Gokyo Lakes, Group of sacred lakes in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
Six turquoise glacial lakes stretch between 4,700 and 5,000 meters elevation, making them part of the highest freshwater lake system in the world.
The Ngozumpa glacier formed these lakes over centuries, and in 2007 the lakes with surrounding wetlands received protection under the Ramsar Convention.
Five hundred Hindu pilgrims travel to these lakes each August during Janai Purnima festival to perform traditional bathing rituals near the temple.
Spring months from March to May and autumn from September to November provide the most favorable conditions for visiting these high-altitude lakes.
The lakes receive water from multiple sources, including the Ngozumpa glacier seepage and streams flowing from Renjo La pass in the northwest.
GPS coordinates: 27.98028,86.66861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:49
Nepal presents photographers with mountains, lakes, historic temples, and cultural sites. The Himalayan range with Mount Everest, Buddhist stupas, and Hindu temples define the landscape. Cities display traditional architecture, while national parks house rare wildlife.
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