Timbung Pokhari
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| 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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 Interactive map of Timbung Pokhari | |
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 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]
The lake is visited by anybody who believes in miracle known as bhakal. 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]
