Jimilang Tsho Explained

Jimilang Tsho
Other Name:Sand Ox Lake
Location:Thimphu District, Bhutan
Coordinates:27.5471°N 89.5058°W
Pushpin Map:Bhutan

Jimilang Tsho (also known as Sand Ox Lake) is a natural lake in Thimphu District of Bhutan.[1] [2]

Geography

This lake is situated at an altitude of 3870 m from sea level.[1]

Etymology

Jimilang Tsho (Sand Ox Lake) takes its name from a legend about a bull that rose out of the lake and joined the cows of a family utilizing the territory as a summer grazing ground.[1]

Aquafauna

Jimilang Tsho is additionally known for its giant trouts, which were introduced during the 1970s.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jordans, Bart . Bhutan: A Trekker's Guide . 2 . Cicerone Press Limited . 2008 . 978-1-85284-553-7 . 2020-12-03.
  2. Web site: Bhutan: Druk Path Trek. Guardian Holidays - The Guardian. en. 3 December 2020.

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