Gokyo Lakes

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lake system
gptkbp:associatedWith Buddhist_pilgrimage
gptkbp:attracts trekkers
gptkbp:bestTimeToVisit March to May
gptkbp:climate alpine
gptkbp:colors turquoise
gptkbp:composedOf six main lakes
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Gokyo_Valley
gptkbp:conservationEfforts ongoing
gptkbp:culturalEvents local festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage local cuisine
traditional music
Sherpa traditions
Buddhist_monasteries
local_handicrafts
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local Sherpa culture
gptkbp:depth varies by lake
gptkbp:elevation 4,700 meters
gptkbp:environment fragile ecosystem
gptkbp:features glacial lakes
gptkbp:formed glacial meltwater
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures glacial activity
gptkbp:highestPoint gptkb:Gokyo_Lake
gptkbp:historicalSignificance ancient trade routes
gptkbp:homeTo various species of birds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gokyo Lakes
gptkbp:is_accessible_by gptkb:Gokyo_Trek
gptkbp:knownFor stunning_views_of_Mount_Everest
gptkbp:length approximately 19 kilometers
gptkbp:localWildlife various bird species
red panda
Himalayan tahr
snow leopard
musk deer
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Nepal
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Gokyo_Ri_viewpoint
climate studies
gptkbp:offers photographic opportunities
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Sagarmatha_National_Park
gptkbp:popularActivities trekking
gptkbp:season spring and autumn
gptkbp:surroundedBy gptkb:Himalayas
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Cho_Oyu
gptkb:Namche_Bazaar
gptkb:Gokyo_village
gptkb:Lhotse
gptkb:Dole
Khumbu region
Machhermo
Everest
Makalu
gptkbp:threats climate change
pollution
tourism impact
gptkbp:transportation helicopter tours
guided treks
local porters
gptkbp:visitedBy adventure tourists
gptkbp:width varies by lake