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Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake)

Pokhara, Nepal
Ranked #4 of 21 attractions in Pokhara
4.5 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Kayaking
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Been to Pokhara many times but didn't do boating here in the Lake before January 2012. I was on a business trip but thought why not to give a try! I did some boating with my wife without a boatman. It was nice, cool and had beautiful moments here! If you do some boating on this peaceful lake I am... More

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Seattle, Washington, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Beautiful lake. Best enjoyed from one of the boats, or a walk along the path... all the way to the Western edge. Just one look at the dock-side sludge however should convince you its no longer game for a swim - even with the lonely planet advice to paddle to the middle before swimming - are you kidding? More

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Calcutta, West Bengal, India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

must :::the scenic view and must walk on the road by the lake side its like mall road of hill stations...... Dislike ::: don't do marketing as rates are very high.. More

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Moscow, Russia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

My wife really enjoyed this and so did I since I wasn't rowing. Go near sunset. It's worth the 5USD. More

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Kathmandu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I recommend the visitors to visit a beautiful place Nuwakot and take a boat ride More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

barahi temple in the middle of the lake makes it look gorgeous. a must in pokhara More

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Rio de Janeiro
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Nice to walk along, sit along (some lakeside restaurants), take a boat ride or row your own boat. There is a small temple island in the middle of the lake, but the main attraction is the tranquil lake. More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

at a first glance I asked our guide which river is this, he said its a Lake, enormous water resource, beautiful sight and breathtaking views around the lake. nature has endowed the entire pokhra and lakeside with enormous beauty. More

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Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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love the beuty of natural. where mountains are mirrored at fewa lake. More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Tried fishing with a guide for 3 hours, but equipment provided was second rate at best, and fish were very small! The boat was too small and uncomfortable for three of us. However, it was a relaxing way to spend an afternoon. More

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