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The depth of water in the lake varies from 3.2–11.2 metres (10–37 ft) with an average depth of 7.2 metres (24 ft). [2] It is also inferred from a visual observation of the lake that it has undergone changes in its size due to encroachment due to peripheral vegetation and eutrophication , and its original size could have been three times of ...
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world and in India, at an elevation of 5,430 m (17,800 ft) according to the Government of Sikkim. [1] [2] [a] It is located in the Great Himalayas in the Mangan District in Indian state of Sikkim, [1] and considered sacred by Buddhists and Sikhs.
Religious buildings and structures in Sikkim (2 C, 4 P) S. Sports venues in Sikkim (2 C, 2 P) W. Waterfalls of Sikkim (2 P) Pages in category "Tourist attractions in ...
Mountains of Sikkim (18 P) T. Tourist attractions in Sikkim (10 C, 10 P) Pages in category "Tourism in Sikkim" ... This page was last edited on 19 June 2020, ...
In Texas, there are 98 of these districts, covering nearly 70% of the state, according to the Texas Water Development Board. The Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District has the following ...
The lake water quality is of moderate turbidity. [3] The lake is the venue for the Guru Purnima festival which is also the Raksha Bandhan festival when the faith healers known as Jhakris of Sikkim assemble at the lake area to derive benefits from the healing qualities of the lake waters. [1] Alpine forests cover the catchment of the lake. [5]
There are a number of water falls in the area and one such water fall is known as the 'Seven Sister waterfalls'. [ 3 ] [ 6 ] Kabi Lungchok region is also home to several species of birds such as: the pariah kite , crested serpent eagle , shaheen falcon , rufous-necked hornbill , chestnut-breasted partridge , black-breasted parrotbill , grey ...
During Monsoon season, especially from June to September, the volume of water in the river and its tributaries rises heavily due to continuous rainfall in Sikkim. The important towns along the route of this river are Rangpo, Rorathang, Rongli, Kumrek etc in Pakyong District of Sikkim. Menmecho Lake, the source of River Rangpo