The short answer
Tilicho (about 4,919 m, in the Annapurna region), Gokyo Lakes (Everest region), Gosaikunda (Langtang) and Phoksundo (Dolpo). All need serious trekking and acclimatisation.
Key facts
- Tilicho
- About 4,919 m, Annapurna
- Gokyo
- About 4,700 to 5,000 m, Khumbu
- Gosaikunda
- About 4,380 m, Langtang
- Phoksundo
- About 3,600 m, Dolpo
Insider tip
These lakes are for trekkers. If you want water and views without altitude, stay with Phewa or Begnas.
Avoid this
Do not treat any of them as a day trip.
Related questions
Which is easiest?
Gosaikunda, in terms of access, but it is still a multi-day trek.
Which is best for photographs?
Gokyo and Phoksundo offer the most dramatic scenes.
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