Lakes in Nepal

Nov 16 2023
lakes in Nepal Hills
Nepal is a landlocked country in Southern Asia, between China and India. It is one of the most fascinating countries in the world with its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, towering Pagodas, spectacular Himalayan Ranges with worlds highest peaks It contains eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest – the world’s tallest – on the border with Tibet.

Rara Lakes

Rara Lakes

Rara Lake (2980 m) is situated in the remote Karnali region in the north-west of Nepal and is centerpiece of Rara Lake National Park. Rara Lake is Nepal’s largest lake and is a clear blue mountain lake with juniper, spruce and pine trees along its shores and snowcapped peaks in the distance.

We fly in to Jumla and the first part of the trek takes us through forests and over alpine meadows with herds of sheep and goats. After three days we reach the stunning Rara Lake with fantastic views of Dolpo and Tibetan mountains across the deep blue water. We spend a day exploring the area with abundant wildlife and enjoy the quiet beaches and the views.

The four day return trek to Jumla takes us through remote villages and alpine pastures with great views of the mountain ranges on the border to Tibet and southern part of Humla.

Fewa Lakes

Fewa Tal

Phewa Tal or Fewa Tal is surrounded by a combination of monkey-filled forests and the high white peaks. Fewa Lake is 1.5 kilometer long and second largest lake in Nepal. Most of the tour operators, trekking operators and hotels of Pokhara Nepal are located on the lakeside.

Mandy hotels of pokhara have traditional layout which attracted the internal as well as the foreign tourists. The reflections in the mirror-like water in the early mornings are something you must see at least once before you die.

You may Hire a boat and row yourself across the lake (or hire a local to do it for you – there are some fine and funny times to be had on this lake, even in the middle of the night!). hara Nepal are located on the lakeside.

Gosaikunda lake

Gosaikunda lake

It is a glacier lake in Langtang. It is 2 to 3 days trekking from Dhunche. According to Puran Gosaikunda lake was created by Lord Shiva by his Trident. He had to drink water after intake of Halahal or Kalkut poison. He has to digest the Kalkut poison which was the product obtained from Samundramanthan by Gods and Ashurs.

The most auspicious day for the Pilgrimage is Shrawan Purnima in July.

Shey Phoksundo

Shey Phoksundo

Shey Phoksundo Lake starts from Dunai, and takes a little over 20 hours spread over three days to reach there. It is a tiring walk first, all along the Bheri river and then the Phoksundo khola from Suligad all the way to the top. The trail from the gateway of the Park to the lake is striking.

The lake’s surface is azure and pure on clear days. In addition, the lush green surroundings, the mountains, the cool breeze all combined to reach us to the height of 3660 m. Before the lake you will have a glimpse of the breathtaking waterfall, just 10 minutes from the turquoise lake.

The lake is surrounded by hills on all sides. It is the pristine and unspoilt beauty of the lake which is the highest and deepest and second largest (after Rara Lake) lake of the country. On clear sky it is possible to see the three glaciers. The sight is really breathtaking.

Tilicho Lake

Tilicho Lake

Tilicho Lake is the highest lake in the world at 5200m. The lake lies on the north side of the Annapurna Himal, just below Tilicho Peak (7134m). Biking to this Lake is just introduced to the adventure and experienced Bikers as the route rises to the Mesukantu-La pass at 5,300m.

This Biking adventure is an exciting and adventurous into Himalayan trails from 970 m. to 5416 m.

The trip starts with drive to Besisahar and ends in Pokhara and the trail is 40 t0 95 % ride able depending on the place. We welcome the Bikers looking for such a trip probably not done before to be proud of yourself of biking through a Himalayan country.

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