Tsongmo Lake or Changu Lake is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim, India, some 40 kilometres (25 mi) away from Gangtok at altitude of 3,780 m (12,400 ft). It takes 3-4 hours to reach from Gangtok by road depending on the weather and road conditions. Nathula pass and Baba Mandir are just some odd 15-18 kms from this lake.... More

If there is one thing you must not miss in Gangtok is visit to Tsomgo (aka Changu) Lake. Its a glacial lake at altitude of 12000 ft. Visit to this place requires permit. Local travel agents or hotels can arrange them in about half an hour but they are issued subject to good weather conditions. You need to carry passport... More

This place is on the way to Nathula and really worth a visit. One can visit the place after making permit in Gangtok. It has eateries which serve hot momo and maggie.

The journey towards it was on a tough terrain so we took a lot of time (considering the distance) to reach the lake . But were just astonished at the view and the calmness of lake at such an altitude bordered by snowed rocks

Liked the snow and snow fall there. yes fooding will be an issue, however the palce is an absolute beauty.

it was a kind of heaven on earth. you must visit this place but before going to gangtok you must inquire whether it is open for visit or not.

In our recent trip to sikkim, the highlight was our visit to Tsomgo Lake (pronounced as Shongu lake). We set forth at 8 am on a nice sunny morning from Club Mahindra Gangtok in a Mahindra Scorpio to Shongu lake. The roads were really such an experience....thanks to the excellent and smart driver we were enjoying the ride on the... More

Cleanliness and Nature at its best. Nice place with YAK there you can get yourself clicked. You can travel to other side of the lake from a small bridge.

the place was snow covered and the drive up there was exciting and challenging. The beautiful view as one climbs the winding roads and the mist all around us was a life time experience