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Gurudongmar Lake
An elevation of 5,430 m (17,800 ft)
Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim, located at a height of 17,800 ft is one of the highest lakes in the world. Named after Guru Padmasambhava who is famously known as Guru Rinpoche, the lake is considered to be sacred.
A moment that can not be easily surpassed. Experiencing the true beauty of nature at Gurudongmar Lake
Shot with phone during my "bike ride to Sikkim"
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world and in India, located at an altitude of 17,800 ft (5,430 m)in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is considered sacred by Buddhists, Sikhs and Hindus.
Behind the lake was ice covered mountains. And the lake was half frozen.
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EXPLORED: 9th January 2019
Gurudongmar Lake, is one of the highest lakes (glacial) in the world and the second highest lake in India , located at an altitude of 17,800 ft (5,430 m) in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is a lake which is considered sacred by both Buddhists and Hindus.
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m). It lies in the district of North Sikkim in the state of Sikkim in India, only some 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Chinese border. The lake can be reached by road from Gangtok via Lachen .
Located above 5000m, encircled by snow-capped mountains and crystal clear icy water, it is considered as a very holy lake and provides breathtaking view. The lake is one of the sources of River Teesta, which flows through Sikkim, West Bengal and Bangladesh, to finally merge with the Bay of Bengal.
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest fresh-water lakes in the world, located in a high plateau area bordering Tibet, at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m), and remains frozen throughout the year. With clear blue skies in the backdrop and snow-white peaks fencing the lake boundaries the place appears truly divine, stunning and breathtaking!
The lake is considered one of the most sacred lakes by the Buddhist and Hindus. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava who had brought Tantric Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century.
Being located close to a sensitive border, access to the lake is closely monitored by the Indian Army. The area is open only to Indian citizens during morning hours. All tourists are expected to clear the lake by 11 AM.
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And so it happened...Sri Gurudongmar happened!!!!
Gurudongmar Lake, is one of the highest lakes (glacial) in the world and the second highest lake in India , located at an altitude of 17,800 ft (5,430 m) in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is a lake which is considered sacred by both Buddhists and Hindus.
A view of high plateau area just opposite to Gurudongmar Lake connected to Tibetan plateau in Sikkim, India. The place is situated where the might Himalayas end and the Tibetan plateau starts, the empty vastness facing this lake provides breathtaking view.
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m). It lies in the district of North Sikkim, India, only some 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Chinese border. The lake can be reached by road from Lachen via Thangu.
Climate was very harsh. At 8 am chilly windy morning where temperature was -6° centigrade. This is 180° panorama.
Gurudongmar Lake or Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m). It lies in the province of North Sikkim, India, only some 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Chinese border.Gurudongmar Lake got its name from Guru Padmasambhava, who is known by the name of Guru Dongmar as well.
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Gurudongmar Lake (also known as 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 Tista River.
The lake is highly revered by the Sikkimese and Buddhists and the waters are supposed to have curative properties.
Due to the extremely inhospitable terrain and the difficulties associated with reaching the place, the lake sees only a handful of visitors each year. Access is strictly controlled at the Army checkpost at Giagong. Due to the altitude, there is a scarcity of oxygen.
I was puffing and panting there..... struggling to walk or talk! Man! what a wonderful place it was :)
The roads to most beautiful and untouched places are harder and adventurous, but it's all worth the effort once you are there.
A Military Personnel closely watching the Gurudongmar Lake area
Being located close to a sensitive border, access to the lake is closely monitored by the Indian Army. The area is open only to Indian citizens during morning hours. All tourists are expected to clear the lake by 11 AM.
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest fresh-water lakes in the world, located in a high plateau area bordering Tibet, at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m), and remains frozen throughout the year. With clear blue skies in the backdrop and snow-white peaks fencing the lake boundaries the place appears truly divine, stunning and breathtaking!
The lake is considered one of the most sacred lakes by the Buddhist and Hindus. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava who had brought Tantric Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century.
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Place - Gurudongmar Lake (5136 m), North Sikkim, INDIA
Guru Dongmar Lake. at 17, 800 feet. North Sikkim. One of the most amazing places I have ever visited. Serene. Pristine. Peaceful. Gorgeous. Calm. Beautiful. Best viewed in Large format.
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest fresh-water lakes in the world, located in a high plateau area bordering Tibet, at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m), and remains frozen throughout the year. With clear blue skies in the backdrop and snow-white peaks fencing the lake boundaries the place appears truly divine, stunning and breathtaking!
The lake is considered one of the most sacred lakes by the Buddhist and Hindus. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava who had brought Tantric Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century.
Being located close to a sensitive border, access to the lake is closely monitored by the Indian Army. The area is open only to Indian citizens during morning hours. All tourists are expected to clear the lake by 11 AM.
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Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest fresh-water lakes in the world, located in a high plateau area bordering Tibet, at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m), and remains frozen throughout the year. With clear blue skies in the backdrop and snow-white peaks fencing the lake boundaries the place appears truly divine, stunning and breathtaking!
The lake is considered one of the most sacred lakes by the Buddhist and Hindus. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava who had brought Tantric Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century.
Being located close to a sensitive border, access to the lake is closely monitored by the Indian Army. The area is open only to Indian citizens during morning hours. All tourists are expected to clear the lake by 11 AM.
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Two images stiched in panorama mode!
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Gurudongmar Lake 5212m (17500 ft) or (17800Ft) is one of the highest lakes in the world, 2nd highest lake in India. The lake is considered one of the most sacred lakes by the Buddhist and Hindus, and remains frozen throughout the year.
The time to watch between 6:00AM to 2:00PM after that people said the weather become very dangerous stormy winds appeared..so that Stone can also through away.
Altitude Sickness and Oxygen problem happens there, in fact myself also facing the Altitude sickness like headache and eye blindness for 2 seconds.
Gurudongmar Legend
The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava - who had brought Tantric Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. According to a legend, since the lake used to remain frozen all the time, it was not possible to use it's water for drinking purposes, When the Guru Padmasambhava passed by, the local residents approached him for providing source of water in the area. The Guru obliged, a portion of the lake touched by him does not freeze in the extreme winter. Since water of the lake is considered sacred, visitors carry the "holy" water in the bottles.
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Gurudongmar lac 5212m (17500 pieds) ou (17800Ft) est l'un des plus grands lacs du monde, 2ème plus grand lac en Inde. Le lac est considéré comme l'un des lacs les plus sacrés du bouddhisme et les hindous, et reste gelée toute l'année.
Le temps de regarder entre 06h00-14h00, après que les gens ont dit la météo devenir très dangereux vents tempétueux apparu .. de telle sorte que Pierre peut aussi par là.
Maladie d'altitude et le problème d'oxygène qui s'y passe, en fait, moi aussi, face à la maladie d'altitude, comme des maux de tête et la cécité des yeux pendant 2 secondes.
Gurudongmar Légende
Le lac est nommé d'après Padmasambhava - qui avait apporté le bouddhisme tantrique au Tibet au 8ème siècle. Selon une légende, depuis le lac utilisé pour rester gelés tout le temps, il n'était pas possible d'utiliser de l'eau c'est pour boire, Quand le Guru Padmasambhava adoptée par les résidents locaux l'ont approché pour fournir des sources d'eau dans la région. Le Gourou obligé, une partie du lac touché par lui ne gèle pas en hiver extrêmes. Comme l'eau du lac est considéré comme sacré, les visiteurs portent le «saint» de l'eau dans les bouteilles.
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Gurudongmar Lago 5212m (17500 piedi) o (17800Ft) è uno dei più alti laghi del mondo, secondo lago più alto in India. Il lago è considerato uno dei laghi più sacre dai buddisti e indù, e rimane congelato per tutto l'anno.
Il tempo di guardare tra le 6:00-2:00, dopo che la gente ha detto che il tempo diventano venti tempestosi molto pericoloso .. è apparso in modo che anche attraverso la pietra può distanza.
Mal di montagna e di problem ossigeno vi accade, in effetti anche io di fronte alla malattia di altezza come mal di testa e la cecità degli occhi per 2 secondi.
Gurudongmar leggenda
Il lago prende il nome da Guru Padmasambhava - che aveva portato il Buddhismo tantrico in Tibet nel secolo ottavo. Secondo una leggenda, dal momento che il lago usato per rimanere congelato per tutto il tempo, non è stato possibile utilizzare sia l'acqua per uso potabile, quando il Guru Padmasambhava passavano, gli abitanti locali lo avvicinavano per la fornitura di fonte di acqua nella zona. Il Guru obbligato, una parte del lago toccato da lui non gela in inverno estreme. Poiché l'acqua del lago è considerato sacro, i visitatori portano l'acqua "santa" in bottiglia.
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Gurudongmar Lago 5212m (17,500 pies) o (17800Ft) es uno de los lagos más altos del mundo, segundo lago más alto en la India. El lago está considerado como uno de los lagos más sagrados por los budistas y los hindúes, y permanece congelado todo el año.
El tiempo para ver entre las 6:00 AM a 2:00 PM después de que la gente dijo que el clima se los vientos de tormenta muy peligrosa apareció .. por lo que la piedra puede a través de distancia.
El mal de altura y el problema del oxígeno que pasa allí, de hecho yo también frente a la enfermedad de altitud, como dolor de cabeza y ceguera en el ojo durante 2 segundos.
Gurudongmar leyenda
El lago es el nombre de Guru Padmasambhava - que había traído el budismo tántrico del Tíbet en el siglo octavo. Según una leyenda, ya que el lago solía permanecer congelado todo el tiempo, no fue posible usar es el agua para beber, cuando el Gurú Padmasambhava que pasaba, los vecinos se acercó a él para proporcionar la fuente de agua en la zona. El Gurú obligado, una parte del lago tocados por él no se congela en el invierno extremo. Dado que el agua del lago es considerado sagrado, los visitantes llevan el agua "bendita" en las botellas.
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Gurudongmar Lake 5212m (17500 ft) oder (17800Ft) ist einer der höchsten Seen der Welt, 2. höchste See in Indien. Der See gilt als einer der heiligsten Seen, die durch den buddhistischen und Hindus, und bleibt eingefroren das ganze Jahr über.
Die Zeit zwischen watch 6.00 bis 14.00 Uhr nach, dass die Leute sagten das Wetter sehr gefährlich werden stürmischen Winden erschienen .. so, dass Stone kann auch durch entfernt.
Altitude Sickness and Oxygen Problem tritt auf, da in der Tat selbst auch mit Blick auf den Höhenkrankheit, wie Kopfschmerzen und Auge blind für 2 Sekunden.
Gurudongmar Legend
Der See ist nach Guru Padmasambhava genannt - wer hatte tantrischen Buddhismus nach Tibet brachte im 8. Jahrhundert. Laut einer Legende, da der See zum eingefroren bleiben die ganze Zeit, es war nicht möglich, es ist Trinkwasser zu verwenden, wenn der Guru Padmasambhava vorbei, näherte sich die Anwohner ihn für die Bereitstellung von Quelle von Wasser in der Gegend. Der Guru verpflichtet, berührte einen Teil des Sees von ihm nicht in den extremen Winter einfrieren. Da Wasser des Sees ist als heilig betrachtet, führen die Besucher die "heilige" Wasser in den Flaschen.
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Cold Desert........ Way to Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft; 5,210 m), North Sikkim, Eastern Himalayas, India
Two images stiched in panorama mode!
This is the last stage before Gurudongmar Lake ( 17100 ft ).
The height of this "Barren Place" is about 16000 - 16500 ft and just 30 minutes ( by car ) from this Holy Lake.
We had to return from this place due to respiratory problem ( due to high altitude ) of my 4 years old daughter.
Hope can share the photo of the beautiful "Gurudongmar Lake" with you later
Gurudongmar Lake, North Sikkim, India
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Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest fresh-water lakes in the world, located in a high plateau area bordering Tibet, at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m), and remains frozen throughout the year.
The lake is considered one of the most sacred lakes by the Buddhist and Hindus. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava who had brought Tantric Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century.
Being located close to a sensitive border, access to the lake is closely monitored by the Indian Army. The area is open only to Indian citizens during morning hours. All tourists are expected to clear the lake by 11 AM. With clear blue skies in the backdrop and snow-white peaks fencing the lake boundaries the place appears truly divine, stunning and breathtaking!
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest fresh-water lakes in the world, located in a high plateau area bordering Tibet, at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m), and remains frozen throughout the year. With clear blue skies in the backdrop and snow-white peaks fencing the lake boundaries the place appears truly divine, stunning and breathtaking!
The lake is considered one of the most sacred lakes by the Buddhist and Hindus. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava who had brought Tantric Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century.
Being located close to a sensitive border, access to the lake is closely monitored by the Indian Army. The area is open only to Indian citizens during morning hours. All tourists are expected to clear the lake by 11 AM.
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The lake is situated at North Sikkim, 17,100 feet from sea level. The lake was totally frozen white, that was not as per our expectation, though weather was very clear.
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Gurudongmar Lake or Gurudogmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m). It lies in the province of North Sikkim, India, only some 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Chinese border.
This fresh-water lake is located northeast of the Kangchenjunga range in a high plateau area connected with the Tibetan Plateau.
The lake remains completely frozen in the winter months from November to Mid-May.
Due to the extremely inhospitable terrain and the difficulties associated with reaching the place, the lake sees only a handful of visitors each year. Access is strictly controlled at the Army checkpost at Giagong.
The lake is named after Padmasambhava, the Indian tantric Buddhist who conducted rituals here. It is said that this is why, even at the height of winter, one portion of the lake never freezes.
Guru Nanak, also known as Nanak Lama, founder of Sikhism religion, visited many of the places where Padmasambhava prayed at, including this lake in North Sikkim.
Gurudongmar Lake or Gurudogmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m). It lies in the district of North Sikkim in the state of Sikkim in India, only some 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Chinese border. The lake can be reached by road from Lachen via Thangu.
This place was on my top priority list when visiting #Sikkim. Believe me the actual site was not less than heaven. Just couldn't imagine that the place like this even exist on this planet, though one has to take it really easy to move around and spend some time due to lack of oxygen. But was lucky enough to spend some 1 hour in the lap of untouched beauty moving around, looking and exploring and yeah capturing it too as had never imagined a place as beautiful did exist.
In A High Altitude Cold Desert
Way to Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft; 5,210 m)
North Sikkim, Eastern Himalayas, India
I visited this place on this date, four years back!
Gurudongmar Lake - Hidden Treasure of the Himalayas
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest fresh-water lakes in the world, located in a high plateau area connected with the Tibetan Plateau, at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m), and remains frozen throughout the year. With clear blue skies in the backdrop and snow-white peaks fencing the lake boundaries the place appears truly divine, stunning and breathtaking!
The lake is considered one of the most sacred lakes by the Buddhist and Hindus. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava who had brought Tantric Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century.
Being located close to a sensitive border, access to the lake is closely monitored by the Indian Army. The area is open only to Indian citizens during morning hours. All tourists are expected to clear the lake by 11 AM.
Gurudongmar Lake, North Sikkim, India
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Gurudongmar Lake or Gurudogmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m). It lies in the province of North Sikkim, India
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m). It lies in the province of North Sikkim, India, only some 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Chinese border. ( Source : Wikipedia)
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[Explored] #216 May 30, 2011
Way to Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft; 5,210 m), North Sikkim, Eastern Himalayas, India
Gurudongmar Lake
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At 5210 meters (17100 feet) Gurudongmar is one of the highest lakes in the world. Now, in late spring, it is a bowl full of water in the middle of a high desert within 5 km of the Chinese Tibetan border. Looking south west, as in this photo, one sees the Kanchenjunga range.
Stories which relate this lake to Padmasambhava and his rituals of tantric buddhism also say that part of the lake never freezes in winter. This is just a story. The clear and still water is sweet, which means that the lake could freeze.
The last grass and wildflowers straggle away about 200 meters below the lake. Around the lake one sees only a faint covering of moss and lichen: apparently because of the lack of oxygen. Soon after this photo was taken I had a touch of hypoxia and had to retreat about 300 meters down to recover. However, there are birds: sparrows and two more species which I didn't have the time to identify. What food chain leads up to them?
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This is an unknown peak as seen from the Gurudongmar lake which is a glacial lake in Sikkim, india at an altitude of 5136m above mean sea level.
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