LAKES

There are many lakes and springs in Nepal which have peculiarities of their own. It is not that the number of lakes in Nepal is important, but their location, features and peculiarities are noteworthy and interesting. Many of the lakes are visited by tourists, nature lovers and all by amassing enough courage and undergoing adventurous feats. Many lakes are formed by glaciers, landslides and even by earthquakes and so on. A number of lakes are amazingly beautiful or surrounded by beautiful sceneries. Some are famous for historic or cultural importance where as others are peculiar in features, locations and or altitude. Scattered throughout the country, some of the famous lakes are listed below:- 

1. Rara Lake of Karnali zone

2. Phoksumdo Lake of Dolpo district

3. Tilijo lake

4. Fewa Lake of Pokhara city

5. Rupa Lake of Kaski district

6. Begnas Lake of Kaski district

7. Jagdual Lake. situated in the west of Kanjiroba Himal, This lake is
one and half kilometre in breadth and 3 kilometres in length. 

8. Dipand Lake situated in the Pokhara Valley. 

9. Satyavati Lake in Palpa. 

10. Mandan Lake also in Palpa. 

11. Kamini Lake in Bara district. 

12. Suram Sarovar in Bajhang. 

13. Barhakune Lake in Dang. 

14. Sapru Lake in Jajarkot