Nepal Goko Lake

Gokyo Lakes are oligotrophic lakes in Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park, located at an elevation of 4,700–5,000 m. They were named after Gokyo Ri peak. These lakes are the world's highest freshwater lake system comprising six main lakes, of which Thonak Lake is the largest. In September 2007, Gokyo and its associated wetlands of 7,770 ha hav…
Gokyo Lakes are oligotrophic lakes in Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park, located at an elevation of 4,700–5,000 m. They were named after Gokyo Ri peak. These lakes are the world's highest freshwater lake system comprising six main lakes, of which Thonak Lake is the largest. In September 2007, Gokyo and its associated wetlands of 7,770 ha have been designated a Ramsar site.
  • Location: Solukhumbu District
  • Basin countries: Nepal
  • Surface area: 196.2 ha (485 acres)
  • Surface elevation: 4,700–5,000 m (15,400–16,400 ft)
  • Official name: Gokyo and associated lakes
  • Designated: 13 September 2007
  • Reference no.: 1692

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