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Village in Nepal
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Gokyo is a village in Khumbu at 4,790 m elevation.
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Gokyo Valley has Nepal’s biggest glacier formation
summit pass located 5420 m above sea level. From the east: after Pheriche, the trail turns off the main Everest route near Dughla (4620m) and passes through the village of Dzongla. From the west: in the Gokyo valley, the trail turns off the Machherma-Gokyo route near the First Lake (4710m) and passes through the village of Thangnak (Dragnag). The pass can be tough and may require crampons on the little glacier on top.
It is advisable to obtain advanced information regarding the conditions before proceeding from Dzongla or Thangnak. Good views of Lobuche Peak.
the world’s highest freshwater lake system comprising six main lakes, of which Thonak Lake is the largest
In the Gokyo Valley region, Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri trekking starts as you arrive at Kathmandu airport. You can go for cultural sightseeing at world heritage sites in capital city.
Read in the guideArrive at Namche bazaar, the gateway to Everest region and pass through Dole, Macchermo and Gokyo in couple of days.
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