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GosainKunda Trek, Nepal: what it is and when to go
GosainKunda Trek is a hiking trail in Nepal (Kathmandu). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April and October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Where
- Nepal
- Best time
- April and October.
- Nearest airport
- KTM Kathmandu, 43 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- National
- Coordinates
- 28.08184, 85.4026
What it is and where
GosainKunda Trek is a hiking trail in Nepal (Kathmandu).
It is in Kathmandu, where this site lists 26 more places to see, 41 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 28.08184, 85.4026; the nearest main airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM, Kathmandu), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around Nepal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- National
It is one of the Hiking places in Nepal. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit GosainKunda Trek is April and October.
- JanPossible10:24
- FebPossible11:02
- MarPossible11:48
- AprBest time12:41
- MayPossible13:24
- JunBetter not13:46
- JulBetter not13:37
- AugBetter not13:00
- SepPossible12:09
- OctBest time11:19
- NovPossible10:35
- DecPossible10:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Nepal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Nepal
To enter Nepal there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and a blank page”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Nepal checklist. Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR); plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (there are power cuts: bring a power bank); emergencies: 100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Langtang TrekHiking12 km
- Great Himalayan Trail NepalHiking12 km
- Baden-Powell PeakMountain in Nepal16 km
- Ganja LaHiking16 km
- Himalayan Guest HouseMountains · Hiking17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Nepal guide.
More in Nepal: Hiking
- Annapurna Circuit: long-distance trail in Nepal
- Phalut: mountain and hamlet in West Bengal, India
- Tonglu, West Bengal: hill and hamlet in India
- Annapurna Base Camp trek: long distance trail in Nepal
- Annapurna
- Baramji
Every Nepal place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is GosainKunda Trek?
It is a hiking trail in Nepal.
When is the best time to visit GosainKunda Trek?
April and October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14.
How do you get to GosainKunda Trek?
The nearest main airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 43 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Nepal is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Nepal map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Langtang Trek, Great Himalayan Trail Nepal, Baden-Powell Peak. The rest is in the Nepal guide.
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