11 May,2024
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Chandubi Lake is surrounded by the Assam-Meghalaya border, at the foot of Garo Hills.
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It is a natural lake located in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council, Kamrup District, Assam at a distance of 64 km from Guwahati.
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This lake was formed on 12 June 1897 in the evening by an earthquake that hit Assam.
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Known as the Great Assam Earthquake, triggered a massive landslide that blocked the flow of water in a nearby stream, forming the lake.
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During the massive earthquake, the forest went down and became the lake, resulting from natural geological processes rather than intentional human intervention.
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The lake covers an area of about 200 hectares during the monsoon season, with an average depth of around 8-10 meters.
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The picturesque beauty of Chandubi Lake attracts tourists for boating, picnics, and nature walks, offering a serene escape from city life.
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The psychological thriller Indian Hindi-language film ‘Pepper Chicken’ was shot entirely in the jungles around this lake.
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The lake serves as a source of livelihood for local fishermen and supports agricultural activities in the surrounding areas for being a tourist hotspot.
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