Packing woollens is an absolute must and to avoid high-altitude sickness, carry medicines, inhaler, oxygen spray, chocolates, popcorn and lots of water
Gurudongmar Lake
One of the world’s highest lakes, the sacred Gurudongmar lake is north Sikkim’s very own Shangri-la
INDIAN CITIZENS NEED AN INNER-LINE PERMIT TO VISIT THE LAKE
There are lakes, there are extremely gorgeous lakes and then there’s Gurudongmar. Perhaps the most spectacular destination in Sikkim, Gurudongmar Lake promises to be an experience like none other. Encompassed by stunning snow-capped mountain peaks, this utterly magnificent lake sits at a dizzying altitude of 17, 800 feet. Blessed with aquamarine waters that shimmer under the bright sunshine and reflect the gorgeous peaks, the lake is considered sacred by Buddhists and Sikhs. While some attribute the lake’s name to Guru Nanak, who is believed to have visited the place, others claim that it is named after Guru Rinpoche. Gurudongmar has to be on your list if you are a lover of nature and the great outdoors.
It’s best to leave as early as 4am from lachen to visit the lake since the chances of an avalanche are high after 11am
Khajuraho
Chasing the architectural legacy of the Chandelas in the temple town is an experience history buffs would not miss for the world
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