On going further up to Nathula Pass we come across these twin lakes just before the pass. They are very close to each other to be called twin lakes and when overflowing, water from upper lake travels to the lower one.

Two distinct colors.
Strangely the water in them is always of different colors. The upper lake has

2000 feet below Nathu la Pass (India-China border), and on way to it, there is a splendid blue-green water lake called Changu Lake or Tsomgo Lake. In Bhutia language it is literally known as “source of the lake”.

Beautiful view of Changu lake. It was very cloudy that day.
Just about 40 kms. away from Gangtok, this serene lake is

Today at Blogathon is Theme day and the theme is “My five favourite places to write …. ”
Well, the theme was a tad difficult for me so I changed it to suit me. It is allowed.
The theme is now “My five favourite places”. Again, I didn’t want to write name of cities or towns that are my favorite places because five is a very very small number and I won’t do any justice to the theme.
So instead, I chose five places in a different manner where I would like …

Before reading this article, it is suggested that you go through these articles on how to reach there & where to stay and a photo feature for a better picture of the place.
Though I did not find it difficult, hiking to Lonar lake can be a daunting experience for some of us. The crater walls are steep and if you are living just a city life or are not very young, you might find it difficult to climb down or up, let alone doing a full round of the lake. …

I had always wanted to visit the Lonar crater in Maharashtra; it never failed to fascinate me through photos and whatever information I had. So when I got an opportunity to visit Aurangabad, I made a point to make a dash to this place as well. How I reached there or returned back, is another interesting adventurous story but this post is about Lonar lake.
Although Lonar lake is third largest meteorite crater in the world, there is no commercialization of the place. Travel information on the net regarding this place …

Read here how to reach Lonar lake, where to stay & best time to visit.
Read here for hiking tips to Lonar lake.
I had always wanted to visit the Lonar crater in Maharashtra; it never failed to fascinate me through photos.
And so, here I present these beautiful panoramic views of Lonar lake. For bigger photo and in higher resolution check here. You can also see more mesmerizing photos in my earlier post.

Lonar lake from the rim of crater.

Lonar lake from shore level.
Note:- 4 photographs are stitched together to create the first …

Read here how to reach Lonar lake, where to stay & best time to visit.
Read here for hiking tips to Lonar lake.

Pure bliss. Nothing can be more beautiful than this.