Son Beel Lake is considered the most popular tourist place in Assam. The mesmerizing and beautiful lake, Son Beel is also called Shon Bill and is one of the largest lakes of Southern Assam’s Karimganj district. The most amazing thing about this lake is that during winter till March it becomes land for rice cultivation and after winter this land gets filled with water and becomes a lake. This lake is not so deep so during the rainy season this lake overflows and the water meets the Kushiyara river. It bloats the beauty of Son Beel lake and gives a picturesque landscape with hills on both west and east sides. You can find your international flights to India from USA with tripbeam.com and visit this amazing beauty in Assam.
Some interesting facts about Son Beel
This amazing wetland is surrounded by greenery and the most amazing fact about Son Beel is related to its area spread in. Son Beel is famous for its fishery and is one of the main producers of fish for the entire district in Southern Assam. It is best visited during the rainy season that is from March onwards and till the beginning of winters.
Son Beel has so far been recorded to be home to 89 species of birds belonging to 32 different families. Amongst which, 13 were water-dependent birds, 39 were water birds, and 37 were terrestrial birds. Two species that were listed as near threatened; red-breasted parakeet and black-headed ibis can also be found in Son Beel lake.
Two vulnerable species, Pallas’s fish eagle and lesser adjutant were also seen in it. The water from this lake overflows through the Kakra river and flows to Bangladesh.
Popular things to do and see around
The beautiful view offered by the fascinating seasonal wetland is worth giving a shot in a lifetime. So book your flight tickets to India from USA and visit this beautiful Son Beel, the home to many Hizol trees (Barringtonia acutangula).
These trees stand tall in both dry and wet seasons and act as a piece of jewelry to the view of it. It also makes it up to be a point of attraction to all the tourists and locals. Other than that you surely do not want to miss the sunrise and sunset view of Son Beel lake.
The colorful view with sun rays reflecting in different ways is sure to leave you spellbound. This beautiful hub has been an epicenter for young photographers, who are often witnessed capturing the beautiful view into their cameras.
You can also book a boat which is available on the spot to complete the tour of the area. Local people of the area are very concerned and conscious about the cleanliness of the area which makes your visit to this lake more pleasant.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Son Beel lake is from March to the beginning of the winter. During the rainy season, this lake is completely full of water and you can witness a view that can not be compared with anything else. However during the winter season water from this lake dries completely, making the land suitable for rice cultivating.
How can you get there?
After reading all this information you might feel like planning a visit to this amazing wetland. You can book business class flights from USA to India with Tripbeam and travel from Guwahati to Karimganj by bus or train experiencing the mesmerizing hills all around. After reaching Karimganj you can find various transports such as private taxis, auto, government buses, rented cars, etc. to take you to the amazing Son Beel Lake.
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