famous lakes in nepal

LIST OF  FAMOUS LAKES  IN NEPAL

• Phewa lake
• Rara lake
• Sh-Foksundo lake
• Begnas lake 
• rupa lake
• Tilicho lake
• Tilicho lake  (highest lakes in Nepal and world)
• Ghodaghodi Lake
• Bishazari Lake
• Baikhunde Lake
• Jhilmila Lake
• Jagdishpur Lake
• Rani lake
• Taudah lake (Kathmandu);
• Rigm lake
• Indrasarobar lake
• cho-rolpa lake
• kalchuman lake
• rukche lake
• Kal lake
• Pugel Lake
• Dumwa lake
• Nanda Bhaulu lake
• Maidi lake
• Gaduwa lake
• Jalpa lake
• gaida lake
• khari Barah lake
• betkot lake
• banjari lake
• Suke Tal  (Palpa)
• Satyavati Tal (Palpa)
• Khaptad Tal (Doti);
• Barakune Tal (Dang),
• Syarpu Tal (Rukum);
• Surma Sarowar (Bajhang);
• Katuwal Daha (Lalitpur)
• Nag Daha (Lalitpur);
• Jagdulla Daha (Dolpa),
• Soon Daha (Dolpa),
• Giri Daha (Dolpa),
• Shankha Daha (Dolpa)
• Chamakuni Daha (Dolpa);
• Kuvinde Daha (Salyan);
• Rudra Tal (Baglung);
• Kalchhuma Tal (Gorkha);
• Rani Daha (Syangja);
• Siswa Tal (Kapilvastu)
• Bijuwa Tal (Kapilvastu);
• Mujura Tal (Chitwan),
• Kasara Tal (Chitwan),
• Tamor Tal (Chitwan)
• Munda Tal (Chitwan) 
• Gosaikunda, (glacial lakes in Nepal)
• Bhairabkunda,  (glacial lakes in Nepal)
• Gopalkunda,  (glacial lakes in Nepal)
• Dudhkunda,  (glacial lakes)
• Damodarkunda,  (glacial lakesl)
• Saraswatikunda,  (glacial lakes)
• Ganeshkunda,  (glacial lakes)
• Dudhpokhari,  (glacial lakes)
• Panchpokhari,  (glacial lakes)
• Tinpokhari .  (glacial lakes)
• Ox-bow lakes

phewa lake:- 

Area: 4.43 km²
Surface elevation: 742 m
Length: 17 km
Width: 9 km
Mean depth: 8.60 m

Cities: Pokhara, Sarankot, Dhikur Pokhari


                        it  is the second largest lake in Nepal measuring 105m by 4 km.Boat trip in the lovely Phewa Lake is the foremost attraction of Pokhara. Paddling out into the middle of the lake is a nice way to spend a quite afternoon. Phewa lake is the largest lake in Pokhara valley and the second largest lake in Nepal. Encircled by Sarangkot and Kaskikot hills, the lake holds a pagoda-style temple. Another attraction is the reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre and Annapurna range on the crystal clear water of the lake. While boating in Phewa Lake, you can see several varitiies of fish.


Rara lake

1. Area: 9.8 km²

   Surface elevation: 3,000 m

   Length: 5.1 km

   Width: 2.7 km

   Volume: 0.98 km³

   Shore length: 14.3 km

                                            Rara Lake lies at an altitude of 2,990 m (9,810 ft) above sea level, has a water surface of 10.8 km2 (4.2 sq mi), a maximum depth of 167 m (548 ft), is 5.1 km (3.2 mi) long and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) wide. It drains into the Mugu Karnali River via the Nijar River. Its water quality is characterized by high pH, conductivity and total hardness. It was reported to be very slightly polluted and was classified as oligotrophic in limnological terms. It is polluted due to wastes produced during festivals by visiting locals and tourists

Summer is quite pleasant but winter is cold. The best visiting time to the lake is September/October and April to May. From December to March, the temperatures go low below the freezing point, and heavy snowfall occur up to one meter, blocking the way to the lake. April to June is warm in this region..IT located in the Jumla and Mugu Districts.


MAPS OF RARA LAKE CLICK HERE



BEGNAS LAKE

Surface elevation: 650 m
Mean depth: 6.60 m

Cities: Lekhnath, Begnas, Shisuwa

Begnas Lake is a freshwater lake in Lekhnath municipality of Kaski district of Nepal located in the south-east of the Pokhara Valley. The lake is the second largest, after Phewa lake, among the eight lakes in Pokhara Valley...Begnas Lake area with a number of resorts is a popular destination for tourists visiting Pokhara. The water from the lake is used for irrigation and some parts of the lake are used as caged fisheries.

                           Tilicho lake


Coordinates 28°41′00″N 83°51′24″ECoordinates: 28°41′00″N 83°51′24″E
Type Glacial lake
Basin countries Nepal
Max. length 4 km
Max. width 1.2 km
Surface area 4.8 Sq.Km
Average depth 85 m
Water volume 156 million liter (Fresh Water)

Surface elevation 4919 m

Tilicho Lake is one of the highest Lakes in the world.It is 4,919 m high in the Annapurna region.This trek trail follow Annapurna circuit trek until Manag villagae and after Manang you will trek less tourists visited area so you are out of crowed by Annapurna circuit is very popular trekking in Nepal. Tilicho Lake and Mesokanto La pass trekking is normal to hard trekking with different passes in Annapurna region but it is very exciting with different taste of nature. You can pass the Mesokanta La pass via tilicho  lake.

Tilicho Lake is the destination of one of the most popular side hikes of the Annapurna Circuit trek. The hike takes additional 3-4 days. No camping is required, as new lodges have been built between Manang and the lake. Final approach to the lake is done in a day hike from the lodge at Tilicho Base Camp.