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Sangetser Lake: Nature’s Pride

Tell us about the last experience you had that left you feeling fresh, energized, and rejuvenated. What was it that had such a positive effect on you?

This may not be the latest visit of mine but definitely the most rejuvenating one. I would love to visit it at any given opportunity. I hope you will agree with me.


The Himalayan landscapes are bound to hypnotize anyone with their unparalleled beauty and scenery. I am one of those fortunate ones who has spent a considerable period of my married life on this mighty blessing of nature. I sincerely believe the lakes of the Himalayas are like a jewel of queen nature, and the flora found here is like a vanity for her makeup. You would not have seen nature if you had not been to Himalayan lakes.

It was indeed one of the most exciting moments of my life when I approached Sangetsar Lake, at an altitude of 12,000 ft, 35 km northeast of Tawang district, in the Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh. Amidst a mix of spirituality, serenity & tranquility, this lake nestles between huge mountains is considered holy by the Buddhists. The view from a distance is breathtakingly beautiful. DSC_3993 The bare trunks of dead trees jutting out of this lake seem like guardians of mother nature guarding the abundance of flora & fauna in the region!!!! It is a sight etched in my memory from the moment I saw it!!!!  Beauty is unmatched, the best combination of water, earth, and sky elements I have seen to date. This lake was formed during the earthquake of 1950. A fascinating story is there behind this lake formation. It was a grazing ground until an earthquake struck and converted this place into a piece of solitude. During the earthquake that hit this part of the world and the ensuing geological shift, the lake moved from its earlier location to a nearby pine forest. The move was such a miracle of nature that it drowned the entire forest except for the top of the tree trunks that can still be seen jutting out, even today. The cool breeze blows during sunny days, which turns cold and biting by evening.

En route to the lake, we witnessed a plethora of big and small clear mountain lakes, which were also very beautiful. The lake is popularly known as Madhuri Lake after the famous Bollywood blockbuster KOYLA (starring Shahrukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit), which was shot here. To visit this lake, one requires a special permit from the District Commissioner’s (DC) office at Tawang. Only Indian nationals are allowed here.

The lake is surrounded by a pathway for the discerning traveler who wishes to explore it from all directions. In fact, walking around the lake was the highlight of my visit as I could absorb the beauty of the surroundings in close quarters.

Indeed, the walk in the shadows of the mighty Himalayas was divine……it not only uplifts your inner spirits but also makes you feel blessed for allowing one to have tete-Ã -tete with nature.

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