shiva drank it and, wanting to clear the throat of poison with fresh water, threw his trident into the mountains. The trident hit the rocks and broke through the eternal ice. In this place appeared the lake Gosikunda with its crystal clear waters.
Tourist routes
For six months, from October to June, the sacred lake Gosikunda is covered with a crust of ice. The bulk of pilgrims rush here in August to enjoy the coolness of the purest mountain water, which according to legend has a life-giving force. The ascent of tourists to the Gosikunda lake begins in the valley of Kathmandu , in Dhunche or in Langtang Khimal. Overcoming long steady rises, travelers can relax and refresh themselves in small cozy cafes
.How to get to the lake?
For those who do not want to participate in an extreme three-day tracking for Nepal , making their way to the place of Gosikund, there is the best option. From Kathmandu by bus (8 hours on the road) or by jeep (5 hours on the road) you can get to Dhunche. From here until the entrance to the park it remains to overcome about 30 minutes. ways.