Gosaikunda, also spelled Gosainkunda and Gosain Kunda, is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake in Nepal's Langtang National Park
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Gosaikunda, also spelled Gosainkunda and Gosain Kunda, is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake in Nepal's Langtang National Park, located at an elevation of 4,380 m (14,370 ft) in the Rasuwa District with a surface of 13.8 ha (34 acres). The lake melts to form the Trishuli River; it remains frozen for six months in winter October to June.
The Gosaikunda zone has been portrayed as a devout location. Hindu mythology traits Gosaikunda as the dwelling place of the Hindu gods Shiva and Gauri. The Hindu sacred texts Bhagavata Purana, Vishnu Purana, and the sagas Ramayana and Mahabharata allude to Samudra Manthan, which is specifically related to the beginning of Gosaikunda. Its waters are considered sacred and of specific importance amid the Gangadashahara and the Janai Purnima celebrations when thousands of pioneers from Nepal and India visit the region.
