Chandubi – Guwahati [Assam]
At a distance of 58 km from Guwahati Railway Station, Chandubi Lake is in Kamrup of Assam at the foothills of Garo hills. It is one of the beautiful lakes in Assam and among the best places to experience in Guwahati.
Chandubi Lake was formed in 1897 earthquake in Assam. Chandubi was a hilly area with five mountains before 1897. The five mountains had sunken inside the ground during earthquake and thus Chandubi derived its name from ‘Chand’ which means five and the term ‘Dubi’ means sinking in local Khasi language.
Activities on Chandubi
Surrounded by forests, tea gardens and mesmerizing villages, the lake has a wonderful surrounding for picnic amidst nature. The chief attraction of the lake is the natural lagoon where fishing and rowing is common. Chandubi is also a paradise for bird watchers as it attracts large number of migratory birds during winter.
Rabha community has embraced an opportunity to develop the lake as a tourist spot with boat rides and angling. A few resorts have been set around, where one can opt for trekking with camping. There is also a tribal village nearby Chandubi where one can easily grasp the culture aspect of ethnic communities of Assam.
Festival celebrations in Chandubi
Chandubi festival is a major festival celebrated on the first week of January every year. During this weeklong festival, the local people perform their traditional & cultural dance forms, and various outlets offer traditional Assamese food. The month from October – March is considered good time for exploring Chandubi Lake.