Begnas Lake is a freshwater lake in Kaski district of Nepal
which is located in the south-east of the Pokhara Valley. The
lake is the second largest after Phewa lake, it is among the
eight lakes in Pokhara Valley. Water level in the lake
fluctuates seasonally due to rain and utilization for
irrigation. The water level is regulated through a dam
constructed in 1988 on the western outlet stream, Khudi Khola.
Begnas Lake Economy
Begnas Lake area with a number of resorts is a popular
destination for tourists visiting Pokhara. The water from the
lake is used for irrigation and some parts of the lake are used
as caged fisheries. The Begnas lake area has a number of marshy
areas around it, many of which have been converted to paddy
fields day by day.
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