Nepal Off The Beaten Track - Gosaikunda Trek

Gosaikunda Trek and Raft Expedition

Our Gosaikunda trekking and rafting expedition offers a little bit of everything Nepal has to offer neatly packaged into a two week expedition. We will trek off the beaten track for seven days from the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley into the stunning Langtang region of Nepal.

The trek starts at Sundarija just a short drive from Kathmandu. It enters the mountains through the Shivapuri National Park before crossing the Lauribina pass at 4,610m. This the site of the sacred Gosaikunda lakes; a Hindu pilgrimage site linked to Shiva’s trident.

We descend from Gosaikunda to the next phase of the expedition on the Trisuli river which is a 4-hour drive from the end of the trek.. We spend two days rafting on the Trisuli river and then travel to Chitwan National Park. Here it is possible to see elephants, crocodiles, rhino and perhaps a tiger. After two nights in Chitwan we fly back to Kathmandu on an internal flight. 

OutdoorLads has organised this expedition to see the most thrilling locations Nepal has to offer with minimal time spent on long bus journeys. It offers a chance to get off the beaten track and really get to know Nepal.

Our trip organizer (and OutdoorLads Member) Nick Read, is a qualified and experienced International Mountain Leader and expedition guide who runs Pride Expeditions.  He has led an OutdoorLads trip to Everest Base Camp in 2014 and 2017 and a raft trip on the Sun Kosi in 2012. The last trek and raft trip in Nepal ran in November 2018 with a large group from OutdoorLads and was loved by all who took part. It created memories and friends that will be treasured for many years. 

ITINERARY

Day 1 Sunday 2nd November 2025
Arrival in Kathmandu (at anytime you want)

Today you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your accommodation in Kathmandu approximately half an hour’s drive from the airport. You are welcome to arrive at any time but please do not arrive too late. We have an early start on day two and will be going for a welcome meal in Kathmandu.

Day 2 Monday 3rd November 2025
Early morning transfer to Sundarija which is approximately 2hrs drive. We will trek through Shivapuri national park to Chisipani (2215m) 6hr trek with day bags - porters will carry your main bag.

Day 3 Tuesday 4th November 2025
Chisipani to Kutumsang (2130m) 6hrs trekking

Day 4 Wednesday 5th November 2025
Kutumsang to Mangengoth (3390m) 6hrs trekking

Day 5 Thursday 6th November 2025
Mangengoth to Ghopte (3530m) 6 hrs trekking

Day 6 Friday 7th November 2025
Ghopte to Gosaikunda lakes hut (4480m) This is the highest altitude day of the trek. We will cross the Lauribina pass at (4610m) and have spectacular views.

Day 7 Saturday 8th November 2025
Gosaikunda lakes to Chundenbari (3330m) an easier day descending to lower levels 4 hrs trekking

Day 8 Sunday 9th November 2025
Chundenbari to Dhunche (1960m) a four descent to the large village where we will finish our trek

Day 9 Monday 10th November 2025
A four hour drive to the start of the white water rafting. We will continue on rafts down the Trisuli river to overnight in a raft camp on the river banks . The camp has showers and toilets.

We will stop for lunch by the river and the rafting is mostly on grade 3 with one section of grade 4 rapids. No need to have prior rafting experience.

Day 10 Tuesday 11th November 2025
We will raft about 5 hours in total today with a lunch stop in between. Expect a succession of grade 2  and 3 rapids. At the end of the rafting a coach will take us to Chitwan on the flat Terai of Nepal. We will stay in a safari hotel with a swimming pool.

Day 11 Wednesday 12th November 2025
This morning you can either choose to relax by the pool or go on a jeep or elephant safari, this is an additional cost and is optional. In the afternoon we will go for a canoe safari on the Chitwan river and see crocodiles and hopefully some rhinos and elephants. We will also do a short walk to the elephant breeding centre where working elephants are bred from use in Nepal.

Day 12 Thursday 13th November 2025
Fly back to Kathmandu

Today we fly from Chitwan back to Kathmandu. You will have time for some last minute souvenir shopping and afterward, we will have a farewell dinner in Thamel. 

Day 13 Friday 14th November 2025
Today is a spare day to allow you to rest and relax and see a bit of Kathmandu visiting some of the temples or just relaxing after a busy trip.

Day 14 Saturday 15th November 2025
You’ll be transferred back to the airport according to your flight schedule. You are welcome to stay longer in Nepal.

This price for this once in a lifetime adventure is £1750 which includes all accommodation and transfers in Nepal. It also includes a welcome meal in Kathmandu and a celebration meal on the 8th November. All meals during the rafting trip and safari are included but you will need to pay for your own meals in the tea houses during the trek. 

You will also need to organize and pay for your own international flights and entry visa into Nepal which is easily organised. 

More Information is available from Pride Expeditions here: https://www.prideexpeditions.co.uk/store/nepal-langtang-trek-and-rafting-with-outdoorlads

HOW TO BOOK

Bookings and Deposits: To book your place on this trip (or secure a place on the waiting list) please pay a £400 deposit direct to Pride Expeditions with your surname and initial in order to identify the payment:

• PRIDE EXPEDITIONS
• Starling Bank
• Sort code 60-83-71
• Account 1916 6775

Please message the Event Leader Nick Read with your full name and email address in order to receive further details.

On receipt of your deposit, a confirmation email will be sent.  Once six people have paid a deposit the trip will be guaranteed and further payments can be made in instalments. Deposits are fully refundable until the trip is guaranteed and bookings are made at which point the terms and conditions will come into force. If the trip is cancelled due to international travel restrictions full refunds will be given. 

Please be aware that it is the paying of the deposit that secures your place on the trip or waiting list, rather than booking onto the trip via the OutdoorLads site. Further payments can be made in instalments up to September 2025. 

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