Deepor Beel Lake, Guwahati

At a distance of 18 km from Guwahati Railway Station, Deepor Beel is a fresh water lake situated to the south-west of Guwahati city in Assam state. Also spelt as Dipor Bil, it is considered as one of the largest lakes in the Brahmaputra valley of Western Assam and among the picturesque places to visit in Guwahati. Deepor Beel or Dipor Bil is a permanent freshwater lake, which is the erstwhile water channel of River Brahmaputra. Dipor Bil has a total area of 40 Sq. Km of which 4.14 Sq. Km declared as a Bird Sanctuary by Assam Government in 1989. In November 2002, it was listed as a Ramsar site due to its rich wetland biodiversity. Again, considering the varieties of bird species found in the beel, Birdlife International has also declared Dipor Bil as an Important Bird Area (IBA). There is a watch tower inside the sanctuary, constructed by the forest department. Also, country boats are available to watch the birds. October to March is the best season to visit this place. Distance (From Guwahati Railway Station): 18 Kms Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2 Hours Transportation Options: Bus / Cab Timings: 9 AM - 5 PM Cost for Boat Ride: Rs. 100 - Rs. 200 #itsdidarul #pindlegem #guidebook #gem #hiddengems