Salpa Pokhari
Lake in Nepal
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Salpa Pokhari (Nepali: साल्पा पोखरी) or Salpa Pond is a natural lake located in Dobhane village, Bhojpur District, Nepal. The lake lies at an altitude of 3443 metres and drains into the Sunkoshi River watershed.
LocationBhojpur District, Nepal
Coordinates27°26′47″N 86°56′01″E
DesignationLake
Surface elevation
3,443 metres (11,296 ft)| Salpa Pokhari | |
|---|---|
  Salpa Pokhari Location within Nepal | |
 Interactive map of Salpa Pokhari | |
| Location | Bhojpur District, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°26′47″N 86°56′01″E |
| Designation | Lake |
Surface elevation | 3,443 metres (11,296 ft) |
Four festivals are celebrated at the lake every year on the full-moon days of Baisakh Purnima, Rishi Purnima, Kartik Purnima and Mangsir Purnima.[1][2] The lake is visited by Kirat, Hindu, and Buddhist pilgrims.[3]
