The sparkling, pristine blue and green water Gokyo lakes are Nepal’s most prominent trekking sites in the Everest region. Everest Gokyo Lake trekking comprises the freshwater over the highest point in the world around 5000 meters. It is an ideal tour for the explorer to see the reflection of high mountains in the beautiful holy lakes of Gokyo valley.
This trek is the marvelous journey over Khumbu province. Your eyes encounter with the pinnacles of such mighty Himalayas. As it is an alternative route for the Everest Base Camp Trek for enjoying with the lofty Himalayan spirit. Mount Everest (8848m), Mount Cho Oyu(8188m/26844ft), Lhotse(8516m) are the 8000 above altitudes majestic mountain series to catch on your eyes in this trek. The Gokyo lake trek is a marvelous journey on the planet. As prime, the valley is the prime settlement of Sherpa people known as the pearl of the mountains.
Beyond the trekking, in the Himalayan region of Khumbu valley, one should not have to miss the Everest Gokyo lake trekking. Travelers have the chance to experience Himalayan Sherpa Tibetan cultures and their warm greetings. You feel that you are in the heavenly place on earth when you go up to the fifth Lake of Gokyo. From there, astounding view of Mount Everest and Cho Oyu come closer in your eyes.
In addition, the trip decorates with the abundance of silver snowcapped peaks and the Nagozumpa Glacier which is the biggest glacier in Nepal. Another attraction of this Gokyo lake trip is best to point to see the many Himalayan ranges of the Everest region is Gokyo Ri (5320 m). Your continue walking for three hours steep up from Gokyo reach on top of Gokyo Ri and the award is a breathtaking view of Mt.Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lola, etc. While you heading up to the Gokyo valley you walk up to the dense forests of rhododendron and alpines and there is the possibility to encounter the wildlife of Sagarmatha national park.
In most instances, this trekking also significance for its religious phenomenon, Hindu people respect as a high religious holy lake of Gokyo. The lakes are considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists. They take a bath in the lake during the Janai Purnima Festival which usually celebrates in August. The site worships as the residency place of Naga Devata,(snake god) taken as the god of rain. There is a small temple of Hindu deities lords Shiva and Bishnu is located at the western corner. They have a strong belief that if anyone harms shouldn’t harm wildlife and birds in area has traditionally preserved the fauna.