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The
Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim is a holy lake worshipped
by the sikkimese. Tsomgo (Changu) lake, which
is hardly 20 km away from the famous Nathula
Pass and about 400 km from Lhasa. Its cool, a
placid water harmony with the picturesque beauty
around, which is increased by its reflection
in the lake.
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A small temple
of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside. Primula
flowers and other alpine plantation grow around
the Tsomgo lake Sikkim, which has an average
depth of 50 ft, provides a pristine beauty to
this place. A footpath along the Tsomgo Lake
takes one to a resting shed - a walk of about
half a kilometre. During the winter months the
Tsomgo Lake becomes frozen.
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The Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim derives its water from
the melting snow on the mountains around, the river
Lungtze Chu originates from the Tsomgo lake Sikkim
and meets the Rangpo-chu further down its course.
During the olden times, lamas used to study the
colour of the water of the lake and forecast about
the future. If the waters of the Tsomgo lake had
a dark tinge, it foreshadowed a year of trouble
and unrest in the state. Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim
has a few rainbow trout and if you are lucky you
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Tsomgo lake
Sikkim falls in the restricted area and hence
an Inner Line Permit, which can be obtained from
the Police through the Tourism Department or
travel agent is required by visitors to visit
this place. Foreign nationals are also permitted
to visit this lake.
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