Gurudongmar to Hemkund: 7 magical alpine lakes to visit THIS summer

Embark on a mystical journey this summer to India's enchanting alpine lakes. Discover sacred waters, stunning reflections, and the magic of towering peaks

Located at an altitude of 17,800 feet in North Sikkim, Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world. It's considered sacred by both Buddhists and Sikhs

Known as Skeleton Lake, Roopkund is a high-altitude glacial lake nestled in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. It's famous for the hundreds of ancient human skeletons found at its bottom

Translating to "Moon Lake," Chandratal is a high-altitude lake located in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh

Also known as Changu Lake, Tsomgo Lake is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of 12,313 feet in East Sikkim

Tucked away in the Garhwal Himalayas, Deoria Tal is a pristine alpine lake situated at an altitude of 7,841 feet. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering peaks

Situated at an altitude of 15,200 feet, Hemkund Lake is a sacred Sikh pilgrimage site nestled in the Himalayas. Surrounded by seven snow-capped peaks

While not strictly alpine, Pangong Tso is a high-altitude lake located at an altitude of about 14,270 feet in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir