Ghodaghodi Tal
Ghodaghodi Tal is a Ramsar site in western Nepal. It was established in August 2003 it covers an area of 2,563 h (9,230 ks) in Kailali District at an elevation of 205 m (673 ft) on the lower slopes of the Siwalik Hills. It was declared as a bird sanctuary in March 2022.
| Ghodaghodi Tal | |
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Ghodaghodi Tal | |
| Location | Kailali, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 28°41′00″N 80°56′45″E |
| Type | fresh water lake |
| Basin countries | Nepal |
| Max. length | 1.83 km (1.14 mi) |
| Surface area | 2,563 ha (6,330 acres) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Ghodaghodi Lake Area |
| Designated | 13 August 2003 |
| Reference no. | 1314 |
This Ramsar site consists of a system of around 13 large and shallow oxbow lakes and ponds with associated marshes and meadows. It is surrounded by tropical deciduous forest and some streams along the periphery, which are separated by hillocks.
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