The Accidental Lake: Chandubi

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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Chandubi Lake

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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Location

This lake was formed on 12 June 1897 in the evening by an earthquake that hit Assam.

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Origin

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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Great Assam Earthquake

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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Accidental Formation

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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Size and Depth

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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Tourism and Activities

The psychological thriller Indian Hindi-language film ‘Pepper Chicken’ was shot entirely in the jungles around this lake.

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Cinematic set

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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Importance