The holy lake of Gosaikunda is typically accessible via trekking through the Himalayan foothills of the Lang Tang region of Nepal, and is found at about 4300m above sea level. Trips are arranged with travel agents usually from Kathmandu, and travellers take a bus from the capital to one of several small towns at the base of the Himalayas, from which the trek begins. Trips can be arranged to last anything from five to twenty days, and travellers are strongly advised to hire a guide (the
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The holy lake of Gosaikunda is typically accessible via trekking through the Himalayan foothills of the Lang Tang region of Nepal, and is found at about 4300m above sea level.... More
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