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Khecheopalri Lake is located 135 km away from Gangtok, West Sikkim. It is known as the "wish fulfilling lake" and is considered sacred by Buddhists.
Various legends and folklore are associated with Khecheopalri lake. Many stories about Guru Padmasambhava and mythology regarding Buddhist goddess Tara is related with the lake. Hence, Khecheopalri lake is considered sacred and is a major Buddhist pilgrim site in Sikkim.
The Khecheopalri lake is protected as biodiversity reserve and is also kept away from pollution because of its religious significance.
An interesting fact is that birds don't allow any leaves to float in this lake. As soon as a leaf falls, birds come and pick them up. Locals relate this phenomenon with folklore and other legends.
Khecheopalri lake, originally known as Kha-Chot-Palri (meaning the heaven of Padmasambhava) has a spiritual touch and a beautiful scenery.
Khecheopalri Lake
Foot bridge towards the lake
Photo Courtesy: Kothanda Srinivasan
Khecheopalri Village
Khecheopalri Village near the lake
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Khecheopalri Lake Broadwalk
A path leading to the lake
Photo Courtesy: Sranmsin
A Stupa
A stupa near Khecheopalri Lake
Photo Courtesy: Sinha, Mamta
Khecheopalri Lake
A view of the pristine lake
Photo Courtesy: Kothanda Srinivasan
A Board at the Entrance
A description about Khecheopalri lake.
Photo Courtesy: Kothanda Srinivasan
The Prayer Flags
Prayer flags flung at the lake.
Photo Courtesy: Kothanda Srinivasan
A Stone Shrine
A small shrine on the banks of the lake.
Photo Courtesy: Sujay25
Beautiful Monastery
A monastery situated near the lake.
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Trident at the lake
Sacred clothes tied to the trident (trishul)
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The Foot Bridge
Foot bridge decorated in prayer flags at the lake.
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Another Stupa
Another stupa near Khecheopalri lake.
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