THE MESMERIZINGLY BEAUTIFUL “MADHURI LAKE” IN NORTHEAST INDIA!
- Guru Karanam
- Sep 7, 2017
- 2 min read

The Sangestar Tso Lake, known popularly as “Madhuri Lake” after the famous Bollywood actress, is one of the most stunning tourist attractions in Northeast India. Formed by a flurry of falling rocks, trees and boulders during a massive earthquake, Madhuri Lake is one of the most stunning waterbodies you will ever come across. Book cheap airline tickets to India and come visit this spectacular place. Indian Eagle offers cheap last minute flights to India from USA in case you don’t have time to book flights in advance.
An overview of the Madhuri Lake
The Lake is situated at an altitude of about 12,000 plus feet above sea level and known as Tso in Tibetan. It is located about 20 km from the town of Tawang, and about 7 km ahead of the bifurcation road which leads to Bum La Pass. The surroundings of Madhuri Lake are bathed in lush greenery in the form of stunning valleys and dense trees. Book cheap flights from USA to India and come see the scenic snowcapped mountain peaks here. Madhuri Lake has several upright massive tree trunks standing amidst it, almost as if guarding it. The Lake has special significance for the Buddhists of both India and the closeby Tibet who travel to the region every year to pray here.
The Madhuri Lake is managed by the Indian Army, and is a breathtaking combination of rough rocky terrain and pristine waters. Book business class cheap flight tickets to India and come explore the beauty of this remarkable lake. There is a cafeteria in the vicinity of Madhuri Lake which serves delicious food. Visitors can relish mouthwatering momos, maggi and other such dishes along with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
How the Sangestar Tso Lake came to be named as “Madhuri Lake”
The Sangestar Tso Lake became instantly famous when it was featured in the hit Bollywood movie Koyla in 1997. It was then renamed after the starring lead actress in the movie, Madhuri Dixit. Since then, Sangestar Tso Lake has been known by its popular name of Madhuri Lake. It remains one of the most popular places to visit in the Northeast, known for its spellbinding beauty.
Best time to visit Madhuri Lake
The best time to book a cheap USA to India flights and visit the Sangestar Tso or Madhuri Lake is between the months of April to October. The rest of the year, the region is incredibly cold and the Lake is frozen as well. This is a better time to visit and avoid the cold season. But it will still be chilly so make sure to carry plenty of warm clothes along with you.
How to reach Madhuri Lake
Guwahati in Assam is the nearest airport to the region and it is well-connected to other cities in the country. So book cheap flights at the best flight deals to India and arrive at Guwahati first. From here, you can take a bus to Tezpur for the journey ahead to Tawang. Alternatively, there are helicopter rides available from Guwahati to Tawang everyday for a nominal fare. For accommodation, restaurants, fun nightlife, and shopping for handicrafts and other items, Tawang is the best place.
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