List of lakes of Nepal

Comprehensive list of all lakes of Nepal.

Rara Lake: The Lake ( also called Mahendra Daha) is located in Karnali Zone,Jumla and Mugu District and is the Biggest and the deepest lake of Nepal with length of 5. 2 km, breadth of 2 km and depth of 167 m. It lies at about 3200m above sea level with total area of 10.4 Square kilometers. This lake reflects the shadow of Sisne and Kanj[1] irowa mountains enhancing its beauty.[2][3][4][5]

She-Phoksundo Lake: This lake is located in Dolpa District of Karnali Zone in the lap of Kanjirowa mountain. This lake stands at 3900m above sea level.It is 4.8 km long, 1.5 km wide and depth of 145 m. This lake is named as "Rigmo" locally.

Fewa Lake: This lake is located in Pokhara, Kaski District of Gandaki Zone and is the very important lake for tourism. This is the 2nd biggest lake of Nepal and is 4.8 km long, 1 km wide and total area of 4sq. km. This lake reflects the shadow of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Mountains, showing uncomparable beauty of nature.

Tilicho Lake: This is the highest lake of Nepal standing at 4919m from mean sea level. It is located at Manang District of Gandaki Zone. Its length is 4 km and breadth is 1.4 km. This lake was also proposed for the highest lake of the World, but became unsuccessful later.

Indra Sarowar: This is an artificial lake constructed for the hydropower reserviour of Kulekhani Hydropower Project is the Memory of Her Majesty's Princess Indra Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah. It is located in Makwanpur district with an Area of 7 km2.

Man Sarowar (Gosain Kunda): It is located in the southernmost point of Tibet near the Nepal-Tibet border and is one of the Pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhist religions as it is stated as Lord Shiva's lake and the idol of Lord Shiva at the mid of the lake makes it true to some extent. It is known as "Pamchu" in Tibet and as "Manslu Ochu" in China. In newari culture, a 5-day trek called "Silu" to destination Man Sarowar is performed for a single dive in it to wash out all the sins. It is believed that " married Couple" should not go to the lake together.

Kamal Daha: It is one of the beautiful lake of Nepal which is located in Saptari district. This lake lies in Saptakoshi Municipality near to Bhagni Maleth and Chandra Canal. It is surrounded by the Chure Ranges saal forest from 3 sides and Chandra Canal from another side. Its area is about 2 km2. It is popular for Red Lotus flower and another few aquatic fruits. Beside these, it is also famous for local breed cat fish and another aquatic animals. Now, this lake is protected by the committee for lake preservation, Saptakoshi Municipality, DDC Saptari and nearby community people.

Bhojpur

6 kal pokhari

Dhankuta

Ilam

Jhapa

Khotang

Morang

Panchthar

Sankhuwasabha

[6]

Saptari

Siraha

Solukhumbu

Sunsari

Taplejung

Tehrathum

Udayapur

Bara

Bhaktapur

Chitwan

Dhading

Ganga Jamuna Tal

Dhanusha

Dolakha

Kathmandu

Lalitpur

Mahottari

Makwanpur

Nuwakot

Parsa

Ramechaap

Rasuwa

Rautahat

Sarlahi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienjjUXtESU&feature=youtu.be

"NADHI TAAL" A unique property of Chandranagar VDC has a splendid historical heritage which is known as "Nadhi Taal." It's about 12/13 km far away from Malangwa, the headquarter of Sarlahi district to the East-North direction. It is largest lake of Sarlahi District.

As an inhabitant of Chandranagar VDC, today I m very much glad to know that the "Nadhi Taal" is on developing way. The infrastructure of this lake has been privileged by Nepal Army supporting by CDO, concerned ministry, elite and intellectual persons of VDC are genuinely great personalities becoz they have done very great work.. So, I would like to express my warm welcome and thank to all who have involved and being involved directly or indirectly to help for developing the "Nadhi Taal." Obviously the contribution of Nepal Army is unremarkable and unforgettable. They have done very fantastic job. So, the best hats off to all the army staff of the Sarlahi regiment. Now, we the youth of Chandranagar VDC has to come up and spend all the effortness for the develipment of this lake. Its our responsibility to take in high altitude the name and fame of "Nadhi Taal" having strong unity and great co-operation.

Sindhuli

Sindhupalchowk

Arghakhanchi

Baglung

Gorkha

Gulmi

bunapokhari

Kapilvastu

Kaski

Lamjung

Manang

Dhumba lake

Myagdi

Nawalparasi

Palpa

Parbat

Rupandehi

Syangja

Panchase taal

Tanahu

Dang

Dolpa

Humla

सेलिमा च्छो

Mugu

Rukum

Salyan

Surkhet

Bajhang

1. Surma Sarovar

Darchula

lipu lake.

Doti

1. Khaptad Lake 2. Alitaal 3. Chatiwan Lake

Kailali

Kanchanpur

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.nepallake.gov.np/edr.php
  2. ↑ http://www.geocities.ws/gknepaleyn/data/data/lakes.html
  3. ↑ http://www.nepalvista.com/features/lakes-of-nepal.php
  4. ↑ http://www.ntnc.org.np/sites/default/files/publicaations/lake1.pdf
  5. ↑ http://www.nepallake.gov.np/edr.php
  6. ↑ MB Limbu, Sankhuwasabha tourism Development Centre

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