Lake of No Return

The Lake of No Return lies in the forested borderlands of Changlang district, close to Pangsau Pass. Its name comes from the Allied aircraft said to have crashed into it while flying risky wartime supply routes tied to the road that linked India with Myanmar and China. Rough terrain, thick forest, sudden weather and poor visibility made the area notorious with those crews.

Today the lake is a quiet stop ringed by misty hills and jungle, visited for its history more than for sightseeing. Pangsau Pass, a short distance away on the international border, looks out over the Patkai range, and the long drive on winding mountain roads adds to the sense of remoteness.