Begnas
Begnas Lake, also known as Begnas Tal, is a natural freshwater lake in the Pokhara Valley of Kaski District, Gandaki Province, Nepal. It lies several kilometers southeast of Pokhara and is part of the region’s network of lakes. The lake is one of the larger natural freshwater bodies in Nepal and sits in a landscape of hills, farmland, and small settlements.
Begnas occupies a shallow basin and is fed by mountain streams and seasonal rainfall. The water level
The lake supports freshwater fisheries and provides livelihoods for local communities involved in fishing and farming.
Like many Nepalese lakes, Begnas faces pressures from sedimentation, nutrient runoff, and development. Efforts by local