Begnas Lake Pokhara

Begnas Lake is a freshwater lake situated in the south-east of the Pokhara Valley.
The lake is the third largest lake of Nepal and second largest of Pokhara. Begnas Lake resides at an altitude of 650 m. The surface area of the lake is 3.28 km2, with an average depth of about 6.6 m (22 ft) and maximum depth of 10 m (33 ft).


Water level fluctuates seasonally due to rain, and use for irrigation. The water level is regulated through a dam constructed in 1988 on the western outlet stream, Khudi Khola. The water from the lake is used for irrigation and some parts of the lake are used as caged fisheries. The Begnas lake area has a number of swampy areas around it, many of which have been and are still being converted to paddy fields gradually. It's very easy to visit from Pokhara, even in half a day. There are regular local busses from the bus station.