Chando Talचंदो ताल
A big quiet lake south of Basti with winter waterfowl and nobody about.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereBasti, Uttar Pradesh
Gorakhpur & Terai
Gorakhpur & Terai
Kind of placeLakes & Dams, Birding Spots
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyKalwari, Basti
EntryFree
About Chando Tal
A large natural lake in the south of the district, in the Kalwari area, one of the bigger wetlands between Basti and the Ghaghra. It gets winter duck and geese and has no facilities beyond what the village provides. Go for a quiet morning with binoculars.
What to see and do
- Open water and winter waterfowl
- Village setting
- No facilities, no crowds
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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