FEWA LAKE

FEWA LAKE

          

        There are many lakes in Pokhara. So the city is also known as the lake city. Fewa Lake is the second largest lake of Nepal and the largest lake of Pokhara Valley. It covers an area of about 4.43 SQ km. the maximum water capacity of the lake is estimated to be 46 million cubic meters. 

               

        It lies in a small valley of Harpan River which feeds the lake. On the southern mouth of the lake, a dam is built which has nearly doubled the water level. The water of the lake is used for irrigation and electricity generation.

        The Lake is surrounded by Sarangkot and Kaskikot hills on the Narthem said. A hill along the southern side of this lake is called Raniban. This is very rich in flora and fauna. Wild animals like leopard, fox and barking deer are common in this forest. There are many birds too.

               The main attraction in the lake is the pagoda style temple which is the shrine of Barahi. It is also known as Island Temple. The nest main attraction is the mirror image of Mount Machhapuchhre and Annapurna range on the crystal clear water of the lake. The southeastern said of the lake offers the best view.

               Here, one can sail or row a hired boat across the water or visit the Island Temple in its middle. The eastern shore is popularly known as lakeside where most of the hotels, restaurants and handicraft shops are located.

         The lake is the home of 17 species of native fish and 4 exotic species. The forest and lake is the habitat of 6 species of amphibian, 14 species of reptiles, 34 species of mammals and 104 species  of birds. Out of 104 species of birds, 14 are migratory species. The lake is linked with pitched vehicle road and boating facility is available to get to the temple. Every year thousands of tourists from around the globe come to visit this place.