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| Senchal Lake | |
|---|---|
  Senchal Lake | |
| Location | Darjeeling |
| Coordinates | 26°59′38″N 88°15′55″E / 26.9938°N 88.2652°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface elevation | 8,160 ft (2,490 m) |
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.[1] 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. A tourist lodge at Senchal provides accommodation to tourists.[2] This lake is a part of the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary.