East Sikkim

Tsomgo Lake

Sacred glacial lake at about 3,750 m. Permit-controlled with a daily cap on vehicles.

natureGlacial lake · alpine
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Eco-risk today59/100Moderate pressure on the place
Crowding todayBusy~1447 expected · 2000/day capacity
Oct seasonGood seasonJFMAMJJASOND
AccessPatchy 2GPermit: Protected Area PermitMedical help ~38 km
Respect the place

Before you go

Sacred to local Buddhists and Hindus. Don't throw anything into the lake.

  • Nothing into the lake
  • Carry warm layers and acclimatise
Why the eco-risk is 59

What adds up today

  • Ecosystem sensitivity45/45
  • Visitor load14/30
  • Season0/25
  • Verified issues0/12

Visitor counts in this preview are simulated. Trips planned in Trekne are added to the expected load.

Getting there

Roads, transport and help

Road
Mountain road, snow closures
Transport
Permit taxi from Gangtok
Nearest town
Gangtok · 38 km
Signal
Patchy 2G
Medical help
~38 km
Permit
Protected Area Permit
Capacity
2,000 visitors / day
Heritage in Sikkim

Community places nearby

  • Rumtek MonasteryMonastery · Sikkimese Buddhist · Ask before photos

    • Carry ID for the security check

    • No photography inside the main shrine

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