1. RARA LAKE
Rara the deepest lake of Nepal lies in the altitude of about 2,990 meters above the sea level. The fresh water is expanded about 5 kms in length and 3
kilometers in width. The lake is best visiting time to the lake is September/October and April/May.
Rara lake being surrounded by the rara national park, it has unique floral and faunal importance with
rare and vulnerable species. It has been the popular rough route in western Nepal for trekkers. Situated
at the high altitude the way of culture and scenery is quite different from the rest part of Nepal. The
pine, spruce and juniper forest with snow capped Himalayan peaks enhance the attraction of the
trekkers.
2. Fewa LAKE
Phewa lake lies at the altitude of 742 meters (2,434 ft) above the sea level covering an area of
5.23km2.The Annapurna range on the north is only about 28 km (linear distance) away from the lake,
and the lake is famous for the reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks of the
Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on its surface. The Taal Barahi Temple is situated on an island in
the lake. Phewa lake and water sport is the main attractions of the Pokhara city and the north shore of
the lake has developed into a tourist district.
3. BEGNAS LAKE
Another tourist attraction of western Nepal i
s Begnas Lake, situated around the beautiful city Pokhara.
It conserves the different birds which have come to Nepal during the time of bird migration. Begnas
lake is suitable for water sport, typical Nepali western culture and fresh water boating. To the north
and northeast are the great Himalayan peaks, below which lie terraced paddy field and Begnas Lake a
great natural attraction.
4. SHEY PHOKSUNDO LAKE
Shey Phoksundo (Phoksundo Lake) Lake is an alpine fresh water lake in Nepal’s Shey Phoksundo
National Park. It lies about 3610M (11,849 ft) & covered the 1.91 sq meters area. The lake is the
ending point of one of the most famous & adventurous trek named Dolpo trek. Near the lake there are
some village where most people are inspired by Tibetan culture & language.
5. TILICHO LAKE
Tilicho Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, in the 4,919M in Manang district of Nepal. It
covers the 4.8 Sq.Km areas. It is the ending point of the Annapurna circuit trek. Tilicho conserves the
Himalayan flora and fauna and other high altitude fresh water species. It is also known for night
camping, mountain cycling through the Thorong la pass. During the trek time trekkers will cross the
Kaligandagi River & its gorge.
6. GOSAIKUNDA
Gosaikunda is another beautiful lake that lies in the Russia district inside the Langtang National Park.
It is located at an altitude of 4,380 m and covered 4.0 sq km area. The lake is an origin of Trishuli
river, fast flowing river & most famous for rafting. Gosaikundaarea has been delineated as a Hindu
religious site. Every year on the occasion of Janai Purnima, when thousands of pilgrims from Nepal
and India visit the area. It is believed to have formed from the digging of the land by the Trishul of
lord Shiva. It is also one of the popular trekking routes.
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