Tsomgo Lake
About
Tsomgo Lake looks like a massive glowing sapphire dropped right in the middle of giant barren mountains. Sitting proudly at an altitude of over twelve thousand feet, this spectacular glacial lake changes its brilliant colors with the changing seasons. The local Sikkimese people consider the deep water highly sacred and monks often study the changing colors to predict the future. The journey to the lake thrills you just as much as the destination itself. You drive up incredibly steep winding cliff roads surrounded entirely by thick white snow during the winter. You stand by the icy rocky shore, listening to the prayer flags fluttering in the freezing wind, and realize you have reached the wild untamed edge of the high Himalayas.
Highlights
What makes this place special
The color changing water
The magnificent deep lake reflects bright turquoise in the spring and freezes into a solid white mirror during the heavy winter.
Decorated yak rides
You can safely ride massive fluffy yaks decorated with brightly colored traditional woolen blankets along the rocky shoreline.
The small Shiva temple
A highly peaceful and sacred stone shrine sitting quietly right on the right bank of the lake.
Things to Know
- •You absolutely must secure an official protected area permit to visit this lake.
- •The extreme high altitude causes rapid mountain sickness so you must walk very slowly.
- •Pack heavy winter jackets because the freezing wind cuts through thin clothing instantly.
