Daily Video Class: Lakes of Nepal and Their Districts (Nepal's Geography)

Daily Video Class: Lakes of Nepal and Their Districts (Nepal's Geography)

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Introduction

Nepal’s lakes are vital for ecology, tourism, and culture, making them a key topic in competitive exams. Below is a list of major lakes, their districts, and exam-relevant facts.

Major Lakes and Their Districts

• Rara Lake (Mugu, Karnali Province): Largest lake (10.4 sq km), 3,200m altitude, UNESCO Ramsar site.
• Phewa Lake (Kaski, Gandaki Province): Famous for Tal Barahi Temple, 5.7 sq km, major tourist spot.
• Tilicho Lake (Manang, Gandaki Province): Highest lake (4,919m), popular for trekking.
• Phoksundo Lake (Dolpa, Karnali Province): Deepest lake (136m), turquoise color, UNESCO Ramsar site.
• Indra Sarobar (Makwanpur, Bagmati Province): Largest artificial lake (7 sq km), built for Kulekhani Hydropower.
• Begnas Lake (Kaski, Gandaki Province): Second-largest in Pokhara (3.28 sq km), supports fishing and tourism.
• Gosaikunda Lake (Rasuwa, Bagmati Province): Sacred lake (4,380m), pilgrimage site during Janai Purnima.
• Other Lakes:
  • Palpa: Suke Tal, Satyawati Tal, Nandan Tal
  • Chitwan: Bis Hazari Tal, Kasara Tal, Nanda Bhauju Tal
  • Kaski: Rupa Tal, Baduwa Tal, Maidi Tal
  • Parbat: Kharibarah Tal
  • Baglung: Rudra Tal, Jalpa Tal
  • Dolpa: Jagadulla Tal
  • Surkhet: Bulbule Tal

Key Facts for Exams

• Total Lakes: Over 6,000, with 222 in Bagmati Province (Lalitpur: 97, Kathmandu: 58, Bhaktpur: 52).
• Geographical Distribution:
  • Mountain: Tilicho, Gosaikunda
  • Hill: Phewa, Begnas, Indra Sarobar
  • Terai: Bis Hazari, Ghodaghodi (Kailali)
• Largest: Rara Lake (Mugu).
• Deepest: Phoksundo Lake (Dolpa).
• Highest: Tilicho Lake (Manang).
• Largest Artificial: Indra Sarobar (Makwanpur).
• Ramsar Sites: 10, including Rara, Phoksundo, and Ghodaghodi.
• Cultural Significance: Gosaikunda (religious), Phewa (tourism).

Exam-Focused Notes

• Common Questions: Largest, deepest, highest lakes; province-wise lake locations; unique features (e.g., Phewa’s temple).
• Mnemonics:
  • Rara: “Rara is Rare and Large” (Mugu).
  • Phoksundo: “Phoksundo’s Depth is Phenomenal” (Dolpa).
  • Tilicho: “Tilicho Touches the Sky” (Manang).
• Key Provinces:
  • Gandaki: Kaski (Phewa, Begnas), Manang (Tilicho).
  • Karnali: Mugu (Rara), Dolpa (Phoksundo).
  • Bagmati: Makwanpur (Indra Sarobar), Rasuwa (Gosaikunda).
• Constitutional Context: Lakes managed under local/provincial environmental policies (Schedule 8, Constitution 2015).

Preparation Tips

• Memorize key lakes with districts and features.
• Group lakes by province for quick recall.
• Know 10 Ramsar sites, especially Rara and Phoksundo.
• Practice past Loksewa questions on lake geography.
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