Timbung Pokhari (Nepali: तिमबुन्ग पोखरी) is a natural fresh water lake located at an elevation of 4335 m in Sidingwa Rural Municipality in the Taplejung district of Nepal. The name Timbung means firing of gun in local Limbu language. The name was given to the pond because it often makes a gunfire sound.[1] The lake is about 466 m long and 154 m wide.[2]
| Timbung Pokhari | |
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| तिमबुन्ग पोखरी (Nepali) | |
  Timbung Pokhari Location of Timbung Pokhari in Nepal | |
| Location | Taplejung District, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°26′15″N 88°03′30″E / 27.43750°N 88.05833°E |
| Type | Natural freshwater lake |
| Max. length | 466 metres (1,529 ft) |
| Max. width | 154 metres (505 ft) |
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The lake is visited by Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims from Nepal and India, mainly in the month of Shrawan (July–August) and during festivals like Janai Purnima and Naga Panchami. Locals believe that wishes of pilgrims come true by visiting the lake.[3]
The lake can be reached by about two days on foot from Chyangthapu.[4]
The perfect time to visit the Timbung Pokhari is between March – October and in Mid-July – August. In this period of time, sight seekers get a chance to explore the natural biodiversity, scenic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Pokhari itself in a more close-up look.[5]
See also
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edit- ^ "The 'gunfire' pond: Why you should visit Timbung Pokhari in eastern Nepal - OnlineKhabar English News". Archived from the original on 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
- ^ "Timbung Pokhari Trek". KTM Guide. Archived from the original on 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
- ^ "Timbung Pokhari Booklet". Archived from the original on 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
- ^ "Timbung Pokhari, Taplejung". 2019-07-19. Archived from the original on 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
- ^ "Timbung Pokhari: The Gunfire Lake of Eastern Nepal". Retrieved 2023-03-19.
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