Gosaikunda Lake

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lake
gptkbp:accessibility requires trekking
gptkbp:area 13.8 hectares
gptkbp:bestTimeToVisit April to October
gptkbp:climate alpine climate
cold year-round
gptkbp:connects other lakes in the region
gptkbp:conservationEfforts ongoing preservation initiatives
gptkbp:culturalEvents celebrated by locals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage recognized by locals
gptkbp:culturalSignificance sacred_to_Hindus
important_pilgrimage_site_for_Hindus
gptkbp:elevation 4380 meters
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns climate change effects
gptkbp:environmentalImpact important for local communities
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures glacial lake
gptkbp:historicalRecords documented in ancient texts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance associated_with_Hindu_mythology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gosaikunda Lake
gptkbp:isRated melting glaciers
gptkbp:knownFor Hindu_pilgrimage_site
gptkbp:localCuisine available in nearby villages
gptkbp:localEconomy benefits from tourism.
gptkbp:localLegends associated_with_Lord_Shiva
gptkbp:localTraditions integrated into local culture
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Nepal
gptkbp:mythology various local tales
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions Langtang_National_Park_trails
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Langtang_National_Park
gptkbp:photography breathtaking scenery
popular destination for photographers
gptkbp:popularActivities trekking
gptkbp:religion held annually
gptkbp:resources available for trekking
gptkbp:safetyFeatures altitude sickness risks
gptkbp:seasonalActivities ice formation in winter
accessible during summer months
gptkbp:surroundedBy mountains
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Langtang_Lirung
various bird species
camping and hiking
alpine vegetation
stunning mountain views
Langtang_Valley_villages
gptkbp:tourism local economy
gptkbp:transportation requires trekking or helicopter access
gptkbp:type freshwater
gptkbp:visibility clear during dry season
gptkbp:visitors thousands annually
gptkbp:waterQuality generally clean
gptkbp:waterSource glacial meltwater
gptkbp:wildlife opportunities available