Know Why Shouldn’t Miss Gokyo Lake Trek in Nepal

Gokyo Lake Trek

Gokyo Lakes are the series of 6 awesome glacial lakes that comes within the altitude range of 4,700 to 5,000m that contains freshwater. The lakes are situated in the beautiful Sagarmatha national park. The park is also said to be the home to Mount Everest. Some trekkers also visit Gokyo Lake as a side trip in a Nepal trekking package.

Why Should You Visit Gokyo Lakes?

Are you visiting the Himalayan region for the first time? Well, visiting Gokyo Lakes can amaze you with the spectacular beauty of panoramic views, peaks of 8,000m and above, and turquoise lakes can give you an unforgettable experience.
Upon reaching Gokyo Ri, you will find it hiding the small village Gokyo that offers some incredible view of Cho Oyu and Mt. Everest. Along the Everest Base Camp trek route, you will find a popular viewpoint Kalapathar.

A Few Interesting Facts:

  • Combination of Lakes:

    Gokyo Lakes is the combination of 6 different glacial lakes that are high in Himalayan ranges. These lakes are known to be the highest freshwater lakes in the whole world.

  • Snowy Base Camp:

    As you climb high, you will start getting close to the Himalayan range. Trekkers break the ice with their feet and make their way to base camp. After climbing when you find those freshwater lakes, it’s almost impossible to forget them in the entire lifetime.

  • Exciting Challenges Across the Routes:

    Even if it comes in your Nepal trekking packages, It’s a fact that passing through Gokyo Lake is not for everyone. The trails are steep at some places, and a someone new to trekking can cover it.
Experience and a good level of fitness are 2 key points to trek this region.

A Place Offering Peace and Serenity

everest gokyo lake

Most trekkers love the solitude of the Himalayan region. Where the growing number of trekkers isn’t going to provide you with the serenity across the trekking route, the Gokyo Lakes route is less travelled and allow the trekker in search of peace you’re looking for.

While climbing, you will find small villages every couple of hours along the routes for Gokyo Lake trek. You will find it somewhat flexible with your planned journey. Whatever itinerary you choose, make sure you won’t ascend it too quickly or else you can experience the altitude sickness.
Altitude sickness is deadly, and the only means you can cure it by heading back down to the lower altitude.
Lastly, it is must to hire a tour company for non-trekkers, it’s a wise decision to take help of a tour company since it is not frequently trekked. For example, for Dragnag, you can hire a guide to lead you up to Cho La Pass.
Location: Nepal

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