Lake / lagoon
Tsomgo Lake
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Overview
Tsomgo (Changu) Lake is a glacial lake in East Sikkim at about 3,750 m, on the road from Gangtok to Nathu La.
It is fed by melting snow and is frozen in winter. The lake is sacred to the local Sikkimese people.
It is a major tourist stop, and a protected-area permit is needed because of its nearness to the border.
Geography and key facts
- East Sikkim
- Glacial lake at about 3,750 m
- On the Gangtok–Nathu La road
- Sacred lake; frozen in winter
Why it matters for UPSC
Glacial lakes and GLOF risk (South Lhonak in 2023) are disaster-management topics.
Note for UPSC
East Sikkim; a glacial lake on the Nathu La road.
Expect questions on the type of lake (lagoon, freshwater, saline), its state and any Ramsar status.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Tsomgo Lake yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Lake / lagoon
- State / UT
- Sikkim
- Coordinates
- 27.375°N, 88.764°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Forests, Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (map lesson)