Gokyo Lakes , Namche Bazaar
About Gokyo Lakes
Gorgeous blue lakes, snow covered mountains on all its sides and a view to die for- Yes! We are talking about the Gokyo Lakes. Gokyo valley has a great reputation among adventurous souls and the adrenaline junkies. The Gokyo Lakes are 6 lakes and are oligotrophic lake in Nepal and is among the world’s highest freshwater lake system.
This Lake happens to have an interesting history. It is considered to be sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists. During the month of August, hundreds of Hindus take bath in this lake during the Janai Purnima festival. Another interesting fact is that this site is worshipped as the residing place of Nag Devata. This has proved to be a boon for this place since the localities consider it inauspicious to harm and flora and fauna in this area.
Providing a mind blowing view of the Everest, this place is blessed with abundance of natural beauty. The Gokyo Lake and the valley are sure to soothe your mind and provide you peace. Enjoy the panoramic view of 800 m high mountain ranges!
Freedom to make your own trip!
What you want, when you want and how you want.
Places to Visit near Gokyo Lakes
Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, Sagarmatha Zone
*0.5 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
Sagarmatha National Park - The name if pin down, falls to two words. First of which is 'sagar', that literally meaning sky, and then 'matha'...
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Rolwaling Valley, Janakpur
*19.6 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
The Rowaling Valley is the most terrific valley sandwiched in between two ranges: the Gaurishankar Himal, and the Rolwaling Himal. It is far away...
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Hongu Valley, Nepal, Koshi
*24.6 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
Guarded by high passes Hongu Valley is the most surreal place. But to reach here one needs a lot more than just the will. It requires commitment,...
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Khumjung Gompa, Sagarmatha Zone
25.4 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
Khumjung is the location of the largest School in Khumbu. This village is about an hour walk from Namche which is a small market. Most of the...
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Tengboche Gompa, Sagarmatha Zone
27.2 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
Tengboche Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Sherpa community which is located in the Tengboche village in Khumjung in the Khumbu...
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Museum of Sherpa Life, Namche Bazaar, Sagarmatha Zone
27.6 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
The Sherpa Culture Museum is situated above the village and gives an excellent view into the lives of the people around you. It has samples of a...
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Namche Library, Sagarmatha Zone
27.7 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
Namche Library is small community driven library in the Namche market that talks about the world scenario in mountaineering. With a minimum...
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Namche Monastery, Sagarmatha Zone
28.1 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
Nestled in the beautiful backdrop of the tourist village of Namche, like many other things the Namche Monastery manages to collect appreciation...
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Makalu Barun National Park, Koshi
*34.5 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
Established in 1992 and covering over an area of 1500 km per square, Makalu Barun National Park has registered itself into the 'sacred Himalayan...
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Kala Patthar, Sagarmatha Zone
41.1 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
Nothing is as surreal as viewing the Mount Everest from up close and Kala Patthar is the place to do so. Kala Patthar literally means “black...
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Everest Base Camp, Sagarmatha Zone
42.9 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
Pins and needles cold, whiff's of catching breath, ever gasping heights and so much alive in one moment, suffice to say that the Everest Base Camp...
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Lobuche, Sagarmatha Zone
43.1 km from Gokyo Lakes - See map
Lobuche is a Nepalese mountain or a Trekking peak which is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Standing at an elevation of 6,145 meters it has...
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