Nepal has many lakes beyond the famous ones. Timbung Pokhari (about 4,335 m), Bhairab Kunda (about 4,250 m), Ponker Lake (about 4,100 m) and Panch Pokhari (about 4,100 m) are sacred or quiet high lakes, while Kajin Sara and Kapuche are newer names that have appeared in the news.
Sacred high lakes
- Timbung Pokhari, about 4,335 m, Taplejung: see the Timbung Pokhari guides.
- Bhairab Kunda, about 4,250 m, Sindhupalchok: see the Bhairab Kunda guides.
- Ponker Lake, about 4,100 m, near Bimthang: see the Ponker Lake guides.
- Panch Pokhari, about 4,100 m, Sindhupalchok: see the Panch Pokhari guide.
New and record claims
Kajin Sara in Manang was reported by mountaineers as a possibly very high lake. Kapuche, near Sikles in the Annapurna region, is described as a low-altitude glacial lake. See what is known about both lakes.
The famous lakes, for comparison
Rara, Phoksundo, Tilicho and Gosainkunda are far better known. See Rara Lake, Shey Phoksundo Lake, Tilicho Lake and Gosainkunda.
What hidden really means
A hidden lake is usually one with a long approach, little lodging and few visitors. It does not mean unmapped. Local people know every lake on this page, and several are places of pilgrimage.
Before you go
Read how to visit remote lakes safely.
Plan it
Start with the Panch Pokhari guide, or pick a trek from the list above.
