Gokyo Lake
Gokyo Lake is an attraction in Gokyo, at about 4,790 m.
- Location
- Gokyo
- Altitude
- 4,790 m
Gokyo Lakes is the starting point of Dudh Koshi River. Its water comes from the freshwater lakes of Thonak, Gyazumpa, Tanjun, Ngozumpa and Dudh pokhari. It is on the eastern shore of the Dudh Pokhari lake that the settlement of Gokyo village lies. Since 2007, this site has been maintained as a Ramsar site. On the other hand, these lakes are believed to be the abode of "The Snake King" in the belief of many Hindus. Buddhist also considers this place sacred in their own manner. Because of this, harming any wildlife is prohibited in this area.
