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Khecheopalli Lake 🌊

Ramsar Site — Sikkim | Designated 2 February 2025

State

Sikkim

Location of the Ramsar site

Area

12km²

Designated wetland area

Designated

2025

2 February 2025

Region

Northeast

Biogeographic region

About Khecheopalli Lake

A high-altitude lake in Sikkim. Sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus. Nestled in pristine Himalayan landscape with rich biodiversity.

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Location

Khecheopalli Lake — Sikkim (Northeast Region)

Nearby Protected Areas

Other Ramsar sites in the Northeast region:

Deepor Beel

Assam

Loktak Lake

Manipur

Rudrasagar Lake

Tripura

Pala Wetland

Mizoram

Related Links

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Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.