Bagakain Lake
| Bogakain Lake | |
|---|---|
 Bogakain Lake | |
| Location | Ruma uzpazila on the east side |
| Coordinates | 21°58′50″N 92°28′10″E / 21.98056°N 92.46944°E |
| Type | Interconnected lakes |
| Primary inflows | Sangu River |
| Basin countries | Bangladesh |
| Surface area | 15 acres |
| Average depth | 38 meters (125 feet) |
| Surface elevation | 2,400 feet |
Bogakain Lake, also called Baga Lake or Boga Lake, is a lake located in Ruma Upazila in the hill district Bandarban, Bangladesh.[1] It is a natural sweet and deep water lake. Its height from sea level is nearly 2,000 feet (610 m). Geologists believe that it was created by collection of rain water in the crater of a dead volcano almost 2000 years ago. The lake is rectangular in shape.[1]
A local legend tells that the lake was created after the inhabitants of a Khumi village killed and ate a deity who later reappeared to them in the form of a dragon. Instantly an earthquake occurred, the hillside caved in, and the village disappeared and formed a deep lake.The water color of the lake varies at different times at a day depending upon the sun light, humidity and clouds.
Description
The lake is bounded on three sides by mountain peaks covered with thick bamboo bushes. The area of the lake is 18.56 acres (75,100 m2). It is a closed lake and there is a small spring named Boga chhara, which is 153 metres (502 ft) deep. There is no outlet for draining out water from the lake. The lake is composed of the soft rocks of the Bhuban Formation. The main source of water is the spring. The water is crystal clear and under the lake the water there are rocks and boulders all over.
Tourism
There are small tribal communities like the Bawm, Tripura and Khumi located around the lake. In the rainy season, it is quite difficult to stroll beside the lake. The road from Ruma to Boga Lake is still under construction.The lake attracts tourists because of its scenic beauty but it is inaccessible by any means of transport. Only those who take the trouble of walking through the hilly bushes sometimes visit the lake. Due to the acidity of the lake, there is no immediate vegetation on its banks and no fish in its waters either.
There are around 20 cottages located in the Bogalake surrounding. The most popular cottage is Siam Didi's cottage along with Laram's cottage and Robert cottage. Accommodation cost is per head basis TK. 100.00 only. Foods are also arranged by the cottages. Foods are fresh and hygienic. Food menu includes plain rice, potato vorta, pulse, egg fry and vegetables pricing TK. 100.00 only. There is no need to advance reservation. Before entering Bogalake, tourists need to take permission from army camp situated there. There is also a church for the local people. Most of them are Christian. Behind the church, locally made hard drinks are found, which are also good in taste.
But visitors do not hike to Boga Lake for fishing, they come to the lake to marvel at its size, its magnificent views and to be able to enjoy a wonderful quiet moment of rest surrounded by natural beauty and wonder.
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References
- 1 2 S M Mahfuzur Rahman and Rahatul karim (2012). "Bagakain Lake". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.