Phewa lake, one of the most attractive lakes in Pokhara. Phewa lake is also known as Baidam taal and it is the second-largest lake in Nepal.
Water Sports in the lake are the focal point to attract tourists. Well, lakeside is developed with hotels, restaurants, and bars, you can get the cheapest hotel rooms with breathtaking scenic views.
The lake has the Talbarahi temple at the center of it. Talbarahi is the two-story pagoda temple which is the Hindu temple of goddess Durga.
Where is Fewa Taal?
Phewa lake is in Gandaki Province and situated in the south of the Pokhara valley. Colorful dungas or boats are very fascinating alongside the taal.
Fewa lake is around 203 km away from Kathmandu and the cheapest way to travel there from Kathmandu is drive. You can take a bus from Kathmandu or you can drive on your own to Phewa from KTM.
The fastest way to travel there obviously is a flight. The flight also is very affordable in Nepal and its indeed the fastest way to Phewa Lake from Kathmandu
Phewa Lake’s Depth, Altitude and Can you Swim in the Lake
Phewa taal is situated at an altitude of 2434 feet which is around 742 meters. Similarly, Phewa lakes maximum depth is 24 meters or 79 feet.
Well, many people must be wondering whether you can swim in the Phewa lake or not. The answer is obviously not. However, you can rent a boat to enjoy boating or you can walk along the path.
What to do in Phewa lake
A romantic boat trip with your loved ones is a great thing to do there. You can have a stunning view along with the mountain range. For that, you can find rented boats on the lakeshore along with the staff member who will be rowing it for you.
Mountain Reflects in a Phewa lake.
It is also famously known for the reflection of different mountains such as Machhapuchre, Annapurna Himalaya, etc on its surface.
There are many places in Pokhara, but boating in a Phewa lake along with a view of a mountain reflection in its water and greenery views around it will give you an unimaginable experience.
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