Lakes in Nepal

Lake Cluster Phewa Lake Pokhara’s best-known lake, loved for boating, Annapurna reflections, lakeside walks and the island temple of Tal Barahi. Pokhara Lake Cluster Begnas Lake A quieter Pokhara Valley lake around 16 km from Phewa, surrounded by hills, greenery and local lake settlements. Pokhara Lake Cluster Rupa Lake A quieter Pokhara Valley lake separated from Begnas by the Rupakot ridge, with wetland scenery and mountain views from nearby high points. Pokhara High Altitude Lake Rara Lake A remote high-altitude lake inside Rara National Park, known for blue water, forested hills, birdlife and Karnali wilderness. Mugu / Karnali Sacred High Altitude Lake Gosaikunda Lake A sacred alpine lake in Langtang National Park, central to Hindu pilgrimage and Langtang trekking routes. Rasuwa High Altitude Lake System Gokyo Lakes A high-Himalayan lake system in the Everest region, commonly visited on Gokyo trekking itineraries. Solukhumbu High Altitude Lake Phoksundo Lake A striking high-altitude lake in Shey-Phoksundo National Park, associated with Dolpo trekking and remote Himalayan culture. Dolpa Glacial Lake Tilicho Lake A famous high-altitude lake in Manang, commonly added to Annapurna Circuit-style trekking plans. Manang Wetland Lake System Beeshazar and Associated Lakes A Ramsar-listed wetland lake system connected to Chitwan’s forest, wildlife and birdwatching landscape. Chitwan Terai Wetland Ghodaghodi Lake Area A far-western Terai Ramsar wetland and lake area important for biodiversity and local conservation. Kailali Reservoir Wetland Jagadishpur Reservoir A Ramsar-listed reservoir wetland in Nepal’s Terai, especially relevant for birdwatching and wetland conservation. Kapilvastu Mid Hill Wetland Mai Pokhari A Ramsar-listed mid-hill wetland in Ilam with ecological and cultural importance. Ilam