Phewa Lake
| Phewa Lake फेवा ताल Baidam Tal |
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Reflection of the Annapurna Range on Phewa Lake
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 Phewa Lake
Location in Nepal
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| Location | Kaski |
| Coordinates | 28°12′51″N 83°56′50″E / 28.21417°N 83.94722°ECoordinates: 28°12′51″N 83°56′50″E / 28.21417°N 83.94722°E |
| 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
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