Jhilmila Lake

Jhilmila Lake is a 4.3 ha (11 acres) large natural lake in Bhimdatta Municipality of Kanchanpur District in Nepal. It is located at an elevation of about 668 m (2,192 ft) and has a maximum depth of 9 m (30 ft). Its basin area of 40.2 ha (99 acres) consists of marshes and meadows. It is surrounded by deciduous forest dominated by Sal, pine and rhododendron trees.^[1]

LocationKanchanpur District

Coordinates29.0680169°N 80.1846398°E / 29.0680169; 80.1846398

Lake typeNatural lake

Primary inflows

Natural spring

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Jhilmila Lake
Jhilmila Tal
Jhilmila Lake Location within Nepal
Location	Kanchanpur District
Coordinates	29.0680169°N 80.1846398°E / 29.0680169; 80.1846398
Lake type	Natural lake
Primary inflows	Natural spring
Basin countries	Nepal
Surface area	4.3 ha (11 acres)
Max. depth	9 m (30 ft)
Surface elevation	668 metres (2,192 ft)[1]

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There is a temple also. It is also a home for many aquatic animals, especially different fish species.^{[citation needed]}