High Altitude Lake System

Gokyo Lakes

A high-Himalayan lake system near Everest and a Ramsar-listed wetland destination.

4 views Ramsar Site Sagarmatha National Park

Why visit Gokyo Lakes?

Ramsar describes Gokyo as a system of glacial lakes at high altitude near Cho Oyo and the headwaters of the Dudh Koshi.

Things to do around Gokyo Lakes

WEWetland BirdwatchingBirdwatching around lake and wetland habitats with responsible distance from wildlife.SASacred Lake PilgrimageReligious and cultural visits to sacred lakes and associated temples or festivals.

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