India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok
Menmecho Lake is located in East Sikkim district in the state of Sikkim, India. It lies on the way to the Jelepla Pass and is situated at a distance of 20 kilometres (12 mi) ahead of the Tsongmo Lake. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Menmecho Lake is one of the most stunning lakes of Sikkim at an altitude of 12,500 feet. surrounded by untouched pine forests and deep slopes, Menmecho Lake is claimed to change colors each minute. The lake is fed by the waters of the encircling mountains of Jelep La Pass and stays frozen from Jan to August. A 4 four kilometers winding road beside cake Mandir would take you to Menmecho Lake. Cars would not be able to reach Menmecho Lake however you can trek these four kms to reach the lake. there is a viewpoint on the banks of the lake for the trekkers to rest and watch the sweetness of the lake unfold before them. excluding its mystic beauty, Menmecho Lake is additionally celebrated for its trout population. The lake is one of the simplest trout cultivation centres of Sikkim and the Fisheries Department even maintains a bungalow here.
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Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
March to May and October to Mid-December.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Chanchal ; M G Marg, Gangtok 737101, India. ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – N.A
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.
Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.
Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.
Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- No Plastics carry bags sold or used.
- Spitting, littering or smoking in public areas of Sikkim is a punishable offence and can lead you to a serious amount of fine. Streets in sikkim have bins to throw garbage and spit.
- Don’t hurt religious sentiments of local people or else they will revert back strongly.
HelplineEdit
- Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022 ; +91-3592-202033.
- Fire : 101/202001/202022.
- Ambulance : 102/222944.