LIFESTYLE

5 must-visit highest lakes in India

By Sneha Das

1

Gurudongmar Lake

Located in Sikkim at an altitude of 17,800 feet, Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in India. The lake is also termed one of the 108 "Tso-Chen" of Sikkim.

2

Suraj Tal

Located at an altitude of 4,890 meters above sea level, just below the Baralacha Pass, Suraj Tal is a holy lake from where the Bhaga River originates.

3

Tsongmo Lake

Surrounded by forests and magnificent hills, Tsongmo Lake is located close to Gangtok and sits at an altitude of 12,000 feet above sea level.

4

Tso Lhamo Lake

Known as one of the highest lakes in the world, Tso Lhamo Lake or Cholamu Lake in North Sikkim is nestled at an altitude of 20,300 feet.

5

Pangong Lake

Pangong Lake in Ladakh is the world's highest saltwater lake, located at 4,225 meters above sea level.

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