The Ascent
Gosainkunda Trek
- Days
- 8
- Highest
- 3,920m
- Total climb
- 1,660m
- Grade
- 3/5
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Day 1
Drive from Kathmandu to Thulo Syabru 6-7 hours
2,260m same altitude
Day 2
Trek from Thulo Syabru to sing Gompa 3-4 hours
3,250m ▲ 990m
Day 3
Trek from Sing Gompa to Laurebina Yak 2-3 hours
3,920m ▲ 670m Highest point
Day 4
Trek from Laurebina Yak to Gosaikunda Lake(4400) 2-3 hours
3,920m same altitude Highest point
Day 5
Gosainkunda Lake to Gopte 5-6 hours
3,440m ▼ 480m
Day 6
Gopte to Kutumsang 4-5 hours
2,470m ▼ 970m
Day 7
Kutumsang to Chisapani 6-7 hours
2,251m ▼ 219m
Day 8
Chisapani to Kathmandu 4 hours
1,340m ▼ 911m
That is the whole climb.
8 days, 1,660 metres of ascent, topping out at 3,920 m on day 3.
Altitudes are read from this trip's own itinerary — 8 of 8 days state one, and a day that does not is shown at the altitude of the day before, which is what an acclimatisation day is.