Description: Gurudongmar Lake,is one of the highest lakes in the world located at an altitude of 17,100 feet (5,148 m).It lies on the North side of the Kanchanjunga Range in a high plateau area contiguous to the Tibetan Plateau.It is located close to the Indo-China Border in North Sikkim, Sikkim, India.  The lake is highly revered by the Sikkimese and Buddhists and the waters are supposed to have curative properties.  Due to the extremely inhospitable terrain and the difficulties associated with reaching the place, the lake sees only a handful of visitors each year.   Access is strictly controlled at the Army check post at Giagong. Due to the altitude, there is a scarcity of oxygen.   Visitors are advised to acclimatise overnight at Lachen.
Author: Kalzang Namgyal Gyatso, New Delhi
Photo Location: Gurudongmar Lake, Sikkim
Year: 2007
Camera: Canon, IXUS 4.0

Gurudongmar Lake