Phewa Lake-An unexplainable beauty

6, Jan 2025 | nepaltraveller.com

Pokhara is one of the most gorgeous city of Nepal. Decorated with beautiful sceneries and always buzzing with tourists, Pokhara has become a must visit place in Nepal. Among the many attractions of this marvelous city, the one which steals the spotlight is Phewa Lake.

Phewa Lake is a very famous lake located in Kaski District, Gandaki Province of Nepal. It was once called Baidam Lake. It is the second largest lake in Nepal and the largest in Gandaki Province after the Rara lake in comparison to Nepal's water bodies. It is the most popular and most visited lake in Nepal.

assorted-color boat on the body of water

Phewa lake is one of the most serene places in all over Nepal, if you’re a mountain lover who enjoys the beautiful sceneries of mountain then you’ll be delighted to know that the lake offers panoramic view of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Himal. So that’s one more reason to fall in love with the lake. Another thing about it is that you can enjoy the calm joy of boating in this lake too! The Tal Barahi Temple sits in the middle of the lake and if you wish to visit the temple, then you’ll be guided by the locals there. Otherwise you can just drift away and enjoy the calming sound of the water while you enjoy the beautiful view. After your calm adventure, if you seek warm hospitality then near the Fewa Lake, there are many hotels and restaurants welcoming all tourists. If you hadn’t already fallen in love with Pokhara then the vibrant setting of the city will make sure you do.

a row of boats floating on top of a lake

Phewa Lake to everyone who visits it instantly becomes a core memory where everyone would want to revisit the place at least once more in their life. To stand out in a city where so many breathtaking attractions exist, Phewa Lake deserves an award solely for that but besides being the most visited place, it is also the most calming-as locals and tourists gather near to clear their heads and get lost in the peaceful aura it emits.

a bird's eye view of a small village on the water

By the end of this article we hope that you’ve made up your mind to pack your bags and head towards Pokhara!  

Photo Credit-titas gurung,Saraang Xinjalee,Shyam Kathayat/Unsplash.

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