Raj Kathok Lake
Kathok Lake; known as ‘Kathok Tsho’ in the local language, is a charming lake located in the West part of Sikkim at Yuksom. It is considered the soul lake of Lama Kathok Kuntu Zangpo, who pioneered introducing Buddhism to this beautiful land in 1642 A.D. This lake had been sanctified by him to use it as a medium to connect with God for oracular practices. And to maintain its sanctity, a purification ceremony ‘Tru-sol’ is performed here by lamas every year. The crystal-clear water of this serene lake reflects the mesmerizing beauty of the mountains and the clouds looming over them. The prayer flags standing on its shore give a fine contrast to the pasture land and the lush green trees around the lake. Hence, Kathok Lake is considered the favorite hotspot for tourists to spend some peaceful time in solitude, while passionate photographers can click some attractive pictures with no extra effort.
