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    Gurudongmar Lake is located at an altitude of 17,800 feet in Sikkim. According to legend, when the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava passed through, he blessed a portion of the lake so that its water would not freeze, providing a source of water for locals. Visitors now carry bottles of the sacred lake water. Yumthang Valley, nicknamed the "Valley of Flowers," sits at 11,800 feet and is covered in wildflowers like rhododendrons from April to May. Nathula Pass was a major trade route between India and Tibet before closing in 1962; it offers stunning alpine scenery and views of the border at over 14,000 feet.

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    Gurudongmar Lake is located at an altitude of 17,800 feet in Sikkim. According to legend, when the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava passed through, he blessed a portion of the lake so that its water would not freeze, providing a source of water for locals. Visitors now carry bottles of the sacred lake water. Yumthang Valley, nicknamed the "Valley of Flowers," sits at 11,800 feet and is covered in wildflowers like rhododendrons from April to May. Nathula Pass was a major trade route between India and Tibet before closing in 1962; it offers stunning alpine scenery and views of the border at over 14,000 feet.

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    Gurudongmar Lake is located at an altitude of 17,800 feet in Sikkim. According to legend, when the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava passed through, he blessed a portion of the lake so that its water would not freeze, providing a source of water for locals. Visitors now carry bottles of the sacred lake water. Yumthang Valley, nicknamed the "Valley of Flowers," sits at 11,800 feet and is covered in wildflowers like rhododendrons from April to May. Nathula Pass was a major trade route between India and Tibet before closing in 1962; it offers stunning alpine scenery and views of the border at over 14,000 feet.

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    Gurudongmar Lake is located at an altitude of 17,800 feet in Sikkim. According to legend, when the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava passed through, he blessed a portion of the lake so that its water would not freeze, providing a source of water for locals. Visitors now carry bottles of the sacred lake water. Yumthang Valley, nicknamed the "Valley of Flowers," sits at 11,800 feet and is covered in wildflowers like rhododendrons from April to May. Nathula Pass was a major trade route between India and Tibet before closing in 1962; it offers stunning alpine scenery and views of the border at over 14,000 feet.

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    Gurudongmar Lake

    Situated at a height of 17,800 feet, it is considered one the most sacred lakes by the Buddhists and Hindus alike. The beautiful and awe inspiring lake (190 kms from Gangtok) remains milky in colour throughout the year. According to a legend, since the lake used to remain frozen most of the year, it was not possible to use its water for drinking purposes. When the Guru Padmasambhava passed by, while returning from Tibet, the local residents are reported to have approached him for providing source of water. The Guru obliged. A portion of the lake touched by him does not freeze in extreme winter. Since water of the lake is considered sacred, visitors carry the 'blessed' water in bottles.

    Yumthang

    Yumthang, situated at a height of 11800 feet is popularly known as 'Valley of Flowers', Located at a distance of 148 kms from Gangtok, it is a paradise for nature lovers with a fascinating blend of flora and fauna and breathtaking scenic beauty. In spring season, wild flowers such as primulas and Rhododendrons bathe the landscape in rich colours, making it a tourist hot spot. The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary over here has 24 species of Rhododendron flowers which bloom from April to May end.

    A hot spring located on the right side of Yumthang river is a popular tourist attraction. In addition to a vast green meadow, lush green forest abounding in Pine and silver fir trees throngs the place. While driving towards the valley, one can see cascading waterfalls and streams. Six kms away further North is Shiv Mandir. A drive or trek to this place can be very refreshing and exhilerating. Situated further up at a distance of 16 kms, at an altitude of about 16,000 feet is Yumesamdong. The rugged vegetation- free mountains, especially in the months of November-December and FebruaryMarch over here present a breathtaking scenario. The approach to Yumthang is from Lachung valley, situated at a height of 8000 feet. It is at a distance of 120 kms from Gangtok. It has a unique selfgoverning body called the Dzumsa, which substitutes the modern Gram Panchyat. The village, spread out on the either side of Lachung Chu, has managed to retain its unique culture and tradition.

    Nathula

    Nathula Pass was a major corridor of passage between India and Tibet before it was closed in 1962. Located around 56 kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 14450 ft, the road to Nathula passes through the Tsomgo lake. It is one of the highest motorable roads in the world and is richly surrounded by alpine flora. On a clear day you can even see the road winding down the Chumbi valley. Tourists are allowed to go close to the international border from where you can see Chinese soldiers on the other side of the barbed wire.

    Nathula is open for Indian nationals on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays. The visitors have to get the permit to visit the place by applying to the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department through a registered and recognised Travel Agency. Foreign nationals are not allowed to visit Nathula. Photography is strictly prohibited. One can find ATM facility here which is the worlds highest Automated Teller Machine (ATM). Nathula Permit issuing officer: Mrs. Nima Choden Asst. Director Mobile: 9775423684

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