Syarpu lake

Syarpu lake (Nepali: स्यार्पु ताल)is located in Rukum district of western Nepal at an altitude of 1372 m.^[1] The surface area of the lake is about 2.6 km². The lake drains to the Bheri River. The lake is used for high-altitude fish farming.^[2][3]

Syarpu lake
स्यार्पु ताल (Nepali)
View of Syarpu lake
Syarpu lake
Location	Rukum, Nepal
Coordinates	28.6969°N 82.4758°E / 28.6969; 82.4758
Designation	Lake
Surface elevation	1,372 metres (4,501 ft)
Settlements	banphikot(rukum)

To promote tourism in the area, an observation tower was constructed by Nepal Army at a cost of NPR 500,000.^[4]

Due to human encroachment and several landslides the area of the land was found to be decreasing. Construction of a ring road around the lake have also degraded the lake.^[5]

See also

• List of lakes of Nepal