Tsomgo Lakeसोमगो झील
A glacial lake at 3,780 metres on the Nathu La road. Permit needed, and the road closes in heavy snow.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereGangtok, Sikkim
East and South Sikkim
East and South Sikkim
Best time to visit15 April to 15 June and 1 October to 30 November
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height3780 m above sea level
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyGangtok, Gangtok
EntryPermit for Indian citizens through a registered operator or Sikkim Tourism · ID needed · yak ride extra
About Tsomgo Lake
A high glacial lake at about 3,780 metres, 38 km from Gangtok on the Nathu La road, which freezes in winter and is ringed with rhododendron in spring. Indian citizens need a permit, arranged through a registered operator or the tourism office, and a shared jeep from Gangtok is the usual way. Altitude can bring on a headache, so go slowly and drink water. The road can close after snowfall.
What to see and do
- Frozen lake in winter
- Rhododendrons in April and May
- Yak rides on the shore
- Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir further up
- Short stop on the way to Nathu La
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
More places in Gangtok
- Nathu La PassGangtok, Sikkim · Peak TreksA border pass at 4,310 metres. Permit needed, Wednesday to Sunday, and only for Indian citizens.
- MG Marg, GangtokGangtok, Sikkim · Villages & Hidden GemsThe clean, car free promenade of Gangtok. Momos, cafes and an evening walk.
- Rumtek MonasteryGangtok, Sikkim · Temples & ShrinesThe seat of the Karmapa near Gangtok, with a big prayer hall and a golden stupa.
All places in Gangtok · All places in Sikkim
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