Menmecho Lake is a mountain lake located in Pakyong District in the state of Sikkim, India. It lies on the way to the Jelep Pass and is situated at a distance of 20 kilometres (12 mi) ahead of the Lake Tsomgo. It is the source of the river Rangpo chu, a tributary of the Teesta River. The waters of the lake are sourced by melting snow in summer, and the monsoon in the wet season.
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![]() Lake as seen from the Nathu La-Gangtok Highway. | |
Location | Pakyong District, Sikkim, India |
Coordinates | 27°20′40″N 88°49′04″E |
Primary outflows | Rangpo chu |
Basin countries | India |
The lake is noted for its trout, and has a large fish farm nearby with a guesthouse. Menmecho is closed to tourists.
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