Phewa Lake

About
Phewa Lake, also called as the Phewa Tal, lies within the heart of the Pokhara valley near Pokhara and Sarangkot addressing it as one of the second largest lake of the country. This freshwater lake is river-fed but the barrier controls the flow of water making it partially natural. The main feature of this lake is that it reflects the astonishing Himalayas like a mirror in the freshwater body of the lake which is only 28 km far away from this lake. Mainly, the Annapura and Dhaulagiri mountain reflection can be seen on this mirroring surface of the lake. Similarly, there is a small island located on the center of the lake in which The Tal Barahi temple is built on.
Read More
Experience
(8)
Reviews
(8)
Locate Us
Nearby Attractions
More information about Phewa Lake
Talking about the history of the lake, according to the legends goddess dressed herself as a beggar and started roaming around the lap of Himalayas but the people of the valley deny and disrespect her during the teachings resulting in massive flood in the area which happened as a revenge. This divine punishment or the cursed punishment caused the formation of the Phewa lake.
There is no exact date about the lake formation but the examination of Lake Dregs declares its formation date around 13000 BC whereas the nearby Pokhara city was formed later in the Medieval Area. This region was particularly used as the old trading route between China and India, locals used to see travellers and foreigners since early times.
During the trip, one can enjoy various activities like paragliding, water sports, yoga, Reiki healing, and massages on the lakeside. Sarangkot view point is another sightseeing point where the entire view and the landscape of the Phewa lake can be viewed from this location.
climatic condition of Phewa lake
Phewa lake is mostly influenced by the monsoon cycle which presents distinct seasons offering the unique experience in this region. Autumn season is the peak time for tourists from September to November, during this time the weather becomes typically dry and clear with moderate temperatures which provides a favourable environment for enjoying the outdoor activities. Moreover, the Aannapurna mountain view reflection on the lake provides the best view with clarity at this peak season time.
In winter, from December to February, offers the most pleasant weather with cool air flowing smoothly from the slope of the Himalayas with a foggy morning view and during the afternoon the weather changes to sunny, attracting the clear view of the lake.
Spring is another favourable time to visit which spans from March to May offering comfortable warm weather with a beautiful blooming of flowers including the Rhododendron which is the country's national flower. At this very moment, occasional thunderstorms and rain are common during this season.
The monsoon season, from June to August, is the ideal time to visit this lake. Heavy rainfall leads the path with muddy roads welcoming different bugs and insects along with the leeches in the surrounding forest areas. The humidity rises and persistent clouds often hide the mountains though this heavy rain generates new life to the green landscape which prevents it from getting dry.
There are various festivals celebrated in this spot specially which adds the value showcasing different cultural importance and religious beliefs. Dashai, Tihar, Teej is celebrated mostly in this area connecting the culture and religion with nature in a diverse manner.
The fascinating streetlights view at the night symbolises the night sightseeing view on the lakeside. Many hotels, restaurants, cafes serve authentic Newari and Nepali local cuisine and one can enjoy the lakeside panorama view enjoying the night concerts playing karaoke in the garden of the lake.