Birendra Lake (Birendra Tal), is a freshwater lake located in Manaslu Glacier in Gorkha District in northern-central Nepal.[1] The lake is named behind the Late King Birendra Shah. . It is nearby Punhyen Glacier and Gompa in Samagaun.[2] The lake spread over the area of three square at the height of 4500m. Trekkers going from Sama Gaun to Manaslu Base Camp can visit this lake in Gandaki Province. [3]
Birendra Lake | |
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Birendra Taal (Nepali) | |
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Location | Birendra Taal, Samagaun, Nepal |
Coordinates | 28°35′45″N 84°37′42″E / 28.59583°N 84.62833°E |
Basin countries | Nepal |
Surface elevation | 3,691 metres (12,110 ft) |
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Birendra Lake gained attention as the popularity of the Manaslu Circuit Trek steadily increased.[4] The avalanche in Mount Manaslu leading to the burst of Birendra Lake on April 21, 2024, causing a huge flood near Samagaon village.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Birendra Lake At The Bottom Of The Manaslu Glacier Stock Photo, Royalty Free Image: 85630150". Alamy.com. 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2017-03-10.
- ^ "Manaslu Circuit Treks | Larkye La Pass Trekking | Trek to Manaslu Circuit". Visithimalayastrek.com. Retrieved 2017-03-10.
- ^ "Everything about the Manaslu base camp".
- ^ Trek, Around Manaslu. "Manaslu Circuit Trek – A Complete Guide". Around Manaslu Trek. Around Manaslu Trek.
- ^ Destination, Unlimited Treks. "Birendra Lake". Birendra Lake.