There are 19 different Gokyo Lakes and of which six are prominent. These freshwater Gokyo lakes are at an altitude near 5,000 metres. Dudh Pokhari and Thonak Lake are renowned among all. Gokyo valley sits at 4,750 metres on the eastern shore of Dudh Pokhari, a member of Gokyo Lake. The Gokyo Ri viewpoint sits at 5,357 metres.