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Trek to Gosaikunda Lake

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Gosainkunda Lake - The Holiest Lake of Nepal    Gosaikunda , also spelled Gosainkunda and Gosain Kunda is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake in Nepal's Langtang National Park, located at an altitude of 4,380 m (14,370 ft) in the Rasuwa District with a surface of 13.8 ha (34 acres). Together with associated lakes, the Gosaikunda Lake complex is 1,030 ha (4.0 sq mi) in size and has been designated a Ramsar site on 29 September 2007. The lake melts and sips down to form the Trishuli River and remains frozen for six months in winter October to June. There are 108 lakes in this area, small to medium in size. The challenging Lauribina La pass at an altitude of 4,610 m (15,120 ft) is on its outskirts. Itinerary: Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (2090m)  6 to 7 hour. Early morning after having breakfast transfer your Bus station to start your journey towards Dhunche, along the bus journey you will drive through beautiful village and you will see snow S

Trip to Rara Lake - Biggest Lake of Nepal

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Rara Lake - The Biggest Lake of Nepal                 The Rara Lake is the biggest and deepest fresh water lake in the Nepal Himalayas. It is the main feature of the Rara National Park, located in the Mugu Districts.In September 2007, the lake was declared a Ramsar site, covering 1,583 ha (6.11 sq mi) including the surrounding wetland. Rara Lake lies at an altitude of 2,990 m above sea level and it has a water surface of 10.8 km2, a maximum depth of 167 m , 5.1 km long and 2.7 km wide.   Itinerary:   Road Trip:   Day 01: Kathmandu to Surkhet.  Day 02: Morning arrive in Surkhet then after lunch and heading   7 hour drive to Kalikot Overnight at local Hotel.  Day 03: After breakfast, drive to Talcha Airport and stay at Hotel. Day 04: Early Morning heading to Rara Lake B/F, Lunch at Rara Lake Overnight at Rara Lake. Day 05: Explore  Rara Lake. (Boating,Horse riding,Jungle Walking, Village Tour and short   hiking in Murma Top) Day 06: After breakfast 7 hour Drive