Tso Lhamo Lake

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Tso Lhamo lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 6,200 m. It is situated in North Sikkim, India, about 4 km southwest of the international border with China. It is fed by waters from Zemu glacier, Kangtse glacier or Pauhunri glacier, and is the source of the Teesta river. ()

Area: 0.41 mi²Maximum depth: 18 ftElevation: 16713 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 28°0'40"N, 88°45'22"E

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SikkimIndia

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Nearby attractions include: Gurudongmar Lake, Pauhunri, Paohanli Peak, Dongkha La.

3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Gurudongmar Lake
76 min walk • Nestled in the rugged terrains of North Sikkim, India, Gurudongmar Lake stands as a pristine marvel at an altitude of 17,800 feet, making it one of the highest lakes in the world. This sacred lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, founder...
6.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pauhunri
171 min walk • Pauhunri is a mountain in the Eastern Himalayas. It is located on the border of Sikkim, India and Tibet and is situated about 75 km northeast of Kangchenjunga. It marks the origin of Teesta river.
7.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Paohanli Peak
192 min walk • Paohanli Peak or Paunhuri. From the north to the south, near Paohanli Peak there are four peaks with an altitude of over 6,500 m : Molayi, Tovhenyolu, Qijolabje and Kanchangbinshong.
1.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Dongkha La
45 min walk • The Dongkha la or Donkia Pass is a high mountain pass in the Himalaya connecting Sikkim in India with Tibet. Located in North Sikkim, the pass offers a view of the Tibetan Plateau.