A frozen lakebed, named Gorakshep, enveloped in sand presents a stunning picture to the viewers. Small locality adjacent to it at the edge with an elevation of 5164 m has also the same name. It is near to the Mount Everest and remained uninhabited for many years. In addition to the facilities like trekking lodges at Gorak Shep, you could have high-speed internet access also nearby it. Gorakshep is in Sagarmatha National Park.

Its inhabitants are generally known for their abilities as mountaineers & guides. While going toward Everest Base camp from Lukla, it is the final stop that was dubbed by the Dalai Lama as ‘the step to heaven’. The route takes mountaineers from Lukla to Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Lobuche and then the Gorakshep. For summiting the Kala Pathar, this locality serves as a Launching pad.

For most of the trekkers, ascending Kala Pathar furnish the best opportunity for sightseeing of Everest. Otherwise, to go up to much higher elevations, a proper permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association is also required which is not mandatory in this case. It should be noted that Gorakshep was originally the base camp for climbing over Mt. Everest. Most of the times, it was in use of Swiss mountaineers. However, for now, the base camp has been shifted ahead of it and it almost took 2 hrs from Gorakshep to reach Everest base camp. The climate of the locality remains pleasant for most of the year and is likened by the mountaineers and travelers.