Chandubi – The lake born off an earthquake

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Chandubi Beel or lake Chandubi was formed when a devastating earthquake hit the Garo hills area brdering Assam and Meghalaya on June 12th 1897. The impact of the earthquake was so strong that a forest area of over 700 Hectares sank several meters, and the rains that contiued for several days filled this area to form a vast lake within the forested area.
There are several legends associated with how the lake came to be called by its present name, ChanDubi.
A legend says that the Khasi tribals living among the surrounding Garo hills used to perform puja in the honour of Chan Ubleis near a ‚Dubi‘ (water body), hence the place started to be called Chan Ubleis Dubi. Over time the local Rabha Kachari tribals living in surrounding area of Assam started calling this as Chan Dubi.
Another legend goes that a very famus and rich trader by the name of Chanda Saudagar used the Kulsi river and this lake as a transit point to the neighbourin state of Meghalaya on his trade voyages and hence the lake becameknown by his name, Chanda Dubi.
A third legend goes that a British exporer came upon this lake and was so mesmerised by its beauty and the breathtaking sunset on this lake that he called this Chand (Sun) Doob (set) lake.
The lake is surrounded by beautiful Saal trees and is a protected area. A natural lagoon has formed in the lake which adds to its mystical beauty.
The lake is also home to and breedig ground for several endemic and migratory birds. It is rich in fish and other aquatic population that helps local communities in their livelihood. The forests surrounding the lake are home to sevaral species of large and small animals and other flora and fauna.
The best time to visit this are is between October to April. The climate here is moderate and humid, roughly 73% of percipitations, brings a fair amount of rains during monsoons. The temperatures remain between a pleasent 33 to 9 degree celcius with lots of sunshine during the whole year.
The famous Chandubi mela is held here every year in January where innumerable folk, cultural events, culinary cusine of different communities of Assam are available to enjoy. Daily programs showcasing local musical instruments, songs and dances and other cultural fineries are organised. Colourful local attires of several tribes are on display, and so are the traditional games and sports.
We organise exclusive cultural and photography tours to this area in partnership with the local communities and artists. This are is a haven for photography with pristine beauty, enchanting people and local folklore. This is a dark zone, so it presents great opportunities for night sky and astro photography.
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