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Guru Dongmar Lake and Tso Lhamu

Gurudongmar Lake at an elevation of 17,100 feet (5,148 meters) is one of the highest lakes in the world and is truly a sight to behold. This lake lies on a high plateau that is adjacent to the Tibetan Plateau towards the north of the Khangchengyao Range, close to the Indo-China border at a distance of approximately 190 kilometers (118 miles) from Gangtok.

This milky white lake is one of the most sacred lakes in Sikkim to both Buddhists and Hindus. According to legend, the Guru Rimpoche also known as Guru Padmasambhava, the patron saint of Sikkim touched and blessed the lake while on his way to Tibet. This is the reason that the lake is named after the saint, who was also known as Guru Dongmar. The lake except for the small part supposedly blessed blessed by the Guru remains completely frozen during the winter season.

Tso Lhamu Lake is approximately 9 kilometers (5.5 miles) from Gurudongmar Lake. It is at an elevation of about 16,730 feet (5,099 meters). This lake is the source of the river Teesta and has beautiful natural surroundings of mountains.


Important Note

  • Foreigners are not allowed to visit Guru Dongmar Lake and Tso Lhamu.
  • The high altitude and lack of oxygen makes it necessary for all visitors to acclimatise at Lachen.
  • See information on Permits and Entry Requirements to visit various places within Sikkim.


How to get there (transport)


Where to stay (accommodation)

  • Overnight stay is neither permitted nor advisable. Normally, an hour is enough to soak into the beauty and majesty of the Gurudongmar lake.


What to see (attractions)

  • The picturesque Gurudongmar also known as Gurudogmar lake and the Tso Lhamu lake.
  • The Sarva Dharma Sthal (Temple for All Religions) built in the 1990s by the Indian army.


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  1. Rubendra Basu on February 6th, 2008 at 12:25 am:

    Will there be snow in gurudongmar in April 2008.
    Can you arrange trip to TSO Lhamu. Please revert with your quote for 5 pax

  2. Dipankar on February 28th, 2008 at 2:02 pm:

    Rubendra > This is a purely information site and we do not provide travel services. Hope that helps and sorry for the delayed response.

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