Tsomgo Lake

Tsongmo or Changu Lake located in East Sikkim district of Sikkim state of India, which is about 40 km ahead of Gangtok, The water of this lake comes from the nearby glaciers, situated at an altitude of 3780 m above sea level. This lake falls on the way to Nathula Pass in Sikkim. The scenic beauty and the wildflowers that grow all around the lake make this place even more attractive.The Chinese border is just 5 km away from this ancient lake. There is a specialty about this lake, The Indian Postal Department issued a stamp dedicated to the lake in the year 2006.The surface of this lake freezes in winter, Do not forget to ride Yak here if you visit Changu Lake, the Yak decorated very beautifully which makes it look very attractive. To visit Changu Lake, you need to get a special permit from the Gangtok Tourism Office. The high mountains around the lake add to the beauty of this lake. If you want, you can climb a nearby hill and see the full view of this lake.