At A Glance
- Coordinates
- 27.3745, 88.7632
Overview
Lake Tsomgo is a lake of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 27.37445, 88.76321. Attributes: natural, cultural. Tradition: Buddhism. Tsomgo Lake, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake, is a glacial lake in Changu in the Gangtok district of the Indian state of Sikkim, some 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the capital Gangtok. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), the lake remains frozen during the winter season. The lake surface reflects different colours with 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. Located in Gangtok, Sikkim, India.
Sacred Cluster
Nearby sacred places create the location cluster described in the growth plan. This block is intentionally crawlable and links into the wider regional graph.
