Gokyo Lakes,
recognized for the series of beautiful turquoise lakes in the Gokyo valley and
the famous Cho La Pass, takes us through the landmarks of the Khumbu region in
the company of majestically soaring mountains, friendly Sherpas, colorful
monasteries, the Namche Bazaar, the Sagarmatha National Park, and, of course,
to the base of the mighty Everest. The trek in advancing to the base of the
world's tallest mountain maps out spectacular vistas from such celebrated
viewpoints like Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar and then encounters the sight of the
thrilling Khumbu Icefall. Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes, in a
nutshell, will be a lifetime experience with the enthralling sights of Mt. Cho
Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Amadablam, Pumori, and Tengboche
Monastery - the largest monastery in the Khumbu region.
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Monday, August 8, 2016
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Phewa Lake, Pokhara, Nepal
Phewa
Lake, Phewa Tal or Fewa Lake is a freshwater lake in Nepal located
in the south of the Pokhara Valley that includes Pokhara city; parts of Sarangkot and Kaskikot. The lake is stream-fed but a dam regulates the water
reserve, therefore, the lake is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake. It is the second largest lake in
Nepal, the largest in Gandaki
Zone followed by Begnas
Lake. Phewa
lake is located at an altitude of 742 m (2,434 ft) and covers an area
of about 5.23 km2 (2.0 sq mi). It has an average depth of about
8.6 m (28 ft) and a maximum depth of 24 m (79 ft). Maximum water capacity of the lake is
approximately 43,000,000 cubic metres (35,000 acre·ft). The Annapurna range on the north is only about 28 km (linear
distance) away from the
lake. The lake is also famous for the reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on its surface. The Taal Barahi Temple is situated on
an island in the lake.
Gosaikunda Nepal
Gosaikunda (गोसाइँकुण्ड), also spelled Gosainkunda and Gosain
Kunda is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake in Nepal's Langtang National Park, located at an
altitude of 4,380 m (14,370 ft) in the Rasuwa
District with a surface of 13.8 ha (34 acres). Together
with associated lakes, the Gosaikunda Lake complex is 1,030 ha
(4.0 sq mi) in size and has been designated a Ramsar site on
29 September 2007.
The lake melts
and sips down to form the Trishuli
River and remains frozen for six months in winter October to
June. There are 108 lakes in this area, small to medium in size. The
challenging Lauribina La pass at an altitude of 4,610 m (15,120 ft)
is on its outskirts.
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