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The tsongmo lake - East Sikkim India

Tsomgo Lake or Changu Lake is perched within mountains at an altitude of 12,400 ft. Located at Gangtok – Nathula Highway only 37 kms. from Gangtok, India. The Changu Lake is one of the most spectacular landscapes of Sikkim. The lake is highly revered by the local Buddhists and Hindus as a sacred lake. This azure blue lake remains completely frozen during winter.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2014
Date Uploaded: 07.2015
Photo Location: Gangtok, India
Camera: NIKON D7100
Copyright: © NILADRI MANDAL