Tso Lhamo Lake
| Tso Lhamo Lake | |
|---|---|
Tibet and Tso Lhamo Lake from the summit of the Dongkha La, looking northwest | |
| Location | North Sikkim, Sikkim, India |
| Coordinates | 28°00′33″N 88°45′19″E / 28.0091°N 88.7553°E |
| Primary inflows | Glacial |
| Basin countries | India |
| Designation | Restricted area |
| Max. depth | 5.5 m (18 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 5,100 m (16,700 ft) |
Tso Lhamo lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an elevation of 5,100 m (16,700 ft). It is situated in Mangan district, Sikkim, India, about 4 km (2.5 mi) southwest of the international border with China. It is fed by waters from Zemu glacier, Kangtse glacier or Pauhunri glacier, and is the source of the Teesta river.
Joseph Dalton Hooker referred to the lake as Cholamoo lake. Its name is also spelled Chho Lhamo and Cholamu lake.