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Cho Lhamo Lake – India’s Highest Lake

Cho Lhamo Lake – India’s Highest Lake

Location: Near Tibet border, North Sikkim (17,490 ft)
Significance:

  • The highest lake in India, surrounded by barren, surreal landscapes.
  • Located near the Indo-China border, making it a restricted area.
  • Often frozen for most of the year.

 Best Time to Visit: September – November (Other months are too harsh).
 Special Attraction: Extreme isolation and breathtaking high-altitude beauty.
 How to Reach: Requires special permits from Lachen.

 Why Visit? A true off-the-grid adventure at one of India’s highest points.