Begnas Lake Lake

Peaceful freshwater lake near Pokhara with boating

Near Pokhara, Begnas Lake offers quieter waters than Phewa: boating, shoreline guesthouses, local fishing and hill views draw Nepali visitors and trekkers seeking lakeside rest.

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Begnas Lake at a Glance#

Address: Begnas Lake (Begnas Tal), near Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal

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How to Get to Begnas Lake#

Begnas Lake lies about 15-20 km east of Pokhara. From Pokhara, take a local taxi or bus toward Begnas; travel time is roughly 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. Roads are narrow and winding; private transport is the most convenient.

Tips for Visiting Begnas Lake#

Hire a small boat from Pokhara-area operators to see the lake from the water and access lakeside villages.
Go early morning for mirrored reflections of the surrounding hills; afternoons are often breezier.
Combine the visit with the nearby Begnas-Rupa conservation area for quiet trails and birdwatching.

Best Time to Visit Begnas Lake#

Best during Nepal's autumn (Sep-Nov) and spring (Mar-May) for fair weather and clear visibility.

Autumn

Sep-Nov · 10-22°C

Clear skies and moderate temperatures; peak trekking and sightseeing season in Nepal.

Spring

Mar-May · 12-24°C

Flowering rhododendrons and pleasant weather for lakeside walks.

Weather & Climate near Begnas Lake#

Climate

Begnas Lake's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2876 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 102 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

NovemberMarchOctober

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

37°

Warmest Month

0°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Very Good	8° - 20°	14°	19 mm	partly cloudy	44%	1.0 m/s	0.9 moderate	10.4h
February	Very Good	9° - 23°	16°	15 mm	partly cloudy	41%	1.2 m/s	1.2 high	11.1h
March	Excellent	13° - 28°	20°	42 mm	partly cloudy	36%	1.5 m/s	1.7 very high	11.9h
April	Very Good	17° - 31°	24°	93 mm	partly cloudy	35%	1.7 m/s	2.1 extreme	12.7h
May	Good	19° - 32°	26°	266 mm	partly cloudy	48%	1.8 m/s	2.2 extreme	13.4h
June	Good	22° - 32°	27°	523 mm	overcast	67%	1.7 m/s	2.2 extreme	13.8h
July	Acceptable	23° - 31°	27°	733 mm	overcast	86%	1.2 m/s	2.1 extreme	13.6h
August	Acceptable	22° - 30°	26°	663 mm	overcast	88%	1.1 m/s	2.1 extreme	13.0h
September	Good	21° - 30°	25°	404 mm	overcast	87%	0.9 m/s	1.9 very high	12.2h
October	Excellent	18° - 28°	23°	101 mm	some cloud	75%	0.9 m/s	1.6 very high	11.4h
November	Ideal	12° - 25°	18°	7 mm	some cloud	60%	0.8 m/s	1.1 high	10.6h
December	Excellent	8° - 21°	15°	10 mm	some cloud	49%	0.9 m/s	0.9 moderate	10.2h