Gokyo Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Encompassing Gokyo Lakes - the freshwater lakes located at an altitude of 4,700-5,000m above the sea level, Ngozumpa glacier - the longest (22mi) glacier in the Himalayas, Gokyo RI (5,630m) and a small Gokyo village; the valley forms a perfect replica of a Heaven on Earth. The valley also greets you with the view of 27 snow-capped peaks in the Everest Himalayan region including 4 major peaks β Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt Cho Oyu β all towering above 8000m from the sea level.
Moreover, this place is equally important for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. In August, during the Janai Purnima festival, devotees come to take a holy bath in one of these Gokyo Lakes and visit the temple of Lord Vishnu and Shiva situated at the western corner of the lake. Therefore, this place is one of the favorite destinations of both trekkers and devotees.