Gurudongmar Lake
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One of the highest lakes in India, in the cold desert of North Sikkim, held sacred by Buddhists and visited by pilgrims of several faiths.
Natural wonderNorth Sikkim, Mangan district, reached via LachenBest time to visit: April to June and October to November
Highlights
- Turquoise lake against snow peaks
- Sacred site associated with Guru Padmasambhava
- Lachen village and the Dzumsa council
- Yumthang Valley of flowers near Lachung on the same circuit
Significance
The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava and is visited by pilgrims of several faiths. It lies in a restricted area near the border, so a permit is needed.