The Best Lakes in Nepal – A Hidden Gem Beyond the Mountains
A lot of the time readers think that Nepal is all about mountains but they underestimate the beauty of lakes. There are a variety of lakes all around the country. The Trek Nepal would like to take an opportunity to talk about the best lakes in Nepal.
As the mountain ranges in Nepal lie in the north part of India it is evident that there will be plenty of rivers and lakes. The beautiful part of the lake is the fact that they remains calm without depreciating their beauty to a bit.
With so many lakes all around the country, it is hard to list some of them. But The Trek Nepal through this blog would love to talk about the most beautiful ones.
Rara Lake
Probably the most iconic in the list of best lakes in Nepal, Rara Lake lies in the most remote areas of Nepal. It is located between the Jumla and Mugu districts of the Karnali region. This is the deepest lake in Nepal with covers an area of 9.8 km.
The major landmark around the area is the Rara National Park. The lake is covered around with the most conifer forest which adds to the astute beauty. Autumn and spring are the best season to visit Rara.
Gosaikunda Lake
Talking about lakes let’s move the focus toward a religious lake in closer proximity to the capital. Gosaikunda Lake lies in the Langtang National Park region at the Rasuwa district. You will find more than 100 lakes around the Gosaikunda lake.
Hindus believe that Gosaikunda was created by Lord Shiva to drink water after the poison. You can reach Gosaikunda easily by trekking. This is an easy trek and can be done in any season.
Tilicho Lake
One of the highest altitudes and the best lakes in Nepal is Tilicho Lake. Being at a higher altitude it is hard to conquer the Tilicho Lake. It remains at an altitude of 4919m. During winter the lake is filled with beautiful snow covering.
Tilicho lies 55 km away from Pokhara. It is in the Annapurna circuit trek region. The journey to Tilicho will be separated from Jagat. You will need to be physically fit to reach Tilicho and come back safely.
Shey Phoksundo Lake
Probably one of the most delightful lakes in the list of best lakes in Nepal is Shey Phoksundo Lake. Staring down at an altitude of 3611m, Shey Phoksundo is situated in the Dolpa region. Similarly, you will also find Shey Phoksundo National Park nearby.
Like Gosaikunda, Shey Phoksundo has major religious importance to the Buddhist people. With 20 stupas and gompa all around, Shey Phoksundo is a delight for all the trekkers to visit.
Bish Hazari Lake
Bish Hazari Lake is situated in the Terai belt of Nepal but it has major importance in the life of local people. As a result of that this lake comes into the list of best lakes of Nepal. Bish Hazari Lake is situated at an altitude of 286m.
After you complete the Chitwan jungle safari you will have ample time to enjoy this lake. You can find various mammals, birds, and reptiles around this lake. Completing the Chitwan visit with The Trek Nepal will provide you with an option to enjoy this place.
Phewa Lake
Pokhara and Phewa Lake are synonyms of Nepal. When you talk about Pokhara you can’t miss this lake. Previously it was called Baidam Tal and later renamed Phewa. A still-water lake, Phewa Lake emerged at the Rana regime in Nepal.
Breathtaking mountain peaks like Machapuchhre, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri along with Tal Barahi temple are the major attractions of Phewa Lake. The nightlife and vibe of Phewa Lake are beautiful and international tourists love to visit it.
Panch Pokhari
Panchpokhari is famously the combination of 5 lakes which is situated at an altitude of 4100m. This is a very famous pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists which is located at the foothills of Jugal Himal.
During the time of Bhadra Ekadashi to JanaiPurnima, Panch Pokhari is termed to be the most sacred lake in the country. The full moon view from the lake is surreal and religious at the same time. During your visit to Panchpokhari, you will come across Langtang National Park which has a major collection of rare animals.
Birendra Tal
A lake that originates from the foothills of a glacier in Manaslu is Birendra Tal. This is located in the western part of Nepal. Through moderate trekking activity, you can easily reach Birendra Tal. It is located at an altitude of 3690m.
If you are enthralled by the icy water and want to take a bath this could be the perfect spot. The lake is named after the famous king of Nepal, King Birendra. Birendra Tal has major significance for the people of Samagaon.
Kapuche Lakes
Let’s get into the glacial lakes one after the other. In the list of best lakes of Nepal, Kapuche Lake always comes into the list. This lake is situated at the base of Annapurna II and IV along with Lamjung Himal.
Located in the Kaski district trekkers can easily reach the spot from Pokhara. It is quite deep as the depth touches 40m quite easily. Trekkers are advised to go either during spring or autumn as the water freezes during winter.
Gokyo Lakes
The last name in the list of best lakes in Nepal is the Gokyo Lakes. A total of 6 glacial lakes make one Gokyo Lake. This particular lake is situated between 4700m-5000m which is pretty high for a normal trekker/
Be it Hindu or Buddhist this lake has religious importance for both of them. You will have to book for the Everest region trek if you want to visit Gokyo Lake. It lies in the Solukhumbu region with the most spectacular views.
Visiting these lakes of Nepal can be hard for many. As a result of that be fully prepared for the lake visit before you go there. Be mentally and physically abundant to complete such a journey as it could be overwhelming.