LAKES OF NEPAL | BEAUTIFUL LAKES IN NEPAL

 Nepal, the world’s richest country in terms of beauty and natural resources. It is a country of not only mountains and Himalayas but also a country of Lakes. Nepal offers some of the most beautiful lakes in the world and these lakes are a major attraction for the tourism of Nepal. Many tourists every year travel to Nepal for enjoying the mesmerizing sight of natural beauties of Nepal.

List Of The Most Beautiful Lakes Of Nepal

Tilicho Lake

Tilicho Lake is one of the beautiful Lakes of Nepal. The lake is located in the Manang District, known as the highest lake in the world. It lies at the highest altitude of 4919 m above sea level. Tilicho lake is a popular tourist destination that is in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. Tilicho lake is one of the most beautiful lakes and it has become a popular destination for many travelers to see the world’s highest Lake.

Gosainkunda Lake

Gosainkunda is also one of the biggest alpine freshwater lakes. It lies at an altitude of 4, 380 meters in the Langtang National Park, Rasuwa district. Tourists can experience the mesmerizing view of the Gosainkunda area. The lake also reflects religious and cultural values as well. According to Hindu mythology, Gosainkunda is the home of Lord Shiva and Gauri. The devotees come from different places in order to take a holy bath on the occasion of Janai Purnima and Ganga Dashara.

Shey Phoksundo

Shey Phoksundo lake is located in the Dolpa district. This famous Nepalese lake is at 3,615 meters above sea level. The lake is categorized under the Ramsar site. Despite its geographic and climate difficulty, it is a beautiful treasure of Nepal because of its magnificent scenario.

Phewa Lake

Phewa Lake is one of the freshwater lakes and popular tourist attractions in Nepal. It is the most visited, and renowned sites of Nepal. It is also known as “Baidam Tal”. The most amazing sight of this lake is Tal Barahi temple which resides at the heart of Phewa lake. It also holds the majestic reflection of the Machhapuchhre Mountains. Paragliding is one of the famous sports to fly over the Fewa lake.

Gokyo Lakes

Gokyo Lake is one of the beautiful lakes in Nepal. It is located in the Sagarmatha National Park in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. It lies at an altitude of 4700-5000 meters above sea level. The most amazing high-altitude lakes of Nepal, Situated in the shadow of the world’s sixth-highest mountain, Cho Oyu. The lake is the world’s purest and highest freshwater. The lakes are popular pilgrimage sites for the Hindu and Buddhist followers. The devotees come from different places in order to take a holy bath, especially in Janai Purnima and Gangadashara festivals. Gokyo lake can be reached within two days of a walk from Namche Bazaar through the Gokyo Lakes Trek. Many national and international tourists visit this lake.

Rara Lake

Rara Lake is the biggest and deepest freshwater lake in Nepal. It is located in remote area Mugu districts. It lies at an altitude of 2,990 m above sea level. The most striking thing about the lake is its ability to change different colors during the light of day. Rara Lake is surrounded by Rara National Park, has unique floral and faunal importance with rare and vulnerable species. The best visiting time to the lake is September/October and April to May.

Tsho Rolpa Lake

Tsho Rolpa is one of the biggest glacial lakes in Nepal. The lake, which is located at an altitude of 4,580 m in the Dolakha District. This trek route might be challenging, it is beautiful because of its magnificent scenario. Tsho Rolpa, where the local village culture and excellent mountain views can be explored.