Khecheopalri Lake
Khecheopalri Lake
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lonelytrotter
India175 contributions
May 2022
This lake has a lot of religious significance for the local Buddhists. Do not come here expecting a picnic atmosphere.
Tips:
- Walk to the top of the hill if you can for a very beaustiful view of the lake and the surroundings from the viewing tower on the top. On the way you also cross a holy cave
- Do not miss the Tashi Choling Monastery near the car park as you exit the lake. I hardly found anyone going to this monastery after visiting the lake. It is a big monastery with a large number of lamas living here.
Tips:
- Walk to the top of the hill if you can for a very beaustiful view of the lake and the surroundings from the viewing tower on the top. On the way you also cross a holy cave
- Do not miss the Tashi Choling Monastery near the car park as you exit the lake. I hardly found anyone going to this monastery after visiting the lake. It is a big monastery with a large number of lamas living here.
Written 19 May 2022
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Ronnie
Bengaluru, India127 contributions
Feb 2022
One of the most peaceful and serene places that I have ever come across in my life. The place also has religious significance both for Buddhists and Hindus alike. There are idols, temples, and structures all around that signify the holiness of this place and it has some sort of influence on people too when they visit. The shape of the lake is in the form of a foot, and it has religious folklores attached to it.
Amazing discovery about the lake, you will find no leaves on the lake as the birds pick these tree sheddings and park them aside keeping the lake clean.
Please buy fish food at the entry gate and don't forget to feed them, it is a joyous experience to watch them gather around and devour those dried wheat balls.
Spend some time and immerse in this marvel of nature.
Amazing discovery about the lake, you will find no leaves on the lake as the birds pick these tree sheddings and park them aside keeping the lake clean.
Please buy fish food at the entry gate and don't forget to feed them, it is a joyous experience to watch them gather around and devour those dried wheat balls.
Spend some time and immerse in this marvel of nature.
Written 5 March 2022
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Ram S
24 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Sikkim govt changed it a lot.
As shown in picture entrance to it changed and you cant go near to original lake and cant feed food to fish
Instead of it small artificial similar lake created not worth visiting.
I think local and govt took this step of changes made is not in interest of tourists.
To view original lake from upward need to go upstairs with about 180 steps and again for coming down same steps to be followed
As shown in picture entrance to it changed and you cant go near to original lake and cant feed food to fish
Instead of it small artificial similar lake created not worth visiting.
I think local and govt took this step of changes made is not in interest of tourists.
To view original lake from upward need to go upstairs with about 180 steps and again for coming down same steps to be followed
Written 3 November 2022
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Madhurrao
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates153 contributions
Jun 2022
we went early morning. The walk to reach the lake is so breathtaking with trees on both sides. It has slight inclines but can be walked by most people of all ages. Ideally I would have liked a guide/booklet which talks more about the history of the lake, nevertheless a must visit.
Written 5 June 2022
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Charles_and_Susan
Nottingham, UK7,622 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is a sacred lake and there are lots of prayer flags around it as well as the usual prayer wheels and statues.
There is a path up to a view point which goes past a cave. It's worth going up if you can manage it. There's a snack shop and toilets there.
An easier way down past some local houses is signposted from the top.
There is a path up to a view point which goes past a cave. It's worth going up if you can manage it. There's a snack shop and toilets there.
An easier way down past some local houses is signposted from the top.
Written 20 December 2023
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iexplorer
Chennai (Madras), India176 contributions
Dec 2021
Situated in a peaceful environment. You can sit there for hours and relax. A nice place to visit with family and kids and elder people. There are a lot of fishes int he lake . You can carry food and feed them as well.
Written 10 January 2022
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Aslan Vega
Dahab, Egypt5 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
None of the tourist blurb from the tourism media tells you about the negatives. You walk through this pristine forest.. and then you are rained on by leeches.. hundreds of not 1000s of them. For the faint hearted it will leave you screaming for mercy as you undress and add tobacco juice. BEWARE! and its locally called " THE LAP OF BUDDHA " nobody tells you that either. Is it all its cracked up to-be ? not really but its a daytrip.
Written 20 April 2022
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Siddhartha
Kolkata (Calcutta), India1,340 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
When i had visited this place, I had to wait 10 min. In ticket counter. Huge rush was there. Ticket price was ₹30. When I reached destination after 10 min walk then I did vain hope. Because the bridge that spanned the lake did not exist. So the lake was seen from a distance. You can go hike 10/15 min. For top view of lake that will be better option. Due to rain I couldn't go hike which was bad luck for me.
Written 19 May 2024
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Karishma Tanna
Bengaluru, India72 contributions
Jul 2019
What a beautiful lake! Perfect with the backdrop of thick lush green forests. This place will give you the Switzerland feels. Perfect for taking photos. I loved this place the best in my entire Sikkim tour.
Written 15 January 2020
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SIKKIMTRIP.COM
Siliguri, India227 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
That is the most mysterious thing, this lake is in the shape of Feet, people believe this lake is in the shape of Guru Ripoche (the Buddhist master/Philosopher) we the lake is clean and nice sight
Written 6 March 2019
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tamojit.ghosh
Mumbai, India
In 1 day tour can we cover Khecheopalri Lake and Singapore bridge both. And is there anything that can be added with the both in 1 day
Written 21 August 2019
You may need two or one half day for this as pelling you are not seeing the sky walk and pamayashaye monastery this will be ??ste
plans visit ruin in early morning as there is a long tracking is there than in afternoon go to monastery
Then go to shingshore bridge and last to sky walk
Next day rimbi water fall and orange garden and kanchajangha fall and kechipelari lake can be covered as they are in same road
Written 21 August 2019
lam going togangtok tour pelling is not our package it is right or rong
Written 13 December 2016
Try to visit pelling. it's the best place to enjoy the pleasant weather with a great view of kangchenjunga range which is much close to this location . There are also many beautiful sites to enjoy. Highly recommend.
Written 18 December 2016
We will be reaching pelling in the afternoon time, will it be advisable to visit the lake on the same day? how much time does it take to travel from old hellipad location?
Written 7 September 2016
It is not advisable to visit the same day if you re arriving in the afternoon. The road condition and duration of travel to and fro (approx 3 hrs) will leave you stressed. On your arrival day visit the Rabdentse Palace Ruins & Pemayangtse Monastery and keep the next day for Kecheopalri Lake combining it with Kanchenjunga Waterfalls and Yuksom (subject to departure schedule)
Written 10 September 2016
hows the view of gangtok and pelling in june. i lived in samchi bhutan for few years. is it different from that
Written 3 May 2016
The locals say that the best view of peaks is from September to December. June can be a eain spoiler and the clouds might play spoilsport
Written 4 May 2016
i will be visiting on 8th june 2016. will the lake be good
Written 3 May 2016
If it's on the way you can see and spend an hour. But don't plan for this exclusively. If the govt wants they can develop it as a hotspot. They have done little. This is like spend so much time and money to reach there and do nothing. With such a lake and water facility nearby they can provide you a bath or swim or boting facility on payment. Nothing. There is chance to develop and nobody cares to do. Even there is no toilet facility. One private person takes 5 Rs for urinal which he never cleans. Horrible. This is india. I feel ashamed.
Written 3 May 2016
How does one write "Khecheopalri Lake" in Sikkimese (Tibetan script)?
Written 2 November 2015
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