Gurudongmar Lake is located in North Sikkim,?India, close to the Indo-Tibet border at the height of 17,800 feet (5,430 meters). It?is among the highest lakes on Earth and is sacred to Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs.
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Are there any activities available for tourists at Gurudongmar Lake?
No activities available here at the Gurudongmar Lake.
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There any accommodation or food facilities near Gurudongmar Lake?
There are no hotels or restaurants around in the remote location of the?lake. As the closest lodging option, Lachen?is often where visitors stay overnight to visit the lake early in the morning. The parts of the trip?you'll want snacks, warm clothes, and medicines for.
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What are the health risks due to high altitude?
On a very high altitude, like Gurudongmar Lake, visitors may get acute mountain sickness (AMS): dizziness, headache, nausea and breathlessness. They advise staying hydrated, minimizing alcohol, taking regular?breaks and not overstaying at the lake. It?is also advised to carry oxygen cylinders.
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Is Gurudongmar Lake closed on any day?
It is open all days for visitors.
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Is Gurudongmar Lake open around the year?
It is open round the year for visitors.
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What is the best time to visit Gurudongmar Lake?
April to June is the best season for visiting, when the?weather is nice, and the lake is not frozen. Clear views may also be had from September to?November. Winter (December – March) is snow-covered, the upper.
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How to reach Gurudongmar Lake?
It is accessible by?road from Lachen, a small town in North Sikkim. It?will take about 4-5 hours through a bumpy road and high altitude. Visitors must obtain a visitor permit from Sikkim Tourism Department, which can be?obtained in Gangtok. Foreign tourists are not typically permitted?access to it, given its proximity to the border.