The Kanchenjunga Mountain, is located in Darjeeling. Senchal Lake, which seen from the hill top, and it is considered to be an ideal picnic spot among the places.
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| Senchal lake | Image Resource : flickr.com |
Senchal lake, placed 10 km to the south-east of Darjeeling .From Kanchenjunga Mountain Senchal Lake about 40 min away by cab. The area surrounding the lake is relatively empty giving a calm and serene feel to the place.
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| Lake and Surrounding | Image Resource : Flickr.com |
The lake is located at a high altitude of 8,160 ft (2,487 m) above sea level. It offers magnificent views of the hilly surroundings. The snow that is flowing from the mountains is collected at this lake. The Senchal Lake is a tourist spot and the main water source for the town of Darjeeling.
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| Senchal lake and nearby area | Image Resource : flickr.com |
The lake and its nearby parts are well maintained and the water of the lake is also clean. The lake is enclosed by thick jungles of oak, pine and birch.
The lake set in the middle of the reservation feels like a nature’s mural so unexpected and beautiful. The sanctuary around the lake is also a beautiful sight to watch with colorful flowers like rhododendrons and orchids it increases the beauty of the lake by several degrees.
There is a golf course and clubhouse just a slight onward of the lake which is largely frequented by the tourist and the local population.
The lake, along with its charming environments, affords perfect place for picture, but the real beauty of the place has to be seen in reality, a picture however clear cannot replicate the actual feel!
