Ghodaghodi Tal , Nepalganj
About Ghodaghodi Tal
The Ghodaghodi Tal located in western Nepal is famous not only for its ecological diversity but also for its religious importance. It is believed that the Lord Shiva and Parvati has visited this lake is different forms. Once a hermit chanced upon them and turned them into deities, after which they circles the lake. Infact, the word Ghodaghodi literally means male and female horses. Interesting, right?
Ghodaghodi Lake is a freshwater oxbow lake which is located on the lower slopes of the Siwalik range. Being surrounded by tropical deciduous forest, this lake boasts of nine different lakes separated by marsh lands. These lakes are encircled by tree forest, shrub forest and agriculture forest giving the lake its natural beauty.
As stated earlier, Ghodaghodi Tal is made up of nine lakes which are the Ghodaghodi, Chaitya, Sunpokhari, Nakhrodi, Budhi, Baishwa, Purbi Pjhuaw, Ojhuwa and the Ramphal. The Lake houses a large percentage of the world’s most diverse species and plants. If you happen to be a bird lover, this place is important for you since it has many resident as well as migratory birds.
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Places to Visit near Ghodaghodi Tal
Bardia National Park, Bheri
*43.3 km from Ghodaghodi Tal - See map
Recognized in the 1980s, Bardia National Park is located in the Western Terai, an area of lowlands amid Himalayas and their foothills further...
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Khaptad National Park, Seti Zone
*49.4 km from Ghodaghodi Tal - See map
Khaptad National Park was established in year 1984. Encompassing it is Nepal's far western region. It covers 4 areas, namely districts of BajHang,...
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Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh
88.4 km from Ghodaghodi Tal - See map
Located close to the Indo-Nepal border, Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh is spread over 811 sq kms and is home to about several species of...
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Rara National Park, Karnali
*88.9 km from Ghodaghodi Tal - See map
Encompassing an area of just 106 km per square is the Rara National Park, which is Nepal's smallest, but most scenic. Situated in the Jumla...
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Rara Lake, Karnali
*89.7 km from Ghodaghodi Tal - See map
The Rara Lake is a heaven for bird watchers. This beautiful Lake is the biggest and deepest fresh water lake in Nepal. It is a peaceful place...
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