Gurudongmar Lake (a.k.a Gurudogmar Lake) is one of the highest lakes in the world located at an altitude of 17,100 feet (5,148 m).It lies on the North side of the Khangchengyao Range in a high plateau area contiguous to the Tibetan Plateau. The stream emerging from the lake is one of the source-streams of the Teesta River
The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava is also known as Guru Dongmar. It is located close to the Indo-China Border in the province of North Sikkim India.
The lake remains completely frozen in the winter months from November to Mid-May except for one small part of the lake which is supposed to be touched and blessed by the Guru Padmasambhava.
Gurudongmar
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October 3rd, 2008 at 10:57 am
Here is one small tribute to the beauties of Sikkim. I will come up with more videos on Sikiim when I can make some time out.
October 6th, 2008 at 1:56 am
great video, liked the flower collection.