Since then the water of the lake is stated to never freeze. The lake and the hill feature atop came to be known as Gurudongmar Lake and hill respectively. The same names are found recorded in the ancient maps prepared by the British in nineteenth century.

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“People here do enjoy swimming in rivers and streams but as a regular exercise or a sport, it is not much seen in Sikkim. We have been trying to promote swimming by organising camps for schools. We will also submit a proposal to the state government to open a pool in Gangtok under the SASA where people can learn swimming,” said Subba.

“When students requested the two stores for reduction in cost of the uniforms, they showed a white paper where it was written that the cost of the college uniform is ‘Rs. 2250’ duly signed by one of the high personality of the college”, the students said.