List of lakes of Nepal

Comprehensive list of all lakes of Nepal.

Rara Lake: The Lake ( also called Mahendra Daha) is located in Karnali Zone,Jumla and Mugu District and is the Biggest and the deepest lake of Nepal with length of 5. 2 km, breadth of 2 km and depth of 167 m. It lies at about 3200m above sea level with total area of 10.4 Square kilometers. This lake reflects the shadow of Sisne and Kanj irowa mountains enhancing its beauty.

She-Phoksundo Lake: This lake is located in Dolpa District of Karnali Zone in the lap of Kanjirowa mountain. This lake stands at 3900m above sea level.It is 4.8 km long, 1.5 km wide and depth of 145 m. This lake is named as "Rigmo" locally.

Fewa Lake: This lake is located in Pokhara, Kaski District of Gandaki Zone and is the very important lake for tourism. This is the 2nd biggest lake of Nepal and is 4.8 km long, 1 km wide and total area of 4sq. km. This lake reflects the shadow of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Mountains, showing uncomparable beauty of nature.

Tilicho Lake: This is the highest lake of Nepal standing at 4919m from mean sea level. It is located at Manang District of Gandaki Zone. Its length is 4 km and breadth is 1.4 km. This lake was also proposed for the highest lake of the World, but became unsuccessful later.

Indra Sarowar: This is an artificial lake constructed for the hydropower reserviour of Kulekhani Hydropower Project is the Memory of Her Majesty's Princess Indra Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah. It is located in Makwanpur district with an Area of 7 km².

Man Sarowar (Gosain Kunda): It is located in the southernmost point of Tibet near the Nepal-Tibet border and is one of the Pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhist religions as it is stated as Lord Shiva's lake and the idol of Lord Shiva at the mid of the lake makes it true to some extent. It is known as "Pamchu" in Tibet and as "Manslu Ochu" in China. In newari culture, a 5-day trek called "Silu" to destination Man Sarowar is performed for a single dive in it to wash out all the sins. It is believed that " married Couple" should not go to the lake together.

Kamal Daha: It is one of the beautiful lake of Nepal which is located in Saptari district. This lake lies in Saptakoshi Municipality near to Bhagni Maleth and Chandra Canal. It is surrounded by the Chure Ranges saal forest from 3 sides and Chandra Canal from another side. Its area is about 2 km². It is popular for Red Lotus flower and another few aquatic fruits. Beside these, it is also famous for local breed cat fish and another aquatic animals. Now, this lake is protected by the committee for lake preservation, Saptakoshi Municipality, DDC Saptari and nearby community people.

Bhojpur

• 1. Chyangre Pokhari (Panchakanya Pokhari)
• 2. Haas Pokhari
• 3. Manedanda Pokhari
• 4. Nira Pokhari
• 5. Salpa Pokhari

6 kal pokhari

Dhankuta

• 1. Marga Pokhari
• 2. Rani Tal

Ilam

• 1. Gore Pokhari (Seti Devi)
• 2. Mai Pokhari (Ramsar Site, 2009)
• 3. Ashok Pokhari
• 4. Suke Pokhari
• 5. Jor Pokhari
• 6. Antu Pokhari
• 7. Uttare Pokhari
• 8. Jhyau Pokhari
• 9. Aahal Pokhari
• 10.Uttare Pokhari

Jhapa

• 1. Lajeko Badh
• 2. Arna Khadi
• 3. Indreni Tal
• 4. Mahadev Than Badh
• 5. Dadagaun Badh
• 6. Dudamari Badh (I)
• 7. Dudamari Badh (II) Kunwar Tol
• 8. Lahure Badh
• 9. Katahare Badh
• 10. Pagari Badh
• 11. Banyani Badh
• 12. Devi Paini
• 13. Deunia Khadi
• 14. Pathriya Khadi
• 15. Kechana Rani Pokhari
• 16. Dhanusha Pokhari
• 17. Arjundhara
• 18. Jamunkhadi
• 19. Dhamala Badh

Khotang

• 1. Bane Pokhari
• 2. Baraha Pokhari
• 3. Chhitta Pokhari
• 4. Homma Pokhari
• 5. Indreni Pokhari
• 6. Kaali Pokhari
• 7. Laamche Pokhari

Morang

• 1. Betna Tal
• 2. Dhanpalgadi
• 3. Rajarani Pokhari
• 4. Sunbarsi Pokhari
• 5. Rani Pokhari Katahari

Panchthar

• 1. Hile Pokhari
• 2. Suke Pokhari
• 3. Gunte Pokhari
• 4. Harkote Pokhari
• 5. Lam Pokhari
• 6. Dabala Pokhari
• 7. Jor Pokhari A
• 8. Jor Pokhari B
• 9. Suke Pokhari B

Sankhuwasabha

• 1. Ghante Pokhari
• 2. Lam Pokhari
• 3. Gupha Pokhari
• 4. Panch Pokhari
• 5. Lampokhari
• 6. Khopi Pokhari
• 7. Savapokhari
• 8. Bhute Pokhari
• 9. Jaljala Pokhari
• 10. Baulaha Pokhari
• 11. PachPokhari
• 12. Ratto Pokhari
• 13. Dudhpokhari
• 14. Siddhapokhari
• 15. Sano Pokhari
• 16. Thulo Pokhari
• 17. Tato Chhanju Pokhri
• 18. Banduke Pokhari
• 19. KalPokhaari
• 20. Akle Pokhari
• 21 Tinpokhari
• 22. Nunriri Pokhari
• 23. Khuisi Pokhari
• 24. Metalung Pokhari
• 25. Thampokhari
• 26. Sadhu Pokhari
• 27. Thulo Tatopni Spring (Nundhaki)

Saptari

• 1. Kamal Daha
• 2. Jhola Daha (Gopit Ganga)
• 3. Lohajara Thakur Daha
• 4. Purni Pokhari
• 5. Sakuwayi Pokhari
• 6. Singaya Dhar
• 7. Singrahi Pokhari
• 8. Thani Pokhari
• 9. Bagmohi Nadi
• 10. Mutni Nadi
• 11. Ghordha Nadi

Siraha

• 1. Aada Pokhari
• 2. Baban Tol Pokhari
• 3. Beli Pokhari
• 4. Bishnupur Pokhari
• 5. Dewal Pokhari
• 6. Kamal Daha
• 7. Mahadev Pokhari
• 8. Manik Daha
• 9. Narahiya Pokhari
• 10. Naya Bandh
• 11. Patari Pokhari
• 12. Purni Pokhari
• 13. Rajdevi Pokhari

Solukhumbu

• 1. Phurke Pokhari
• 2. Suke Pokhari
• 3. Gokyo Lake Series (Ramsar Site)

Sunsari

• 1. Barju Tal
• 2. Daita Pokhari
• 3. Magar Daha

Taplejung

• 1. Kali Pokhari `A`
• 2. Kali Pokhari `B`
• 3. Suke Pokhari

Tehrathum

• 1. Chichiling Pokhari
• 2. Panchakanya Chhather Pokhari
• 3. Mudke Aahal
• 4. Marga Pokhari

Udayapur

• 1. Belha Gavi
• 2. Dhar Pokhari
• 3. Rautamai Pokhari
• 4. Taple Pokhari

Bara

• 1. Gadiganga Taal
• 2. Halkhoria Lake
• 3. Ishara Pokhari
• 4. Jharkhuria Lake
• 5. Kamini Daha
• 6. Ramjanaki Pokhari
• 7. Sohiri Lake

Bhaktapur

• 1. Kamal Pokhari
• 2. Naag Pokhari
• 3. Nu Pukhu
• 4. Bodegaun Ponds
• 5. Siddha Pokhari

Chitwan

• 1. Anjana Taal
• 2. Beeshazari Taal (Ramsar Site)
• 3. Ghaila Taal
• 4. Khageri Dam
• 5. Lakes inside CNP
• 6. Rani Pokhari
• 7. Rhino Taal

Dhading

Ganga Jamuna Tal

Dhanusha

• 1. Aagni Kund
• 2. Angraj Sar
• 3. Beeshahara Sagar
• 4. Bihar Kunda
• 5. Bindhichowk Pokhari
• 6. Biral Sagar
• 7. Chapkai Pokhari
• 8. Devpura Lake
• 9. Dhanu Sagar
• 10. Ganga Sagar
• 11. Gautam Sarobar
• 12. Ithi Pokhari
• 13. Kapalmochani Sagar
• 14. Kuti Pokhari
• 15. Laski Pokhari (Shiva Sagar)
• 16. Maharaj Sagar
• 17. Manipal Taal
• 18. Murali Sagar
• 19. Parseni Sagar
• 20. Rukmini Sagar
• 21. Singrahi Lake
• 22. Subbaji Pokhari
• 23. Tarahi Pokhari (Laksman Sar)

Dolakha

• 1. Shiva Pokhari
• 2. Simpani Pokhari
• 3. Thuli Pokhari

Kathmandu

• 1. Gahana Pokhari
• 2. Ikha Pokhari
• 3. Kamal Pokhari
• 4. Naag Pokhari
• 5. Rani Pokhari

Lalitpur

• 1. Boje Pokhari
• 2. Boke Daha
• 3. Godavari Kunda
• 4. Lagankhel Pokhari
• 5. Naag Daha
• 6. Pimbahal Pokhari
• 7. Taudaha
• 8. Zoo Pokhari

Mahottari

• 1. Bramhasthan Pokhari
• 2. Dami Madai Pokhari
• 3. Gotman Sagar
• 4. Mahadev Pokhari
• 5. Naini Pokhari
• 6. Purni Pokhari
• 7. Rani Pokhari
• 8. Satuniya Pokhari
• 9. Sukhdev Pokhari
• 10. Telia Pokhari
• 11. Thari Pokhari
• 12. Tharuhai Pokhari

Makwanpur

• 1. Kulekhani Reservoir (Indra Sarobar)

Nuwakot

• 1. Sagar Kunda

Parsa

• 1. Gamharia Pokhari
• 2. Nawagachhi Dam
• 3. Rabidash Pokhari

Ramechaap

• 1. Pokhari Dada

Rasuwa

• 1. Gosai Kund (Ramsar Site)
• 2. Bhairab Kund

Rautahat

• 1. Bauddhi Pokhari
• 2. Chandi Pokhari
• 3. Dhamaura Pokhari
• 4. Gaur Pokhari
• 5. Mahadev Pokhari
• 6. Mahakar Pokhari
• 7. Mardhar Pokhari
• 8. Nagarpalika Pokhari
• 9. Nunthar Pokhari

Sarlahi

• 1. Betini Daha
• 2. Chandragunj Pokhari
• 3. Hatmare Pokhari
• 4. Kerwa Pokhari
• 5. Lekhandehi Taal
• 6. Math Pokhari
• 7. Nadhi Taal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienjjUXtESU&feature=youtu.be

"NADHI TAAL" A unique property of Chandranagar VDC has a splendid historical heritage which is known as "Nadhi Taal." It's about 12/13 km far away from Malangwa, the headquarter of Sarlahi district to the East-North direction. It is largest lake of Sarlahi District.

As an inhabitant of Chandranagar VDC, today I m very much glad to know that the "Nadhi Taal" is on developing way. The infrastructure of this lake has been privileged by Nepal Army supporting by CDO, concerned ministry, elite and intellectual persons of VDC are genuinely great personalities becoz they have done very great work.. So, I would like to express my warm welcome and thank to all who have involved and being involved directly or indirectly to help for developing the "Nadhi Taal." Obviously the contribution of Nepal Army is unremarkable and unforgettable. They have done very fantastic job. So, the best hats off to all the army staff of the Sarlahi regiment. Now, we the youth of Chandranagar VDC has to come up and spend all the effortness for the develipment of this lake. Its our responsibility to take in high altitude the name and fame of "Nadhi Taal" having strong unity and great co-operation.

• 8. Nagarpalika Pokhari
• 9. Nassi Pokhari
• 10. Panpiya Taal
• 11. Purano Pokhari (Musailiko Pokhari)

Sindhuli

• 1. Kund
• 2. Pancha Kanya

Sindhupalchowk

• 1. Raithaneshwori Pokhari

Arghakhanchi

• 1. Thada Daha
• 2. Sanglen Daha
• 3. Rata Pokhari

Baglung

• 1. Gaja Daha
• 2. Baraha Pokhari

Gorkha

• 1. Ghunchok Pokhari
• 2. Tal Pokhari
• 3. Thulo Pokhari
• 4. Mahendra Taal
• 5. Kalchuman Taal

Gulmi

bunapokhari

Kapilvastu

• 1. Gaidahawa Tal
• 2. Gajedi Tal

Kaski

• 1. Aalaiche Pokhari
• 2. Bage Pokhari
• 3. Barna Pokhari
• 4. Begnas Tal
• 5. Dipang Tal
• 6. Gunde Tal
• 7. Kamal Pokhari
• 8. Khaste Tal
• 9. Maidi Tal
• 10. Naya Pokhari
• 11. Neureni Tal
• 12. Phewa Tal
• 13. Rani Pokhari
• 14. Rupa Tal
• 15. Sani Pokhari
• 16. Siddi Pokhari
• 17. Thulo Pokhari

Lamjung

• 1. Damrang Pokhari
• 2. Deurali Sano Pokhari
• 3. Deurali Thulo Pokhari
• 4. Ilam Pokhari
• 5. Murunje Pokhari
• 6. Siddi Pokhari
• 7. Tinghare Thulo Pokhari
• 8. Ulgera Pokhari
• 9. Baraha Pokhari

Manang

• 1. Tilicho lake
• 2. Gangapurna lake

Dhumba lake

Myagdi

• 1. khair barahi tal

Nawalparasi

• 1. Amar Pokhari
• 2. Bauliya
• 3. Buddha Mangal Tal
• 4. Devdaha Pokhari
• 5. Dhanewa Pokhari
• 6. Gaida Tal
• 7. Hadahiya Tal
• 8. Java Pokhari
• 9. Kamal Pokhari
• 10. Loharauli Pokhari
• 11. Pani Pokhari
• 12. Pokhara (Jeetpur)
• 13. Pokhara (Kushma)
• 14. Pokhara (Patkauli)
• 15. Pokhari (Pali)
• 16. Pokhari (Devgaun)
• 17. Pokhari Tal (Mahuwari)
• 18. Purnahawa Pokhari
• 19. Sagada Pokhari
• 20. Sanischare
• 21. Sisani Pokhari
• 22. Swathi Pokhari
• 23. Thulo Pokhari
• 24.Nanda Vauju Tal

Palpa

• 1. Kamal Pokhari
• 2. Satyawati Tal

Parbat

• 1. Patle Kharka Pokhari
• 2. Sani Pokhari
• 3. Thulo Pokhari

Rupandehi

• 1. Badki Gaddha Pokhari
• 2. Bangai Pokhari
• 3. Bhanaiya
• 4. Bhelai Pokhari
• 5. Dube Pokhari
• 6. Gaidahawa Tal
• 7. Gajedi Tal
• 8. Ganwariya Tal
• 9. Gidhiya Pokhari
• 10. Jamuhani Pokhari
• 11. Jamuhani Pokhari
• 12. Karauta Pokhari
• 13. Kurmindihawa
• 14. Kuttwa Pokhari
• 15. Majhagawa Pokhari
• 16. Mohamadnagar Pokhari
• 17. Nala Pokhari
• 18. Paschim Pokhari
• 19. Pipari Pokhari
• 20. Purba Pokhari
• 21. Rayapur Tal
• 22. Rohinihawa Tal
• 23. Sagrahawa Tal
• 24. Shankarpur Pokhari
• 25. Sisausemara Tal
• 26. Tareni Pokhari
• 27. Tiger Top Tal
• 28. Tiwari Kataiya Pokhari
• 29. Thulo Pokhara
• 30. Yekladih Pokhari

Syangja

Panchase taal

Tanahu

• 1. Marshyangdi Reservoir

Dang

• 1. Jakhera Tal
• 2. Barhakune Daha
• 3. Charinge Daha

Dolpa

• 1. Shy-Phoksundo Lake (Ramsar Site) - deepest lake of Nepal
• 2. Matae Tal
• 3. Chhamkuni Tal

Humla

सेलिमा च्छो

Mugu

• 1. Rara Lake (Ramsar Site) (The largest lake of Nepal)
• 2. Dudh Tal

Rukum

• 1. Sarphu Tal
• 2. Kamal Pokhari

Salyan

• 1. Kubendae Daha
• 2. Kachuwa Daha

Surkhet

• 1. Bulbulae Tal

Bajhang

1. Surma Sarovar

Darchula

lipu lake.

Doti

1. Khaptad Lake 2. Alitaal 3. Chatiwan Lake

Kailali

• 1. Jokhar Tal(Dhangadhi)
• 2. Jakhorbaba Tal
• 3. Ghodaghodi Tal (Ramsar Site)

Kanchanpur

• 1. Jhilmila Tal
• 2. Bedkot Tal
• 3. Mudka Tal
• 4. Rani Tal
• 5. Sundeu Tal
• 6. Kamal pokhari -Daijee

See also

• List of rivers of Nepal
• History of limnology in Nepal