Gurudongmar Lake Clouds

Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world and in India, at an elevation of 5,430 m according to the Government of Sikkim. It is located in the Great Himalayas in the Mangan District in Indian state of Sikkim, and considered sacred by Buddhists and Sikhs. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava, who visited it in the 8th century.
  • Location: Mangan District, Sikkim, India
  • Basin countries: Sikkim, India
  • Max. length: Gurudongmar Lakeʍ
  • Surface area: 118 ha (290 acres)
  • Shore length: 5.34 km (3.32 mi)
  • Surface elevation: 16,909 ft (5,154 m)
  • Settlements: Mangan, Lachen
Data from: en.wikipedia.org