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, Tilicho,Ttchorolpa  etc., are majestic in extent and beauty. Rara in Mugu district of western Nepal is the country  largest lake. Phewa at Pokhara , in Kaski Distrect,is another equally famous lake. Kaski is known as Seven lakes's District. likewise, 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. From lakes we can get many kinds of benefits. We must save & develop them. Our small attain will be great help for country.