Shilloi Lake

Shilloi Lake spreads over an area of 0.25-0.30 sq km in the south-eastern district of Phek in Nagaland. The shape of the lake from the top resembles a giant human footprint. There is an astonishing folklore associated with this lake. A prophecy in the form of a dream to its residents related with a girl child translates to a stern warning to the locals of never thinking of drying up the lake. Nobody has ever tried to search anything at the bottom of this lake in fear of that prophecy. Student groups regularly visit this lake to study the flora and fauna which is found in abundance around this lake. With continued practice of Jhum cultivation and logging of pine trees, the sustenance of the lake is threatened by the drop in the water levels in the recent years. The closest village from the lake is Lutsam and provides a means to stay and camp to enjoy the beauty of this lake. Regular public transport services are available between Phek and other districts of Nagaland.