Ghodaghodi Lake- Nothing can be more beautiful
A
lot of people visit Nepal every year to witness the magnificent beauty of nature
in different forms. Nepal, as a country has become a popular destination for
people especially from the west. Because of the huge
currency difference among countries, people from the west started pouring in as they had monetary advantage over the
currency of Nepal. It attracted a lot of
tourist from all around the globe as well. As a
result, end number of shops have also been set up to accommodate and
manage the demands of all the tourists. Initially, people started pouring in because
of the geographical location of the Everest base camp.
One of the famous places here in
Far West Nepal is known as Ghodagadhi Lake.
It is a famous Lake in the entire
country. Although, there are few other Lakes as well
but the size and diversity in terms of
landscapes, makes Ghodagadhi Lake as the favorite one. Come, let us a take a
look at the reasons why this Lake is a popular destination.
1- First
of all, the literal English translation of the name of the Lake means a male
and a female horse. If the mythological story is
to be believed, then this Lake demands a mystical stature as well. The
reason being, it is believed that thousands of years ago, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati visited this Lake. As Lord Shiva is
highly revered in Hindu mythology, the Lake is considered holy as well.
2- Located
within the Kailali district, the geographical position of the Lake is
significant. The Lake is basically a rich
wetland area located in the middle of far west Nepal. Because of its
significance, the Lake has been termed as a protected area, and all the steps are taken by the concerned authorities to
conserve the pristine nature of the Lake.
3- In
addition to this, the Lake is magical in its formation as well. It is made up
of nine different Lakes and has an impressive
landscape as well. It is mainly composed
of several wetlands, swamps, reservoirs
and marshlands. Because of this, the Lake
looks like an enormous swamp and is breathtaking to watch.
4- Because
of such an exotic landscape, the Lake and
the area around the Lake houses a variety of flora and fauna. Different types
of animals have created their habitat around the landmass of the Lake and since
it is biggest Lake of all, Ghodagadhi Lake witnesses’ different varieties of
migratory birds as well. For any avid bird lover, this place is simply a
paradise.
5- Apart
from geographical features, the Lake is seamlessly interesting because of the
offering people make. There is a temple situated in the vicinity and every year
during the time of Shivratri, many people visit the temple and offer animals
made of clay to the deity inside the temple. The entire situation of the Lake
is much more than a geographical landscape. It’s important as a tourist destination is unparalleled.
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