5. Lakes and Rivers

Nepal is famous for its lakes and rivers. There are number of lakes and glacial origin in Nepal. Mountain lakes like Rara lake, Phoksundo lake, Phewa lake etc., .Rara is the largest lake of Nepal located at Mugu district. Phewa at Pokhara is another equally famous lake. Phoksundo in Dolpa District second biggest lake but is less well known than Phewa Lake due to difficult location . Rupatal and Begnastal, Khaptad, Surma Sarobar and Tilicho are some of Nepals other well-known lakes.Gosainkunda and other lakes in the Langtang Himal region are of religious significance.

Like wise Nepal has got alot of rivers which has religious importances. Most of the names of rivers are kept in the name of Goddesses. Every river has got its own beauty and importance. Saptakoshi is the largest river and the longest one is Karnali, and other fast flowing big rivers originated from the gorge of himalayas are Sunkoshi, Trisuli, Marshyangdi, Seti, Kali Gandaki, etc. Sightseeing, kayaking, rafting, etc. can be done in these fast flowing natural rivers.