Gurudongmar Lake with snow peaks at high altitude

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Altitude sickness at Gurudongmar: what we tell every guest

Gurudongmar sits at 5,430 metres. That is a real number with real consequences. We've had to turn cars back more than once — here is the honest briefing we give before every North Sikkim trip.

By Ajay Sharma·08 May 2025·6 min read

Gurudongmar sits at 5,430 metres. That is a real number with real consequences. We've had to turn cars back more than once — here is the honest briefing we give before every North Sikkim trip.

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