Gokyo Lake

Gokyo Lakes are categorized as oligotrophic lakes and are situated in Sagarmatha National Park at an elevation of 4700–5000 meters above sea level. Six of the 19 lakes in Gokyo Lakes are main lakes, which are thought to be the highest freshwater lakes in the world. In 2007, these lakes were designated as a Ramsar Site.

The most well-known tourist destination is Gokyo Lakes. It offers a fantastic opportunity to view the Ngozumpa glacier, the largest glacier in the Nepal Himalayas, as well as the four enormous Himalayas of the globe that are higher than 8000 meters, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. More importantly, it offers the chance to see the Sagarmatha National Park's protected flora and fauna. Amazing Gokyo Valley, sweeping views of Mount Everest and other peaks at sunrise and sunset from Gokyo Ri (5357m), stunning glacier lakes, and views of vivid turquoise high-altitude lakes are the main draws of the areas that will undoubtedly enchant every traveler.

More specifically, because they are sources of steady freshwater, these lakes have enormous hydrological importance. This lake system is thought to be naturally fragile because it is located in an environmentally problematic area. Both Hindus and Buddhists regard the Gokyo lake system as sacred.

Location: Solukhumbu District, Nepal