Lakes & Rivers High Altitude Lake
Kupup Lake
Kupup Lake, near Gangtok, Sikkim, Sikkim
elephant lake high altitude glacial lake east sikkim sikkim northeast india
Best Time to Visit
October November December January February March April
Events: Local festivals and seasonal conditions
About Kupup Lake
Kupup Lake, also called Elephant Lake for its distinctive shape, sits at 13,066 feet on the road toward Nathu La and the Chinese border. The glacial lake is surrounded by high-altitude grasslands that turn gold in autumn, and the Himalayan peaks reflected in its still surface make it one of the most photogenic high-altitude lakes in Sikkim. It is usually combined with Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La as a full day trip from Gangtok.
How to Reach
- From Gangtok: Approximately 64 km (100 minutes by road)
- Permit required: Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Indian citizens
Best Time to Visit
Ideal months: October, November, December, January, February, March, April