How to Reach Gurudongmar Lake from Gangtok

🚗 How to Reach Gurudongmar Lake from Gangtok

Gurudongmar Lake, located in North Sikkim at an altitude of 17,800 ft, is one of the highest and most sacred lakes in the world. Reaching this lake from Gangtok is an adventure of a lifetime.

📍Starting Point: Gangtok, Sikkim’s Capital
📍Destination: Gurudongmar Lake, near the Indo-China border
📞 Book a Cab: Tourbix Ride – Sikkim’s Trusted Cab Partner | Call: 6296368490

🛣️ Route to Gurudongmar Lake from Gangtok

1. Day 1: Gangtok to Lachen

   • Distance: ~110 km

   • Duration: 6–7 hours

   • Route: Gangtok → Mangan → Chungthang → Lachen

   • Stay overnight in Lachen (altitude: ~9,000 ft)
     🚖 Best done via a private cab or shared vehicle from Tourbix Ride

2. Day 2: Lachen to Gurudongmar Lake and back

   • Distance: ~66 km (one-way)

   • Duration: 3–4 hours (each way)

   • Leave before sunrise (around 4–5 AM)

   • Return to Lachen by afternoon, or continue to Lachung/Yumthang

📌 Permit Required:
All Indian tourists require an Inner Line Permit (ILP), and foreign tourists are allowed only up to Lachung. Tourbix Ride helps arrange permits.

⛰️ Travel Tips for Gurudongmar Lake

• 🌬️ Altitude Warning: It’s at 17,800 ft. Acclimatize in Gangtok or Lachen before visiting.

• 🧥 Dress Warm: Wear heavy woolens, thermals, gloves, and good shoes.

• 💊 Carry Medicine: Like Diamox or oxygen cylinders, if you e prone to AMS.

• ☕ Start Early: The lake is most visible before noon due to weather.

• 📵 No Network: Mobile coverage is very limited past Lachen.

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❓ FAQs

Q1: Is there public transport from Gangtok to Gurudongmar Lake?
A: No direct transport. You need a private/shared vehicle till Lachen, then a cab to the lake. Book with TourbixRide.com.

Q2: Can children and elderly visit Gurudongmar Lake?
A: It’s not advisable due to the high altitude. Consult a doctor beforehand.

Q3: Is overnight stay possible near the lake?
A: No, tourists can only stay in Lachen overnight and make a day trip to the lake.

Q4: What’s the best vehicle type for this trip?
A: 4x4 SUVs like Scorpio, Bolero, or Xylo. You can reserve from Tourbix Ride with an experienced mountain driver.

🔗 Internal Links

• Best Time to Visit Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim

• North Sikkim Tour Itinerary

• Darjeeling to Sikkim Taxi Service

Booking with Tourbix Ride

• ✅ Registered operator partners for permits
• ✅ Local, vetted drivers used to alpine starts
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