Wild Life Expeditions in Myanmar
Reh Lake
Chin State is a mountainous region and lies in the Northwest of the Union of Myanmar. Towns and villages in Chin State are situated on the mountain ranges (or) among the valley and plains.
Reh Khaw Da town is a small border village, 65 miles away from Falam and 35 miles from Tiddim. This is the town where the Reh Lake is formed.
The Reh Lake is famous in Chin State as the prettiest spot. It is located between Chin mountain range and Indian mountain range. It is situated in Falam Township of Chin State. It is very important for the local people as guard faiths and traditions. Even, the people from India usually come to pray at the lake as it is believed to answer all the prayers. Reh Khaw Da town is not only well-known for Myanmar-India border trade but also popular for being its heart shaped lake.
The lake is full of water all year round, and it never dries up. It has been known to have turned into red during the second week of December every year. The duration is about a month (or) two months up to the end of the cold season.
There are over 400,000 acres of forest reserve; 600,000 acres of reserve and 1.3 million Acres of protected reserves. Blood-red Taungzalat Tree (tree rhododendron) and many kinds of orchids grow naturally in this State. Paddy is cultivated by means of terrace farming.