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Senchal Lake

Overview

•Senchal lake, located 10 km to the south-east of Darjeeling, is the main reservoir of potable water for the town of Darjeeling, India.
•The water body is actually a twin lake: North Senchal lake, built in 1910 and South Senchal lake, built in 1932.

Highlights

Senchal lake, located 10 km to the south-east of Darjeeling, is the main reservoir of potable water for the town of Darjeeling, India.
The water body is actually a twin lake: North Senchal lake, built in 1910 and South Senchal lake, built in 1932.
The lake is located at an altitude of 8,160 ft (2,487 m) atop a hill.
The hill also has one of the highest golf courses in the world.
Senchal is a favourite picnic spot.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Things to Do

Visit Senchal Lake

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Senchal lake, located 10 km to the south-east of Darjeeling, is the main reservoir of potable water for the town of Darjeeling, India. The water body is actually a twin lake: North Senchal lake, built in 1910 and South Senchal lake, built in 1932.

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