Gurudongmar Lake in Mangan district, at 17,800 feet, is a source of the Teesta and sacred to Buddhists and Sikhs

Background

Gurudongmar Lake lies in Mangan district, Sikkim, at 17,800 feet above sea level, among the highest lakes in India. The page lists it as a source of the Teesta River. It is a sacred pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and Sikhs. According to legend, Guru Padmasambhava blessed a portion of the lake so that it would never freeze completely. The nearest airports are Bagdogra and Pakyong.