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The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways

Tsomgo Lake Ropeway

Gangtok, India

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Tsomgo Lake Ropeway

A cable car running up from the lakeside at Tsomgo Lake to an upper station near 14,500 feet. Riders see the lake, army camps, snowy Himalayan ranges and Mt Kanchenjunga on clear days, and find benches, snacks and a short walk at the top.

Highlights

  • Tsomgo Lake below
  • Mt Kanchenjunga on clear days
  • Benches at upper viewpoint

Good to know

  • Cash only for ropeway tickets
  • Queues can last an hour or more
  • Fog and rain can stop the ride

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