7.7km
Total Distance
824m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The final stage of the Gosaikunda pilgrimage trail climbing from Lauribina over a rocky shoulder to the sacred alpine lake. Hindu tradition holds that Shiva created the lake with his trident, and thousands of pilgrims walk this path each August full moon.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes