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Shilloi Lake
Phek, Hills Area, Kohima, IndiaAbout
Shilloi Lake, also known as the Lachem Lake is located on the lower slopes of the hill ranges along the Myanmar border in Phek region of Nagaland. The Shilloi is approximately 300 km from Kohima and it is easily reachable by jeep, truck, buses etc., via Meluri. It is spread over 0.25 to 0.30 sq km and the lake is in the form of a footprint. The average depth of the lake is 4 m. The lake is considered to be the home of spirits by the local people and there are many stories related to this lake. Thus local people do not use the water from this lake for irrigation or drinking purposes.
