Dongkha La

#1967 among destinations in India

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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The Dongkha la or Donkia Pass is a high mountain pass in the Himalaya connecting Sikkim in India with Tibet. ()

Maximum elevation: 18156 ftCoordinates: 27°59'15"N, 88°46'2"E

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SikkimIndia

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Nearby attractions include: Gurudongmar Lake, Pauhunri, Tso Lhamo Lake, Paohanli Peak.

4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Gurudongmar Lake
111 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...
5.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pauhunri
134 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.
1.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tso Lhamo Lake
45 min walk • 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.
5.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Paohanli Peak
152 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.