Khecheopalri Lake

Khecheopalri Lake sits at 1700 meters and holds sacred status for both Buddhist and Hindu visitors, its name derived from Kha Chot Palri, meaning the heaven of Padmasambhava. Prayer flags and stones surround the shoreline, maintained carefully by local Lepcha communities who consider the lake's purity central to its spiritual power. Visitors often come specifically to make a wish, and the still water's reflection of the surrounding forest adds to its calm.