Lakes Around Pokhara
Lakes with crystal clear water are the other
objects of attraction. The name "Pokhara"
meaning the valley of the lakes is itself
derived from "Pokhari" which literally means a
lake. There are eight lakes namely Phewa, Begnas,
Rupa, Maidi, Khaste, Gunde, Dipang and Kamal
Pokhari - inside the valley. Phewa, Begnas and
Rupa are three lakes worth visiting. The
following is the list of major lakes.
| Lakes |
Area |
Orientation |
| Phewa Lake |
4.43 sq.km |
NW-SE |
| Begnas Lake |
3.00 sq.km |
NE-SE |
|
Rupa Lake |
1.02 sq.km |
NE-SE |
| Deepang Lake |
0.64 sq.km |
NE-SE |
| Maidi Tal |
0.64 sq.km |
NE-SE |
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