At an altitude of 17,000 ft, the magnificent Gurudongmar is one of the world’s highest lakes. Apart from being a major source of the river Teesta, lifeline to Sikkim and North Bengal, the lake shelters diverse life, including the first recorded amphibian found at this altitude. Can this life-giving lake of the Tibetan plateau weather the impacts of climate change?
A Roundglass Sustain filmDirected by Pradeep Hegde
Updated August 08, 2025
A Roundglass Sustain filmDirected by Pradeep Hegde
Updated August 08, 2025
3 min watch
At an altitude of 17,000 ft, the magnificent Gurudongmar is one of the world’s highest lakes. Apart from being a major source of the river Teesta, lifeline to Sikkim and North Bengal, the lake shelters diverse life, including the first recorded amphibian found at this altitude. Can this life-giving lake of the Tibetan plateau weather the impacts of climate change?
Watch the film in English. To turn on subtitles, click on the CC icon at the bottom of the YouTube video. A red line will appear under the icon once the subtitles have been enabled. Thumbnail: Anubhab Roy
Watch the film in Hindi. Thumbnail: Mayur Kakade
Watch the film in Bhutia. Thumbnail: Rima Das Mazumdar
