Sonbeel is one of the largest wetland or lake in Assam in India and is the 2nd largest lake in Asia. It is considered the most popular tourist place in Assam. The tourist place is located in Karimganj district, near Hailakandi town in Assam. Sonbeel is also written as Sonbil. It is also called a wetland. About Sonbeel Lake, an amazing factor is that in the winter season, it becomes a form of land for rice cultivation, and the land is full of water in the summer and becomes a wetland. The article is about Sonbil, the largest lake in Assam.
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| Sonbeel Lake in Assam |
How to
reach Sanbeel, the largest lake in Assam in India
Sonbeel
is located in almost the middle of the Varak Valley in Assam. So you can easily
visit Sonbil from Karimganj,
Silchar, Badarpur, Nilambazar, and Hailakandi. The visitors may decide on the
place that is the nearest to your hometown. If you want to visit from
Darmanagar or Agartala, your nearest place will be Karimganj or Nilambazar. If
you are coming from Guwahati or another state, your nearest place will be
Silchar or Badarpur. You reach Silchar or Badarpur or Karimganj or Hailakandi
first from any other place by bus, train, or air. Silchar Airport (IXS) is the
nearest airport to the tourist place
and is located at Kumbhirgram, around 80 km away from the tourist spot. Here it
is mentioned that Hailakandi is the nearest place to Sonbil Park.
Distance of Sonbil
Park: Karimganj is 43 km, Hailakandi is 10 km, Silchar is 50 km, and
Badarpur is 25 km.
You will find various transport, like government
buses, and private buses and you can also reserve taxis, cars, vans, etc.
Silchar to Sonbill
Park
The distance from Silchar town to Sonbill is around
50 km. You will find several buses (ASTC or travellers) from Silchar ISBT to
Hailakandi town, and the fare will be around Rs.60 to Rs.70. Hailakandi is the
nearest town in Sonbil Park, and the distance will be around 12 km. From
Hailakandi town, a lot of auto rickshaws and taxis will be available to reach
the tourist spot.
Badarpur
to Sonbeel Lake
The distance from Badarpur station to Sonbill is
around 25 km. There are no direct buses to reach Sanbill. You have to go to Sanbill
via Hailakandi town. You will find several buses (ASTC or travellers) from
Badarpur station to Hailakandi town, and the fare will be around Rs.50 to Rs.60.
Karimganj to Sonbill Park
The distance from Karimganj to Sonbill is around 43
km. You will find several buses (ASTC or travellers) from Karimganj bus station
to Hailakandi town, and the fare will be around Rs.90 to Rs.100. From the
Hailakandi town, follow the same way to visit the tourist spot.
Tourist Place Sonbeel
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| Sonbil park |
About Sonbeel Lake
Location: Karimganj
district
Type: Fresh
water
Source
of water: Rainwater and Singla River
Length:
18 km (approx.)
Sonbil is an amazing
tourist place in Assam and is also a
wetland. Here we mentioned that wetland means that during the rainy season the
land is covered with water, and in the winter season the field will be
cultivated land.
What is Sonbeel famous for?
Sonbeel is
famous for various types of fish and is the most important main source of local
fish in Barak Valley, which means Silchar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi. The
activities like fishing and boat riding can be done on the bill. During the
rainy season when the lake is full of water, the beautiful sunset at that time
attracted tourists very much.
Best time to visit
Sonbil
If you want
to see the best amazing scenery of Sonbil. You must visit in the rainy season
when the bill is full of water. The best time is April to July month to visit
the Sonbil Park.
Lake area: Width is 10 km (approx.), surface area is 4388
hectares in the winter season and 9800 hectares
in the rainy season when the bill is full of water, and average depth is 5
feet to 15 feet. Read: Where you can stay near the park.
Beauty of Sonbill Lake
In Sonbil Lake, you can see some
trees, like the Hizol tree, which offers an amazing view around the lake in the
summer season when the bill is full of water. The Hizol trees standing half
merged by water are a point of attraction in the afternoon. You can enjoy the
beauty of the wetland at the time of the sunrise and sunset, when the lake
gives a colorful view with sun rays reflected in different views. When the
night sky is full of stars, the view of the lake water is so amazing.
You
can also see many boats on Sonbeel Lake to complete a tour
of the area. Local people of the park means nearby villagers riding boats. You
can book a boat on the basis of time, 2 to 3 hours, as you like; make sure your
visit to the park will be pleasant.
Where you can stay
to visit Sanbeel
There is
only a homestay near Sonbill Park, and
you can stay in the village. You will also find many hotels in Hailakandi City.
If you are a tourist and you are traveling to Assam. You can stay at Ankita
Residential Homestay near Assam University at Irongmara village
in Silchar. Homestay phone No. 8811045993, prop.
Ashish Biswas. From this homestay, you will find buses on the road or you can
reserve a car or taxi to visit the Sonbeel Lake in Assam. The distance from
the homestay to the tourist spot is around 35 km. Read: Dipor Bill