Top 10 Breathtaking Mountain Lakes in India 

The Tso Lhamo or Cholamu Lake is a beautiful freshwater glacial lake located northeast of the Kangchenjunga range. Situated at an altitude of 6,200 meters, it is the highest lake in India

Tso Lhamo Lake

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Also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake located at a distance of about 40 kms from Gangtok . The Lake looks different at different seasons and offers breathtaking panoramic views

Tsomgo Lake

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It is a mysterious high-altitude glacial lake nestled in the lap of the Trishul massif in Uttarakhand. A popular trekking destination, it is renowned for the human skeletons found at its bottom

Roop Kund

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Surrounded by lush green meadows, mountains and majestic snowcapped peaks. Located in Anantnag it is an almond-shaped lake which changes its colors during sunrise and sunset

Tarsar Lake

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It is one of the world's highest brackish water lakes and is renowned for its colour changing water, from blue to red and green and stunning views

Pangong Tso

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It is considered sacred by Buddhists, Sikhs, and Hindus named after Guru Padmasambhava founder of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the second highest lake in India located at a height of 5,430 m

Gurudongmar Lake

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Also known as Tso Kamtsi, it is situated near the Baralacha La pass in Lahaul and Spiti. The alpine Lake offers mesmerizing valleys, splendid mountains and is the third highest lake in India

Suraj Tal

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Chandra Taal is located in the Spiti Valley and the crescent shaped lake is renowned for its pristine blue waters and breathtaking views of the Himalayas

Chandra Taal

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Located in the Changthang region of Ladakh, the Lake and its surrounding area are protected as the Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve. The lake serves as a haven for migratory birds

Tso Moriri

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The Gadsar Lake also known as Yemsar Lake is an picturesque alpine high altitude lake located in Ganderbal, Kashmir at an altitude of 3,600m. It is also a part of the famous Great Lakes Trek

Gadsar Lake

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