This is a fantastic lake with entertainment in every corner. We enjoyed a relaxing boat ride where you can see views of the Himalayan mountains (if weather permits) and then world peace stooper. There is certainly a lot to do on and around the lake (shops, restaurants, park, boating, temples) and each sun down their is a wonderful event / dance by the local monks which bid good night to the day. Stunning.

This is the main lake in Pokhara and is 2.5 miles long and width 8.5 miles wide. average depth is 28 feet. I went for a boat ride on it. It is very scenic with colourful flowers, green hills and sparkling white of the Annapurna mountains

Lovely lake. We hired a boat man. He took us around and also dropped us off for the hike ot the Peace Pagoda. Picked us up after and then took us to the island temple (which was a crowded one). Loved all the views from the lake. Was beautiful.

WHEN you go to Pokhara don't miss a chance to hire a boatman and go out for a paddle on Lake Phewa. The views are quite simply spectacular and at times the surface of the lake was like a sheet of glass it was so still. But there is a darker side to this idyllic setting and when I chatted with my boatman I learnt a few harsh realities about commercial life on the lake. For instance, when you walk down to the boating hire point you will have to go to a ticket office and pay a charge to hire your boatman to paddle you round the lake for an hour. That charge for me was R900 or just over £5.50 but my lovely boatman, whose name I won't reveal to protect him from any backlash from the organisers, got just R160 from this despite him doing all the work. That's about 98 pence. When you realise that he could only do about six bookings per day you can do the maths yourself that he was effectively working for less than £6 per day while the organisers were raking in more than £27 from his efforts. I made sure I tipped him heavily at the end of two trips I made with him during which he showed me some of the lake's interesting places and talked about how the lake had changed during his many years working there. He gestured to a shoreline dotted with homes and hotels and said that when he first started the shoreline was empty. Now the very popularity and commercialism which dominates this attraction is threatening to destroy it. He took me along the far shore of the lake and showed me enchanting little coves with small shingle beaches. At least they used to be enchanting. Now there are drifts of party rubbish, discarded bottles and plastic waste which he said he cleared when he could. He paddled me round an island with a little temple on it and also pointed out the start of treks which lead to another temple. You must wear a lifejacket which was easy to put on and very necessary since I saw nothing like a rescue boat. Throughout all this mountain scenery added its own magic and I will never forget my time on the lake. I'd recommend a trip out on it for the scenery alone.

Boating in Phewa lake is a good experience, though it might get boring for some. The legs might get cramps for prolonged sitting. The view is good. One can see the monkeys in the left side forest and the city on the right. As one approaches the Tal Barahi mandir which is situated on an island in the middle of the lake, one can also see the arati performance from the city side.

We had many encounters with this scenic lake. We hiked around and above it. We strolled and dined at the lakeside. Hiked down from the Peace Pagoda to boat area and enjoyed the small boat ride across the lake and by the temple . The lake is beautiful and avails itself to many forms of exploration.

4 out 5 for a couple. Great trip for a day out for a family or couple. We walked around the edge of Fewa Lake in the morning. There is many boat company’s around the lake side. We paid 2000 rupees for a driver and boat return from Fewa lake to the Pagoda Peace temple.

The friendliest people I have come across are in Nepal and in Phewa Taal in Pokhara, they are even friendlier. Water quality of Fewa Lake is among the best I have come across in all my travels. You should spend at least half day riding the boat. Bring a good book, a cold cut sandwich. You can simply drink the water from the lake with no issues at all.

My wife and I took a boat ride on Phewa Lake to the Barahi Temple on an island on the lake. The temple was not that interesting but the one-hour trip was very pleasant and refreshing in the afternoon heat. The cost (which included the rower/guide) was just about $6 USD. Nice views and well worth it!

Stayed at the family owned hotel Panas. Steps from ogres lake and many restaurants and shops! The hotel has a small delicious restaurant and they can arrange everything you need for hiking (guide, porters, permits)