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	Lake Tsongmo Information
		Tsongmo Lake (also called Changu Lake) is a large lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim.
		The cerulean lake is about forty kilometres away from the capital Gangtok at an altitude of 3,780 m (12,400 feet).
		Tsongmo lake is declared a sacred lake by the local Buddhist and Hindu population.
	www.bookrags.com /Tsongmo_Lake (185 words)

	TSOMGO LAKE Articles Tsongmo Lake (also called Changu La
		The cerulean lake is about forty kilometres away from the capital Gangtok at an altitude of 3,780&_160;m (12,400&_160;feet).
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		On the Road to Shangri-La The best thing about travelling in India is that the size of your pocket does not influence the ‘how much’ and ‘how well’ of enjoying the destination.
	www.amazines.com /Tsomgo_Lake_related.html (578 words)

	Sikkim
		Khecheopalri lake is another well known lake that lies on a bifurcation of the route between Gyalshing and Yuksom.
		The lake remains frozen during the winter months up to mid-May. Between May and August it is possible to see a variety of flowers in blooms, including the rhododendrons, various species of primulas, blue and yellow poppies, irises etc. It is also an ideal habitat for the red panda and various species of birds.
		Khecheopalri lake is considered as one of the sacred lakes of this state both by the Buddhist and the Hindus.
	www.whereincity.com /india/sikkim (4350 words)

	Lake Tsongmo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tsongmo Lake (also called Changu Lake or Tsomgo Lake) is a large lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim.
		The tarn, with its refulgent waters is situated on the Gangtok-Nathula route.
		Tsongmo lake is declared a sacred lake by the local Buddhist and Hindu population.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tsongmo_Lake (224 words)

	Himalayas - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		Tsongmo lake near the Indo-China border in Sikkim.
		The highest lake is the Gurudogmar in North Sikkim 5,370 m (17,600 feet).
		Gurudogmar Lake, with the Gurudogmar peaks in the backdrop
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/h/i/m/Himalaya.html (2066 words)

	Himalayas - The highest mountain range on earth - North India
		Most lakes are found at altitudes of less than 5,000 m, with the size of the lakes diminishing with altitude.
		The largest lake is the Pangong Tso, which is spread across the border between India and Tibet.
		Another notable high altitude lake is the Gurudogmar in north Sikkim at an altitude of 5,148 m.
	www.north-india.in /himalayas.htm (1119 words)

	Himalaya
		Although the effect of this won't be known for many years it potentially could mean disaster for the hundreds of thousands of people that rely on the glacier s to feed the rivers of northern India during the dry seasons.
		The mountain lakes are known to geographers as '' tarns '' if they are caused by glacial activity.
		Mount Kailash, a 6,718 m high peak which is considered to be the abode of the Hindu god Shiva and is also venerated by Buddhist s.
	www.destination-luxury.com /encyclopedia/entry/Himalaya (2405 words)

	Himalaya Encyclopedia Article @ CNAdvertiser.com (CN Advertiser) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tilicho lake, a large lake in an area that was closed to ousiders until recently.
		The mountain lakes are known to geographers as
		Lake Manasarowar lies at the base of Mount Kailash, and is the source of the
	www.cnadvertiser.com /encyclopedia/Himalaya (2067 words)

	Gangtok
		With an average depth of 50 ft, this spectacular lake is situated 37 km north east from Gangtok at an altitude of 3,752 metres on the Gangtok - Nathula highway.
		Kecheopari Lake at an altitude of about 1951 m (6400 ft) is located on a bifurcation on the road between Gyalshying and Yoksum.
		The lake looks like a footprint from here.A ten minutes walk uphill walk from the lake is the Kechopari Monastery situated amidst a large stretch of flat land.
	www.hotelmisttreemountain.com /touristdestination.htm (3227 words)

	What are the Himalayan lakes called? - Blurtit
		Many of these are located at the lower altitudes since the size of the lake varies inversely with respect to altitude.
		The Pangong T’so lake is the largest lake located on the Tibetian and Indian border at an altitude of 4600 meters.
		Other lakes located at the top include the Gurugogmar lake situates in Northern Sikkim and the Tsongmo lake situated near the Indo-China border.
	www.blurtit.com /q592553.html (215 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Weekend
		While places like the Rumtek Monastery, the Tsongmo Lake, the flower show complex and the Nathu-La Pass are any sightseer?s delight, shopping is another major draw, with gorgeous jewellery, hand-woven Tibetan carpets, wood-work and more up for grabs.
		There are day cruises on motor boats for busy travellers, but the way to experience the slowness of Kerala is on a kettuvallam (a stitched boat) that meanders past lush greenery, offering you a peek into the pastimes of the people who live here, rearing ducks, growing paddy, or enjoying the simple pleasures of fishing.
		The more adventurous can even go kayaking through the myriad lagoons, lakes, canals and back alleys that are part and parcel of the stunning landscape.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1041016/asp/weekend/story_3844859.asp (1375 words)

	North Sikkim and Tsongmo Lake - next few days - India Travel Forum \| IndiaMike.com
		I'm a looking for someone to travel to Tsongmo Lake in Sikkim and the northern areas of Singhik, Chungthan, and Longchang and Phodong Monastery.
		It was a beautiful to see the entire lake frozen(check out the pics in my Flickr/Picasa).
		Its a one day tour and the cab operators charge around 200-300INR.You might have to chip in a word with the operator a day or two in advance so that he takes the required permissions.I presume,you dont have to bother much about the permissions.
	www.indiamike.com /india/india-travel-partners-f59/north-sikkim-and-tsongmo-lake-next-few-days-t34507 (321 words)

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		Visit Tsongmo Lake or Phodong monastery and back
		Evening at leisure to go around the market area.
		After breakfast depart for Yuksom, extreme West Sikkim.
	www.society-travels.com /indiarecommendeditineraries.asp (250 words)

	GapGuru Newsletter : July Edition - Gateway of the East
		The next step of the Journey to the East itinerary is a drive to another hill station, this time the state capital Gangtok, (High Hill) in south-east Sikkim.
		It’s the the only capital city in India to have a cable car and close to must-see places like Tsongmo Lake, Baba Mandir and the Nathula Pass, an offshoot of the ancient Silk Route, which connected Lhasa to India.
		The cultural links forged by the ancient Silk Route show in Sikkim’s two main religions Hinduism and Buddhism and Gangtok is a centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture and learning, so you can visit many monasteries and religious educational institutions and landmarks - try the Dro-dul Chorten Buddhist stupa.
	www.gapguru.com /newsletters/July2006/MountainParadise.htm (1170 words)

	Adventures & Sports of Sikkim - India
		Yak Safari is an unforgettable and unique experience organized in different areas of Sikkim.
		Popular trails are Dzongri area and Tsongmo lake.
		You will get to ride the yak in Tsomgo Lake and in various trekking points like Dzongri in West Sikkim onwards.
	sikkim.bharatheritage.in /adventures_sports.htm (836 words)

	Brujula.Net - Your Latin Stating Point (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Some geologists refer to all the rivers collectively as the circum-Himalayan rivers
		The highest lake is the Gurudogmar in North Sikkim 5,370 m.
		The mountain lakes are known as tarns if they are caused by glacial activity.
	www.brujula.net /english/wiki/Himalaya.html (1543 words)

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