Phewa
Phewa Lake, Phewa Tal or Fewa Lake is a lake of Nepal located in the Pokhara Valley near Pokhara and Sarangkot. It is the second largest lake in Nepal and lying at an altitude of 784 m (2,572 ft) it covers an area of about 4.43 km2 (1.7 sq mi) with an average depth of about 8.6 m (28 ft) with maximum water depth is 22.8 m (75 ft) when measured with echo-sounder (depth measuring gauge; PLASTIMO ECHOTEST II) on 5 December 2009. Maximum water capacity of the lake is approximately 46 million cubic meters (37,000 acre feet). Annapurna looms in the distance from the lake and the lake is famous for the reflection of Mount Machapuchare on its surface. The holy Barahi mandir (temple) is situated on the island located in between in the lake.
Bharahi Temple
A boat gives you access to Varahi temple set on a small island near Lakeside. On Saturdays, colorful boatloads of Nepalis paddle here to perform puja and animal sacrifices. Secluded coves on the forested opposite shore make shady hideaways (they’re not secluded enough to skinny dip, though).
Taking sun bath or lazing in the sun is the best idea. I would recommend you bringing drinking water, sunscreen, a picnic lunch, and a good book. You would get the splendid mountain view, when the still water reflect the peaks, creating a double range. The lake is neither deep or particularly clean but the water’s warm and swimming is pleasant if you don’t think about the probable pollution.
