Changu lake: 38 km from Gangtok and at

38 km from Gangtok and at an altitude of 12,400 ft, the ethereally beautiful Tsomgo lake is a must on every visitors itinerary. A winding road through rugged mountain terrain and sharp cliffs takes you to Tsomgo, which means source of the water in Bhutia language. Changu Lake is the most important tourist attraction near Gangtok, the Sikkim capital. The article covers important information like Tsomgo Lake weather/ temperature, permit, how to reach with route map & images in different season. Foreign nationals can only visit up to Tsomgo lake . They are not allowed to proceed further to visit places such as Baba Mandir or Nathula Pass. Tsomgo Lake also known as Changu Lake is a sacred glacial lake of Sikkim. The surreal beauty of Changu Lake and its surrounding ranges can be relished throughout the year.