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Gosaikund Trek

Nepal · Langtang

moderate

A sacred pilgrimage and trekking route to the holy Gosaikund lakes (4,380m) in the Langtang region, with sweeping Himalayan panoramas.

Trailhead:1,470m
🏔Summit:4,380m
📅Duration:5 days
🌍Country:Nepal

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Trailhead Conditions

Langtang, Nepal · 1470m

Monday, September 21 at 12:48 PM

21°C

Feels like 21°C

Moderate rain

Humidity

99%

Wind

3 km/h SSW

Gusts

3 km/h

Pressure

1019 hPa

Dew Point

21°C

Cloud Cover

100%

Visibility

0.2 km

Precip

0.3 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
21°/ 17°
Tue, Sep 22
23°/ 16°
Wed, Sep 23
24°/ 17°
Thu, Sep 24
20°/ 19°
Fri, Sep 25
21°/ 18°
Sat, Sep 26
21°/ 20°
Sun, Sep 27
24°/ 19°
Mon, Sep 28
24°/ 19°
Tue, Sep 29
26°/ 16°
Wed, Sep 30
26°/ 16°
Thu, Oct 1
19°/ 19°

Is Gosaikund Trek safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (1,470m) and the summit (4,380m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Gosaikund Trek?

Gosaikund Trek is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 5 days for a multi-day trek.

What is the elevation of Gosaikund Trek?

The trailhead starts at 1,470 metres above sea level in Langtang, Nepal. The summit or highest point reaches 4,380 metres — a net elevation gain of 2,910 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.

What gear do I need for Gosaikund Trek?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Gosaikund Trek in Nepal: layer for extreme cold (summit temperatures can drop well below freezing even in summer), bring sun protection for high UV at altitude, and carry a detailed map.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude