Anand Mahindra praises Gurudongmar Lake as a ‘surreal vision’; here’s how to reach this Himalayan gem and essential travel tips

Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim, one of the world’s highest lakes, recently captured attention when Anand Mahindra shared a stunning photograph of it. The image, taken by Capt. Sumit Bhatnagar, prompted Mahindra to call the lake a “surreal vision,” quoting Rabindranath Tagore. Revered by Buddhists, Sikhs, and Hindus, the lake is also vital to the Teesta River’s origin, supporting Sikkim’s ecosystem.