lakes of nepal

Lakes of Nepal.



There are number of lakes and tanks of glacial and tectonic origin in Nepal. Mountain lakes like Rara, Phoksundo, Phewa etc., are majestic in extent and beauty.

Rara in Mugu district of western Nepal is the country largest lake. Phewa at Pokhara is another equally famous lake. Phoksundo in Dolpa Distric is yet another big lake but is less well known than Phewa Lake due to its difficult approach. Rupa tal and Begnas tal (Pokhara), Gaduwal tal (Chitwan), Satyavati Tal (Palpa), Khaptad tal (Doti), Barhakunetal (Dang), Surma Sarobar (Bajhang) and Tilicho tal (Manang) are some of Nepals other well-known lakes.

Gosainkunda and other lakes in the Langtang Himal region are of religious significance.

Nepal Mojor Lakes.

Lake
Category
Location
Water Surface

Rara Tal
Mountain Lake
Mugu District
1000

Phewa Tal
Mid-hill lake
Pokhara
523

Gosainkunda Tal
Mountain lake
Himal region


Pokshundo Tal
Mountain lake
Dopla District
180


Other Popular Lakes.

Mid-hill Lakes.
Low Land Lakes.

Begnas Tal
Rupia Tal

Maidee Tal
Halkhoria Tal

Khaste Tal
Beesh Hazar Tal

Deepang Tal
Gaindhawa Tal

Syarpu Tal
Budhi Tal

Rupa Tal
Sakhunia Tal

Rokum Tal
Badhaiya Tal

Mahadev Tal
Nakhrodi Tal

Kailali
Gadhbhijala Tal



Activities.......
Nepal lakes are famous for their crystal clear water, scenic backgrounds and the adventure activities that they offer. Cited below are two of the activities that keep you fresh and vigorous like the blue waters of the lakes themselves.

Boating.

The Phewa, Begnas and Rupa lakes provide enough space for boating experiences. Phewa Lake is Pokhara's prime attraction for photographers, boaters and shore side strollers. Visitors love sending an hour or two rowing (or being rowed by one of the local boats men) through the many inlets, with a visit to the Varahi island temple.

Fishing....

With approximately 118 varieties of fresh water fish found in the Himalayan waters of Nepal, fishing can be really exciting. Mahaseer is the most commonly sought sport fish, besides mountain stream trout-like varieties and lowland water species. Pokhara's crystal clear lakes are the best for fishing.