How high is Gokyo lake?

How high is Gokyo lake?

4,700–5,000 m
Gokyo Lakes are oligotrophic lakes in Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park, located at an altitude of 4,700–5,000 m (15,400–16,400 ft) above sea level….

Gokyo Lakes
Surface elevation 4,700–5,000 m (15,400–16,400 ft)
Ramsar Wetland
Official name Gokyo and associated lakes
Designated 13 September 2007

How long is Gokyo Trek?

16 days
Overview

Fast facts
Duration 16 days
Max. elevation 5,400 m (Gokyo Ri)
Start/finish Lukla/Lukla
Difficulty Challenging

How do I get to Gokyo Lake?

How to Reach Gokyo Lakes. By Air : Through airway means you have to take flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From here you can reach EBC (Everest Base Camp) for trekking to Gokyo Lakes. By Road : If you can’t afford a plane means you can choose roadway from Kathmandu to Jiri through the bus.

What mountains can you see from Gokyo Ri?

Gokyo (4,750 m, 15,583 ft above sea level), at the base of Gokyo Ri, is a small hamlet of a few stone houses and one of the highest settlements in the world. From Gokyo Ri it is possible to see four 8,000-metre peaks: Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.

Where is Gokyo lake located?

Gokyo lakes are located in Khumjung Village Development Committee of Solukhumbu District in Sagarmatha Zone in north-eastern Nepal. Gokyo Cho, also called Dudh Pokhari, is the main lake with an area of 42.9 ha (106 acres), and the village of Gokyo lies on its eastern shore.

How high is Gokyo Peak?

17,575′Gokyo Ri / Elevation

How tall is Everest Base Camp?

Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain and part of the Nepalese Himalayas, standing at 8,848m above sea level. Everest Base Camp is either one of two base camps on either side of Mount Everest. South Base Camp is located in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364m and North Base Camp is at 5,5150m in Tibet.

Can you see Everest from Gokyo Ri?

A must do hike from Gokyo is the trek up Gokyo Ri. At 5,357 meters / 17,575 feet high, Gokyo Ri offers another top view of Mount Everest. Not only will you have the view of Everest, but also the Ngozumpa Glacier, the Gokyo Lakes, and other well-known mountains such as Cho Oyu will be in view.

How hard is EBC trek?

The difficulty level of the Everest Base Camp is moderate. The trekking time often requires two weeks. Even though the EBC Trek requires no prior trekking expertise, it is suggested that the trekker should be determined and be physically fit.

What is Gokyo Ri?

Gokyo (4,750 m, 15,583 ft above sea level), at the base of Gokyo Ri, is a small hamlet of a few stone houses and one of the highest settlements in the world. From the summit of Gokyo Ri it is possible to see four 8,000-metre peaks: Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. The Gokyo Lakes are in the area.

What is the elevation of Mount Gokyo Ri?

The elevation you give, 5483 m, pertains to the second summit which is not usually climbed by trekkers. The first, easily reached summit is only 5357 m high but offers similarly good views. A common (and more genuine) alternative name is Gokyo Ri.

How difficult is the Gokyo Ri Trek?

By now you can probably tell that the Gokyo Ri trek is quite difficult. Looking back at my time spending nearly three weeks on the Three Passes Trek, this may have been the 2 nd or 3 rd toughest day.

What can you see from the summit of Gokyo Ri?

From the summit of Gokyo Ri you truly will have some of the best views of the entire Everest region. Some of the major peaks that will be in view include Everest, Lhotse, Nupste, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Makalu among plenty of others.