Khecheopalri Lakeखेचोपालरी झील
A small sacred lake in the forest of West Sikkim. Quiet, and no swimming.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereGyalshing, Sikkim
West Sikkim
West Sikkim
Best time to visit1 October to 31 May
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1700 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyKhecheopalri, Gyalshing
EntryFree
About Khecheopalri Lake
A small sacred lake in a forest, said to be a wishing lake, with a footprint of Guru Padmasambhava on the rocks nearby. Leaves that fall on the water are quickly picked out by birds, which is why it looks so clean. Visitors are asked to remove their shoes, not to swim, and keep quiet. It is about 30 km from Pelling, on the way to Yuksom.
What to see and do
- Sacred wishing lake
- Leaves cleared by birds
- Prayer flags along the shore
- Forest trail
- Combine with Yuksom
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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