In which one of the following States/UT, is the Lake Tsomgo located?

[amp_mcq option1=”Ladakh” option2=”Himachal Pradesh” option3=”Sikkim” option4=”Uttarakhand” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C. Lake Tsomgo, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changu Lake, is a glacial lake located in the East Sikkim district of the state of Sikkim, India.

– Lake Tsomgo is a high-altitude lake.
– It is situated about 35 kilometres from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
– It is a popular tourist destination in Sikkim, known for its scenic beauty and importance in local folklore.

The lake is frozen during the winter months and is surrounded by snow-covered mountains. In the summer, the lake’s surface reflects the colours of the surrounding hills, which are covered in blooming flowers. It is considered sacred by the local people.

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