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Welcome to Khecheopalri Lake

Khecheopalri Lake, originally known as Kha-Chot-Palri (meaning the heaven of Padmasambhava), is a lake located near Khecheopalri village, 147 kilometres (91 mi) west of Gangtok in the West Sikkim district of the Northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. Located 34 kilometres (21 mi) to the northwest of Pelling town, the lake is sacred for both Buddhists and Hindus, and is believed to be a wish fulfilling lake. The local name for the lake is Sho Dzo Sho, which means "Oh Lady, Sit Here". The popularly known name of the lake, considering its location is Khecheopalri Lake, ensconced in the midst of the Khechoedpaldri 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.

Price of Taxi Services for Khecheopalri Lake

SourceSmallNormalLuxury
Taxi From Bagdogra to khecheopalri lake Rs. 4,000Rs. 5,000Rs. 6,000
Taxi From NJP to khecheopalri lake Rs. 4,000Rs. 5,000Rs. 6,000
Taxi From Pelling to khecheopalri lakeRs. 2,500Rs. 3,200Rs. 3,800
Taxi From Darjeeling to khecheopalri lake Rs. 4,000Rs. 5,000Rs. 6,000
Taxi From Kalimpong to khecheopalri lakeRs. 4,200Rs. 5,200Rs. 6,000
Taxi From Gangtok to khecheopalri lakeRs. 4,000Rs. 5,000Rs. 6,000

Note : Rs. 1,000 extra on Season

Small Vehicle : Wagon-R / Santro / Alto / Similar
Normal Vehicle : Maxx / Sumo / Bolero / Similar
Luxury Vehicle : Innova / Xylo / Scorpio / Similar


Season : April 10 - June 10, September 10 - Nov end, Dec 20 - Jan 15
Off Season : Rest all

Visit Pelling

Around 10 kms from Gyalshing (District Headquarter), Pelling is today emerging as the second biggest tourist destination in the state after Gangtok. Although in itself it is little more than a strip of road lined with hotels, its main USP is the breathtaking view it offers of the Khangchendzonga and surrounding ranges.

Visit Pelling

Tashiding monastery

Tashiding is a small village on a hilltop near Pelling. The Tashiding monastery belongs to the Nyingmapa order and is highly revered among the people of Sikkim. Build on the top of the hill and looming over the Rathong and Rangit river, the monastery can be seen from far and wide. It is believed that even a slight glimpse of the monastery can cleanse mortals of all sins.

Tashiding monastery

Visit Yuksom

Yuksum today is an attractive tourist destination and the base for some of the most exciting treks in the region. It is also of great historical importance to the Sikkimese with the first Chogyal crowned here in 1642. There are many places of religious and historical interest.

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Khangchendzonga Waterfalls

About 28kms from Pelling and 5kms before Yuksam is Khangchendzonga Waterfalls which is situated at a sharp curve on the road side. The falls being very big in size and equally attractive through out the year, it has become one of the leading tourist spots in west Sikkim.

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Khangchendzonga Waterfalls

The Singshore Bridge

The grand Singshore Bridge is touted as the highest bridge in Sikkim and the second highest gorge bridge in Asia. An architectural brilliance with a length of 198 m, the bridge is built in between two hills. An extremely popular tourist spot, the bridge is about 5 km away from Pelling.

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The Singshore Bridge

Sewaro Rock Garden

Sewaro rock Garden developed by the tourism department of Sikkim with richly maintained rocks, gardens, pools, zigzag foot paths and interesting recreation amenities like swimming yard, viewpoints and cafeteria. This has now come up as one of the popular picnic spot for the locals in Sikkim where many local picnic parties arrive in winter.

Sewaro Rock Garden