Reckoned to be the highest lake in India, Cholamu Lake is situated at a dizzying height of 5330 m. This surreal lake is also a short distance away from the Indo-Tibet Border, and thus permits are required for visiting. Cholamu, being tucked away in the North Sikkim region, is lesser explored, and thus its beauty remains intact. Getting There The lake is situated some 80 kms from Lachen, which is the base for getting the taxi for this place. Things to Do & See around The lake is purely for nature lovers, who would love to lose themselves in the beauty of it. Photography is of course the best thing to do here. Since, Cholamu Lake is at a short distance away from Gurudongmar Lake, one must visit it as well. Best Time to Visit The months of May, June and October are ideal to visit Cholamu Lake. The roads are clear and the weather is also pleasantly warm then.Tso Lhamo lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 6,200 m (20,300 ft) It is situated in North Sikkim, India, about 4 km (2.5 mi) southwest of the international border with China. It is fed by waters from Zemu glacier, Kangtse glacier or Pauhunri glacier, and is the source of the Teesta river. Joseph Dalton Hooker referred to the lake as Cholamoo lake.[3] Its name is also spelled Chho Lhamo[4] and Cholamu lake
