Tsomgo Lake

Tsomgo Lake Latest News

Over 2,700 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall near Tsomgo Lake in East Sikkim were rescued recently.

About Tsomgo Lake

• Tsomgo Lake, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changu Lake, is a glacial lake located in East Sikkim.
• The lake derives its water from the melting snow of the mountains surrounding the lake.
• Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), the lake remains frozen during the winter season. 
• After the winter season ends in the middle of May, the periphery of the lake has scenic blooms of flower species of rhododendrons (the state tree of Sikkim), primulas, blue and yellow poppies, irises, and so forth. 
  • Also seen in the precincts of the lake are several species of birds, including Brahminy ducks. 
  • Wildlife seen includes the red panda.
• The lake surface reflects different colours with the change of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people.
• Buddhist monks prognosticated after studying the changing colours of the lake.

Source: TH

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