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In about 2-3 hours from Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, you will find yourself in a place which is filled with natural beauty. Sangestar Lake, popularly known as Madhuri Lake after gaining popularity when Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit was here for a shoot of a song in a movie called Koyla.
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It is said that an earthquake led to the formation of this lake in 1971, which was then a grassland.
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How to reach: Sangestar is at a distance of about 42 kms from Tawang and in order to reach here, one can avail a cab.
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What to expect at the Lakeside?
There's an army camp near the lake where tourists can get gloves, jackets, shoes, etc at a very reasonable price. There is a refreshment stall maintained and run by Indian Army that serves hot tea/coffee, maggi and other snacks to tourists at a reasonable price.