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Sangestar Lake

Sangestar Lake

Intro

Sangestar Lake is a sacred high-altitude lake and the most beautiful lake in the region.

The lake was featured in a 1997 Bollywood movie (Koyla) with actress Madhuri Dixit, as a result it became popularely known as "Madhuri Lake".

As with Bumla Pass and other places in the area, only Indian citizens are allowed to visit and you need a special access pass to enter. Access passes are routinely granted when entering the area with a local tour operator.

Travel Circuit

Sangestar Lake is part of the Tawang Travel Circuit

Sangestar Lake is a day-trip from Tawang when traveling on the Tezpur - Bhalukpong - Bomdila - Tawang tourist circuit.

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To visit Sangestar Lake you need to hire a local tour operator or local driver. Only local cars are allowed to enter. It is easiest to book a tour to Sangestar Lake online or to find a local driver in Tawang.

Sangestar Lake is famous for being featured in the 1997 Bollywood movie Koyla with actress Madhuri Dixit. Resulting in the lake being known as Madhuri Lake.
Local monpa tribal women posing

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