Phewa Lake · 742 m
Phewa Lake
The glittering lake of Pokhara, with painted boats, forest on its far shore and Machhapuchhre in its reflection on a clear morning.
Phewa Lake · 742 m
Phewa Lake, Pokhara · APR 2025
“dawn, calm”
Pied Kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
Phewa Lake, Pokhara · 742 m · APR 2025
“hovering, morning”
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Around here
A few of the things you might meet here. Krishna will tell you which ones to look for, and when.
Birds
Little Cormorant
Microcarbo niger
Indian Pond-Heron
Ardeola grayii
Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibis
White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
Black Kite
Milvus migrans
Pied Kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Trips nearby
Annapurna Sanctuary Birding Trek
Twelve days from warm river valleys to the foot of Annapurna, listening for every voice in the forest.
12 days · 4,130 m · 112 birds
Mardi Himal Birdwatching Trek
Up a rhododendron ridge to the foot of Machhapuchhre, with time for every flock in the forest.
9 days · 4,500 m · 88 birds
Want to see it for yourself?
Tell Krishna when you are coming and what you hope to see. He will plan the days around Phewa Lake.