Is Tsomgo Lake open for tourists?

Tsomgo Lake is open for tourists every day. However, it was closed due to the CoVid-19 Pandemic.

What is special in Tsomgo Lake?

Tsongmo Lake Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), the lake remains frozen during the winter season. The lake surface reflects different colours with change of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people. Buddhist monks prognosticated after studying the changing colours of the lake.

What is the best time to visit Tsomgo Lake?

May is a great time to visit the lake if you want to avoid extreme cold. Sometimes the winters extend up to May but not always. Spring comes in May and the temperature is around 5-10°C and may even drop to minus degrees depending on the weather conditions during that time.

Do we need permit to visit Tsomgo Lake?

Yes, you need permit for baba Mandir and Tsomgo Lake. If you want to visit Nathula Pass also, then permit for that too is needed.

Is changu open now?

Tsomgo Lake Permit & regulations Changu Lake is open for the tourists all days. It comes under protected areas in Sikkim hence Protected Area Permit (PAP) is needed.

Why should we visit Tsomgo Lake?

Tsomgo lake is a stop over place for many different migratory ducks like the Brahmini ducks. You should spend some time here and soak in the serene beauty of the lake and its surroundings. In the earlier days the lamas used to study the color of water in the lake and forecast the future.

Is Tsomgo Lake frozen now?

Meanwhile, with temperatures dropping to -2 degrees Celsius, the Tsomgo Lake has turned into a winter paradise. Located at an altitude of 12,400 ft and 38 km from state capital Gangtok, the popular tourist destination got frozen on Friday with the area around it covered in snow.

Is Aadhaar card valid for Nathula Pass?

Hi Sri Harsha P, Yes AADHAAR is valid. However, Driving Licence, Passport,Voter ID, ID issued by Central or State Govt are also valid. Just remember the ID should contain your Photograph and Address.

Is Changu Lake closed?

Changu Lake remains open as long as weather permits. Not sure about the shrine. Keep in mind Nathula Pass is not open everyday and may be shut by the military forces anytime of the week. Plan with your travel agent or Hotel well in advance if you plan to go here.

Is Nathula pass open now?

1 answer. Nathula is open from Wednesday to Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday. The permit need to be sought locally. Your local travel agent or tour partner may arrange the Nathula visit permit or ask your hotel if they can arrange.

Why Bangladeshi are not allowed in Sikkim?

1. Re: Why sikkim is restricted for Bangladeshi nationals? The reason is purely political and diplomatic but its not true that Bangladeshis are completely prohibited from visiting Sikkim. You can visit it after permit issued after approval from MoH,Delhi.

Is Nathula Pass open?

Can we visit Changu Lake?

Tour to Changu lake, baba mandir and Nathula pass lies in East Sikkim. Those are famous tourist sightseeing points near by Gangtok town. Trip to Nathula pass is little bit higher due to limited permit issued per day per vehicle.

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