Chhaya Taal

Chhaya Taal is a natural freshwater lake located at Hee Bermiok in Soreng District, Sikkim, at an altitude of about 1,800 metres. Surrounded by dense forest and prayer flags, the lake is known for its clear, reflective waters that mirror the sky and surrounding trees. Developed as an eco-tourism destination by the Government of Sikkim, it features a causeway, boating facilities and viewpoints, offering a tranquil nature experience near Hee village.

Visitors can expect a small, calm forested lake with clear reflective water, a wooden causeway and viewing platforms extending over the lake, and surrounding pine and broadleaf forest decorated with prayer flags. The site includes a boating area, seating and viewpoints for photography and sightseeing. The environment is quiet and natural, with forested trails around the lake and views of the surrounding hills of West Sikkim.

Developed as an eco-tourism and rural tourism project by the Government of Sikkim to promote tourism in the Hee Bermiok area; no ancient monument or historic structure is associated with the lake itself.

The lake is set in a region with strong Buddhist cultural influence, reflected in prayer flags around the lake and nearby monasteries; it is valued locally as a peaceful natural site for recreation and community tourism.