Bharat Lake
| Bharat Lake | |
|---|---|
| Bharat Taal | |
| भरत ताल (Nepali) | |
 Bagmati Machha Pokhari | |
  Bharat Lake | |
| Location | Madhesh Province |
| Coordinates | 27°06′29″N 85°28′19″E / 27.108°N 85.472°E |
| Type | Manmade lake |
| Etymology | Bharat Kumar Thapa |
| Primary inflows | Bagmati river |
| Managing agency | Bagmati Municipality |
| Built | 2021 |
| Surface area | 30 hectares (300,000 m2) |
| Max. depth | 35 ft (11 m) |
Bharat Lake or Bharat Taal (Nepali: भरत ताल) is the second-largest man-made lake in Nepal. It is located in Sarlahi District of Madhesh Province. It covers an area of more than 50 bighas or 35 hectares, and is 35 feet deep.[1] It has become a tourist attraction after motorboat and jet boat rides were introduced in 2021.[2][3]
The lake was named after Bharat Kumar Thapa, a mayor of Bagmati Municipality.[3]
References
- ^ "Bharat Lake - Tourism destination in Nepal - Bharat Taal". 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ "Artificial lake becomes attraction for motorboat ride". nepalnews.com. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ a b surendra (2021-06-25). "Baharat Lake Sarlahi". Land Nepal. Retrieved 2022-09-05.