About Katta Beel (Chimite Lake)
Katta Beel, also known as Chimite Lake, is a natural freshwater lake located at Nogorpara in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, near the India-Bangladesh border. Surrounded by agricultural fields and low hills, the lake is known for its calm waters, scenic rural setting and seasonal migratory birds. It serves as a local fishing resource and a quiet nature destination for visitors exploring the Garo Hills region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a calm natural lake surrounded by paddy fields, wetlands and low hills in a rural village setting at Nogorpara. The area offers open views of still water, reflections, and seasonal birdlife. There are no major built structures; the experience is primarily nature-based with opportunities for lakeside walks, photography and observing local fishing activity and village life.
Key highlights
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Natural freshwater lake (beel) at Nogorpara in West Garo Hills
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Also known locally as Chimite Lake
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Scenic rural landscape with wetlands and agricultural surroundings
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Seasonal birdwatching opportunities
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Quiet nature and photography destination near the India-Bangladesh border area
Culture & Context
Locally important as a natural water body and fishing resource for villages around Nogorpara in the Garo Hills
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, then by road to West Garo Hills |
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| By train | Nearest rail access via Mendipathar Railway Station and Guwahati Railway Station, then by road to Nogorpara in West Garo Hills |