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Senchal Lake
lake in India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Senchal lake, located 10 km to the south-east of Darjeeling, is the main reservoir of potable water for Darjeeling, India. The lake is located at an altitude of 8,160 ft (2,487 m) atop a hill.[1] The hill also has one of the highest golf courses in the world.[2] A tourist lodge at Senchal serves as hotel to tourists.[3] This lake is a part of the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Senchal Lake | |
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![]() Entrance to the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
Location | Darjeeling |
Coordinates | 26.9938°N 88.2652°E / 26.9938; 88.2652 |
Type | Reservoir |
Basin countries | India |
Surface elevation | 8,160 ft (2,490 m) |
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