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Fewa Lake

Phewa Lake
फेवा ताल
Baidam Tal
Phewa lake, Pokhara.jpg
Reflection of the Annapurna Range on Phewa Lake
Phewa Lake is located in Nepal
Phewa Lake
Phewa Lake
Location in Nepal
Location Kaski
Coordinates 28°12′51″N 83°56′50″E / 28.21417°N 83.94722°E / 28.21417; 83.94722Coordinates: 28°12′51″N 83°56′50″E / 28.21417°N 83.94722°E / 28.21417; 83.94722
Lake type Freshwater
Primary inflows Harpan & Phirke Khola
Catchment area 122.53 km2 (47.31 sq mi)
Basin countries Nepal
Max. length 4 km (2.5 mi)
Max. width 2 km (1.2 mi)
Surface area 5.23 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Average depth 8.6 m (28 ft)
Max. depth 24 m (79 ft)
Water volume 0.046 km3 (0.011 cu mi)
Surface elevation 742 m (2,434 ft)
Frozen Does not freeze
Islands Tal Barahi (तालबाराही)
Settlements Pokhara, Sarangkot, Kaskikot, Dhikurpokhari

Phewa Lake, Phewa Tal or Fewa Lake is a freshwater lake in Nepal located in the south of the Pokhara Valley that includes Pokhara city; parts of Sarangkot and Kaskikot. The lake is stream-fed but a dam regulates the water reserve, therefore, the lake is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake. It is the second largest lake in Nepal, the largest in Gandaki Zone followed by Begnas Lake. Phewa lake is located at an altitude of 742 m (2,434 ft) and covers an area of about 5.23 km2 (2.0 sq mi). It has an average depth of about 8.6 m (28 ft) and a maximum depth of 24 m (79 ft). Maximum water capacity of the lake is approximately 43,000,000 cubic metres (35,000 acre·ft). The Annapurna range on the north is only about 28 km (linear distance) away from the lake. The lake is also famous for the reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on its surface. The Taal Barahi Temple is situated on an island in the lake.

Phewa lake and water sports is the main tourist attraction of Pokhara city and the north shore of the lake has developed into a tourist district, commonly called Lake-Side, with hotels, restaurants and bars catering to the tourists. The water from Phewa lake's outlet is used to generate electricity. The Phewa Power House is located about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) from the southern part of the Phewa lake. A part of the lake is also used as commercial caged fisheries.

Tal Barahi Temple lying in the center of Phewa lake, Pokhara

Boating in Phewa Lake, Scenario

Boats in Lake Phewa Pokhara, Nepal

Sunset view of Phewa Lake, Pokhara

Phewa Lake from Sarangkot

Tal Barahi Temple on Phewa Lake

Phewa Lake

Phewa Lake



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