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K hecheopalri  is a sacred Lake for both  Buddhists  and  Hindus , which is believed to be a wish fulfilling lake. It is located near Khecheopalri village, 147 kilometers west of  Gangtok  and 34 kilometers to the northwest of  Pelling  town in the West district of the Northeastern Indian state of  Sikkim .The popularly known name of the lake, considering its location is Khecheopalri Lake, ensconced in the midst of the  Khecheopalri hill , which is also considered a sacred hill. The lake is an integral part of the much revered valley of " Demazong " meaning valley of rice. This landscape is also known as a land of hidden treasures blessed by  Guru Padmasambhava .  Prayer Wheels These Prayer Wheels are fitted along the both sides of the footbridge at Khecheopalri Lake , West Sikkim , Sikkim , India. The Khecheopalri Lake is also part of Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit involving the Yuksom, the Dubdi M...

T he Buddha Park of  Ravangla, also known as Tathagata Tsal, is situated near  Rabong  (Ravangla) in South  Sikkim  district, Sikkim, India. It is located at an altitude of  7000 ft (approx.)  on the edge between  Maenam  and  Tendong  Hill.  With a stunning backdrop of  Greater  Himalayas, lies on the edge separating the Teesta valley from the Rangit valley  and  the main attraction of this town is the spectacular sight of the snow-covered peaks. It was constructed between 2006 and 2013 and features a 130-foot high statue of the Buddha  as its centerpiece.  The site was chosen within the larger religious complex of the Rabong Gompa (Monastery), itself a centuries-old place of pilgrimage. Also nearby is Ralang Monastery, a key monastery in Tibetan Buddhism. The statue was consecrated on 25 March 2013 by the 14th Dalai Lama, and became a stop on the 'Himalayan Buddhist Circuit'. The stat...

Tsomgo Lake or Changu Lake is a glacial lake in the district of  East Sikkim , Sikkim , India.  It is situated about 38 km away from Gangtok , the capital of Sikkim at an elevation of 12,400 ft. The length, width and average depth of this lake is respectively Nearly 1 km, 0.5 km and 50 ft (15 m). In Bhutia Language ‘ TSO ’ means    Lake and ‘ MGO ’  means  Head. In Bhutia language 'Tsomgo' means 'source of the water' or 'Source of Lake'.The lake gets filled with water from the melting snows of the mountains surrounding the lake.This glacial lake is conceived sacred by the local people. It is a famous tourist destination in North or North-East India.According to the myth, the spirituals gurus of Sikkim used to study the colour of the water of  Tsomgo Lake to forecast the future of the state. So the lake is considered as sacred by the local people. During the winter months the Tsomo Lake becomes frozen. Tsomgo Lake gets frozen in...